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Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/ U.S. 4th Fleet, speaks to the crew of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) over the ship’s 1MC following Nimitz’ arrival at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, June 16, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 2nd Fleet Area of Operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Molly Guy)