SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Sailors handle a line on the fantail of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Sept. 17, 2025. Abraham Lincoln is currently moored at Naval Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gage Thomas) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Sailors secure a line aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Sept. 16, 2025. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aljay Monzales) Share

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YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (center), U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin (center right), and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Vice Adm. OMACHI Katsushi (right) render honors at the conclusion of the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13, 2025. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, provides remarks during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13, 2025. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, provides remarks during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13, 2025. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — From left to right, Oncoming Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, Off-going Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, and Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, stand at attention during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, right, turns over command of Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet to Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, left, during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13, 2025. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, gives remarks during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13, 2025. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, 55th commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, left, salutes Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, as he assumes command of Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet from Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, right, during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13. Vice Adm. Hannifin assumed command as the 55th commander of U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13. Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin assumed command as the 55th commander of U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki) Share