SASEBO, Japan (March 12, 2021) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, left, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, presents Capt. Richard LeBron with the Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Capt. Greg Baker relieved LeBron as the PHIBRON 11 commodore. The ships of PHIBRON 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace
SASEBO, Japan (March 12, 2021) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, left, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, presents Capt. Richard LeBron with the Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Capt. Greg Baker relieved LeBron as the PHIBRON 11 commodore. The ships of PHIBRON 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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