NAPLES, Italy (Aug. 18, 2026) — Rear Adm. John Hewitt assumed command of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (CNREURAFCENT) during a change of command ceremony, Aug. 18.
The ceremony marked the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for the Navy’s largest overseas region command, which supports U.S. naval forces and joint operations across Europe, Africa, and the Central Command area of responsibility.
Navy Region EURAFCENT 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 be where they are needed, when they are needed to maintain security, stability, and freedom of navigation in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.