Vice Adm. Karl Thomas relieves Vice Adm. Bill Merz of command during the 7th Fleet change of command ceremony at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, on July 8, 2021. US NAvy Photo
Vice Adm. Karl Thomas has taken command of the Navy’s Japan-based U.S. 7th Fleet.
In a change of command ceremony held on Thursday morning local time in Yokosuka, Japan, Vice Adm. Bill Merz turned over his command to Thomas.
“It’s great to return to Japan and lead our forward-leaning sailors and task forces to integrate...