The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes the Cliffs of Dover in the English Channel, Aug. 17, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class aircraft carrier and deployed flagship of Carrier Strike Group Twelve, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gladjimi Balisage)

Capt. Jeremy Carlson relieved Capt. Mike Dwan as commander of Task Force (CTF 64), and Tomahawk Strike and Fires (N32) Director in a ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, Aug. 14, 2025. Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allies, international partners, and other U.S. government departments and agencies to advance U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa.

Capt. Jeremy Carlson relieved Capt. Mike Dwan as commander of Task Force (CTF 64), and Tomahawk Strike and Fires (N32) Director in a ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, Aug. 14, 2025. Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allies, international partners, and other U.S. government departments and agencies to advance U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Cameron C. Edy)

Capt. Jeremy Carlson relieved Capt. Mike Dwan as commander of Task Force (CTF 64), and Tomahawk Strike and Fires (N32) Director in a ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, Aug. 14, 2025. Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allies, international partners, and other U.S. government departments and agencies to advance U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Cameron C. Edy)

Capt. Jeremy Carlson relieved Capt. Mike Dwan as commander of Task Force (CTF 64), and Tomahawk Strike and Fires (N32) Director in a ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, Aug. 14, 2025. Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allies, international partners, and other U.S. government departments and agencies to advance U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Cameron C. Edy)

Capt. Jeremy Carlson relieved Capt. Mike Dwan as commander of Task Force (CTF 64), and Tomahawk Strike and Fires (N32) Director in a ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, Aug. 14, 2025. Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allies, international partners, and other U.S. government departments and agencies to advance U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Cameron C. Edy)