MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 2, 2021) Capt. Thomas Myers gives remarks at a change of command ceremony where he was relieved by Capt. Peter Ehlers as commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40 during a ceremony onboard Naval Station Mayport. DESRON 40, part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, provides dedicated tactical support to naval operations in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility. The squadron fosters unity and cooperation with Caribbean and Central and South American partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor/Released)