NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Dec. 21, 2023) Vice Adm. Blake L. Converse, left, deputy commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, returns the salute from Vice Adm. Brendan R. McLane, commander of Naval Surface Forces, as he relieves Rear Adm. Yvette Davids, center, during a change of command ceremony, Dec. 21, 2023. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet's mission is to man, train, and equip the surface force to provide fleet commanders with credible naval power to control the sea and project power ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)