C3F Holds Change of Command

Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet (C3F) Vice Adm. Michael Boyle and Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Stephen Koehler pose for a photo during a change of command ceremony held at the C3F headquarters, June 7, 2024. Boyle was relieved by Vice Adm. John Wade as commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet, a combat-ready force of more than 68,000 people, 100 ships and 400 aircraft stationed throughout California, Hawaii and Washington. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet not only leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific, but also provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations—from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maria G. Llanos)