Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command

240215-N-SF508-1489 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 15, 2024) — Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, left, turns over command of Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet to Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, right, during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Feb. 15. 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)