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YOKOSUKA, Japan (September 12, 2019) Vice Adm. Bill Merz delivers remarks to the audience during the change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet at the Fleet Theater on board Yokosuka Naval Base. Vice Adm. William R. Merz assumed command of the 7th Fleet from Vice Adm. Phil G. Sawyer during the ceremony.