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NEWPORT, RI. (June 30, 2022) From left, Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, Capt. Charles Varsogea, commanding officer, Naval Chaplaincy School (NCS), and Chief of Chaplains of the Navy Rear Adm. Gregory Todd lower their heads for the benediction during the NCS assumption of command ceremony at Naval Station Newport, June 30, 2022. NCS trains Navy chaplains and religious program specialists to fulfill a critical role in helping the Department of the Navy achieve and maintain a ready force by preparing religious ministry team members to minister across the sea services to build personal, unit, and family readiness and strengthen spirit, moral character, and toughness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derien C. Luce)