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NAPLES, Italy (July 17, 2025) – Rear Adm. Brad Rosen relieved Rear Adm. Brad Collins as Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (CNREURAFCENT), today.
Collins assumed command of CNREURAFCENT in May 2022, leading the Navy’s largest region and overseeing nine installations in seven countries spanning three combatant commands. He will assume duties as Commander, Navy Region Hawaii at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
During his tenure, Collins led several key initiatives to bolster warfighter readiness and installation support to deployed U.S. Navy, joint force, and allied operations throughout the region. His efforts included expansion of regional shore infrastructure and quality-of-life programs; oversight of installation support to non-combatant evacuation operations from Sudan and the U.S. withdrawal from Niger; readiness of facilities housing Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense systems in Poland and Romania; and disaster relief support activities during wildfires in Greece and following earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.
“I strongly believe that our shore units are operational units. They are the foundation from which the Navy generates readiness and capability, and we’ve seen that time and time again when called upon in our area of responsibility,” said Collins. “It has been the professional honor of a lifetime to work alongside the dedicated military, civilian, and host nation professionals who serve this dynamic region. I am incredibly proud of their unwavering commitment to supporting our warfighters and strengthening the relationships we share with our allies and partners.”
Rosen, a native of Randolph, New Jersey, is a 1995 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and a 2005 graduate from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. He most recently served as Commander, Navy Region Southwest. Rosen has also served as Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 and Commanding Officer, Naval Station Norfolk.
“I am grateful to the EURAFCENT team for welcoming me to this critically important region,” Rosen said. “I look forward to maintaining the momentum gained under the command of Rear Adm. Collins and the opportunity to continue the standard of excellence this region has set in the Navy Installation Command enterprise.”
CNREURAFCENT provides mission-critical logistics and support to the warfighter, their families, and the fleet across seven countries, enabling U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to maintain security, stability, and freedom of navigation in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.
| Date Taken: | 07.16.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 07.17.2025 04:46 |
| Story ID: | 542877 |
| Location: | IT |
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