FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 15, 2024) Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, oncoming commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, delivers remarks during the U.S. 7th Fleet change of command ceremony at the Fleet Theater at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Feb. 15, 2024. U.S. 7th 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 2nd Class Caitlin Flynn)