Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, visited several sites at Naval Station Mayport, including LCS Squadron 2, USS Marinette (LCS 25), Southeast Regional Maintenance Center, Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), and several helicopter maritime strike squadrons.
Adm. Thomas is visiting key naval installations in the Southeast, including Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Naval Station Mayport, and Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The purpose of this trip is to assess fleet readiness, review modernization efforts, and engage directly with Sailors, civilian personnel, and their leadership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass communication Specialist Evan Thompson)
| Date Taken: | 02.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.23.2026 13:34 |
| Photo ID: | 9532382 |
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