Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68 held a change of command at Naval Station Rota, Sep. 25, 2024, in which Capt. Jeremy Wheat relieved Capt. Geoffrey Townsend as the commodore of CTF 68-Navy Expeditionary Forces Command Europe-Africa. CTF 68 is a part of the U.S. 6th Fleet and commands all Naval Expeditionary Combat Forces, in U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command areas of responsibility. Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces bridge the gap from sea to shore and provides expeditionary capabilities in remote, complex and austere environments.

Rear Adm. Bradley J. Andros, commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, delivers remarks as keynote speak note during a Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68 change of command onboard Naval Station Rota, Sep. 25, 2024, in which Capt. Jeremy Wheat relieved Capt. Geoffrey Townsend as the commodore of CTF 68-Navy Expeditionary Forces Command Europe-Africa.

Rear Adm. Bradley J. Andros, commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, delivers remarks as keynote speak note during a Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68 change of command onboard Naval Station Rota, Sep. 25, 2024, in which Capt. Jeremy Wheat relieved Capt. Geoffrey Townsend as the commodore of CTF 68-Navy Expeditionary Forces Command Europe-Africa.

Outgoing Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68 commodore Capt. Geoffrey Townsend shakes hands with Rear Adm. Bradley J. Andros, commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, after a CTF 68 change of command onboard Naval Station Rota, Sep. 25, 2024.

Vice Admiral Anderson relieves Vice Admiral Ishee and the Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet change of command aboard USS Mount Whitney. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa. (photo by MC1 Hussey)

Vice Admiral Anderson relieves Vice Admiral Ishee and the Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet change of command aboard USS Mount Whitney. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa. (photo by MC1 Hussey)