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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)