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Commander, Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific (CNSGMP) Change of Command ceremony where Captain Adam Cheatham relieved Captain Joe Ring as Commander, October 24, 2024. The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Drill Detail demonstrates a traditional rifle performance during the ceremony. Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific/Commander Task Group 30.5 (CNSGMP/CTG) is a dual-hatted Echelon IV command responsible to Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) for the manning, training, and equipping of all surface combatant ships home ported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), as well as to Commander, U.S. Third Fleet (C3F) for training, exercises, and operations as assigned with the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of responsibilities. CNSGMP/CTG is located in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Paula Hackbart). Share

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Commander, Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific (CNSGMP) Change of Command ceremony where Captain Adam Cheatham relieved Captain Joe Ring as Commander, October 24, 2024. Capt. Ring (left), Rear Admiral Theodore "Ted" LeClair (middle), and Capt. Cheatham (right) pose for a photo together at the end of the Change of Command Ceremony. Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific/Commander Task Group 30.5 (CNSGMP/CTG) is a dual-hatted Echelon IV command responsible to Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) for the manning, training, and equipping of all surface combatant ships home ported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), as well as to Commander, U.S. Third Fleet (C3F) for training, exercises, and operations as assigned with the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of responsibilities. CNSGMP/CTG is located in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Paula Hackbart). Share

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Commander, Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific (CNSGMP) Change of Command ceremony where Captain Adam Cheatham relieved Captain Joe Ring as Commander, October 24, 2024. Capt. Cheatham talks in front of the crowd after relieving Capt. Ring of Commander duties. Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific/Commander Task Group 30.5 (CNSGMP/CTG) is a dual-hatted Echelon IV command responsible to Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) for the manning, training, and equipping of all surface combatant ships home ported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), as well as to Commander, U.S. Third Fleet (C3F) for training, exercises, and operations as assigned with the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of responsibilities. CNSGMP/CTG is located in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Paula Hackbart). Share

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Commander, Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific (CNSGMP) Change of Command ceremony where Captain Adam Cheatham relieved Captain Joe Ring as Commander, October 24, 2024. Captain Joe Ring holds a CNSGMP Street Fighter Heavyweight Championship belt given by Command Master Chief Jaye Bell. Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific/Commander Task Group 30.5 (CNSGMP/CTG) is a dual-hatted Echelon IV command responsible to Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) for the manning, training, and equipping of all surface combatant ships home ported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), as well as to Commander, U.S. Third Fleet (C3F) for training, exercises, and operations as assigned with the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of responsibilities. CNSGMP/CTG is located in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Paula Hackbart). Share

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Commander, Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific (CNSGMP) Change of Command ceremony where Captain Adam Cheatham relieved Captain Joe Ring as Commander, October 24, 2024. Capt. Ring reenlists Operations Specialist Petty Officer First Class Devon Dusseau during the Change of Command Ceremony and gives him a heartful hug. Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific/Commander Task Group 30.5 (CNSGMP/CTG) is a dual-hatted Echelon IV command responsible to Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) for the manning, training, and equipping of all surface combatant ships home ported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), as well as to Commander, U.S. Third Fleet (C3F) for training, exercises, and operations as assigned with the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of responsibilities. CNSGMP/CTG is located in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Paula Hackbart). Share

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Commander, Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific (CNSGMP) Change of Command ceremony where Captain Adam Cheatham relieved Captain Joe Ring as Commander, October 24, 2024. The color detail parade colors in the beginning of the ceremony. Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific/Commander Task Group 30.5 (CNSGMP/CTG) is a dual-hatted Echelon IV command responsible to Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) for the manning, training, and equipping of all surface combatant ships home ported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), as well as to Commander, U.S. Third Fleet (C3F) for training, exercises, and operations as assigned with the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of responsibilities. CNSGMP/CTG is located in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Paula Hackbart). Share

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Commander, Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific (CNSGMP) Change of Command ceremony where Captain Adam Cheatham relieved Captain Joe Ring as Commander, October 24, 2024. Capt. Ring exits the stage and departs as former Commander of CNSGMP. Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific/Commander Task Group 30.5 (CNSGMP/CTG) is a dual-hatted Echelon IV command responsible to Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) for the manning, training, and equipping of all surface combatant ships home ported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), as well as to Commander, U.S. Third Fleet (C3F) for training, exercises, and operations as assigned with the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of responsibilities. CNSGMP/CTG is located in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Paula Hackbart). Share

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SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, answers questions during a Keen Sword 25 press conference aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Oct. 22, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chase Stephens) Share

SASEBO, Japan

241022-N-FI026-1638 SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Gen. Yoshida Yoshihide, chief of staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, conduct a press conference for Keen Sword 25 aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), Oct. 22, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commutation Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Bakerian) Share

SASEBO, Japan

241022-N-FI026-1754 SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, listens to a question aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a Keen Sword 25 press conference, Oct. 22, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commutation Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Bakerian) Share

SASEBO, Japan

241022-N-FI026-1614 SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida, chief of staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces conduct a one-on-one discussion aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) prior to a press conference for Keen Sword 25, Oct. 22, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commutation Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Bakerian) Share

SASEBO, Japan

241022-N-FI026-1752 SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Gen. Yoshida Yoshihide, chief of staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, conduct a press conference for Keen Sword 25 aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), Oct. 22, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commutation Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Bakerian) Share