Adm. James Stavridis (right), commander U.S. Southern Command, receives a saluted from Rear Adm. Joseph D. Kernan, center, after assuming command of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command, U.S. 4th Fleet, during a dual change of command and fleet reestablishment ceremony held on board Naval Station Mayport. Kernan relieved Rear Adm. James W. Stevenson Jr., pictured left, who retired after 32 years of naval service. Fourth Fleet is the reassigned numbered fleet assigned to NAVSO, exercising operational control of assigned forces. Fourth Fleet conducts the full spectrum of Maritime Security Operations in support of U.S. objectives and security cooperation activities that promote coalition building and deter aggression in the maritime environment.
Date Taken: | 07.12.2008 |
Date Posted: | 07.13.2008 22:31 |
Photo ID: | 102696 |
VIRIN: | 080712-N-3285B-049 |
Resolution: | 2100x1500 |
Size: | 1.65 MB |
Location: | NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, FLORIDA, US |
Web Views: | 67 |
Downloads: | 8 |
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