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Navy Surface Force Atlantic Changes Command

Navy Surface Force Atlantic Changes Command
Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT), speaks during the SURFLANT change of command ceremony aboard the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Milham)

The Navy’s Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) held a change of command ceremony aboard the San Antonio-class transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19) on March 5. In the ceremony, Rear Adm. Brendan McLane relieved Rear Adm. Brad Cooper to become the 60th SURFLANT commander. Adm. Christopher Grady, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, provided remarks during the COVID-19 pandemic mitigated event. Cooper has served as the commander of the force since June 2020. Previously, he served as commander of…

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