YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 15, 2024) Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, left, turns over command of U.S. 7th Fleet to Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, right, during the U.S. 7th Fleet change of command ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Feb. 15, 2024. Seventh 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 Charles Oki)