(l-r) Naval Inspector General Vice Adm. Michael Baze, US 7th Fleet commander Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin The new Naval Inspector General and U.S. 7th Fleet commander took command this week following ...
YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — A familiar face has taken command of America’s largest overseas Navy base, while his predecessor prepares for a new role with the U.S. 7th Fleet. Capt. Jonathan Hopkins ...
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US 7th Fleet ushers in new commander
The world's largest forward-deployed naval force welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony in Yokosuka, Japan, on Thursday, according to a release. Vice Adm. Patrick J. Hannifin ...
A high-ranking officer who has served more than three decades and has deployed to all Navy theaters of operation worldwide recently took the helm of one of the service’s most active combat regions.
Five admirals have been nominated for a third star, including new fleet commanders for naval forces in the Western Pacific and the Middle East, the Pentagon announced last week. Current U.S. 7th Fleet ...
Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, left, assumes command of the U.S. 7th Fleet at a ceremony in Yokosuka, Japan, on Nov. 13, replacing Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, right. (MCS Charles Oki/U.S. Navy) The world’s ...
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