HAMPTON ROADS — Family, friends and sailors gathered to welcome Adm. Karl Thomas as he began his tenure as Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command at a ceremony on board the USS Harry S. Truman Dec. 1.

During the ceremony, Thomas officially received command from Vice Adm. John E. Gumbleton, the acting commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command. In attendance were Congressman Rob Wittman and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, high-ranking military officials from various NATO countries and local government officials.

Adm. Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, presided over the ceremony.

“Adm. Thomas brings exceptional leadership experience and strategic vision to U.S. Fleet Forces Command at a critical time for our Navy,” said Caudle. “His distinguished career spanning information warfare, intellig

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