From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs
YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- U.S. 7th Fleet held a change of
command ceremony at the Fleet Activities Yokosuka Fleet Theater, Sept. 7.
Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin assumed command of the world's
largest forward-deployed naval force from Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas.
As he thanked the many entities that contributed to his
tour, Thomas asked "that this momentum we've built... we just keep that
going with Adm. Aucoin."
Aucoin, a graduate of North Carolina State University,
became the 50th commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, following a tour as Deputy Chief
of Naval Operations for Warfare Systems.
"I can't describe how honored I am to be back in 7th Fleet,
this is a storied command," said Aucoin. "7th Fleet is the jewel of
our Navy."
Thomas has been relieved of his duties as 7th Fleet
commander for his new assignment as director of Navy Staff for the Chief of
Naval Operations.
Adm. Scott H. Swift, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, was the
distinguished guest and delivered remarks describing the wide range of
capabilities present in the U.S. 7th Fleet.
"Seventh Fleet demonstrates the value of these
capabilities every day, forward deployed to Japan, operating where it matters,
when it matters, with what matters in the Indian Ocean and Pacific
Oceans," said Swift.
"Seventh Fleet has been and continues to be the leading
edge of the Pacific Fleet in Asia."
The U.S. 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations
in support of U.S. national interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific area of
operations. As the U.S. Navy's largest numbered fleet, 7th Fleet interacts with
35 other maritime nations to build maritime partnerships that foster maritime
security, promote stability and prevent conflict.
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