Commander, Task Force (CTF) 64 welcomed a new commodore during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, March 30.

Capt. Jeffery S. Wolstenholm was relieved by Capt. Shanti R. Sethi and then retired from the U.S. Navy while Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Vice Adm. Christopher Grady, presided over the ceremony.

Quotes:

"Commodore Jeff Wolstenholme is a true warfighter who understands the importance of maximizing every capability in the Navy's arsenal to always keep our cutlasses sharp. He has always been out front, always the first, and always one of the best warriors the greatest Navy in the world has ever seen."

"[Captain Sethi's] expertise and insight, as only the second commodore of CTF 64, are invaluable to the vital mission CTF 64 has in this area of operation. I am confident she will build upon CTF 64's successes and will continue to defend our Navy, our nation, and our allies, and be at the forefront of European ballistic missile defense."
-Vice Adm. Christopher Grady
Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet

"[Captain Sethi] will assume her first major command, another huge milestone of a blossoming naval career."
-Capt. Jeffery S. Wolstenholm
Captain, USN, Retired

"I am following in to very large footsteps. What Captain Wolstenholm and the staff have accomplished in such a short period of time is incredible. I am honored and humbled to take up the task."
-Capt. Shanti R. Sethi
Commander, Task Force 64

Quick Facts:

CTF 64's mission is to execute operational and tactical integrated air and missile defense, including mission planning, execution, and operational and tactical control of assigned units for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, and Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet.

CTF 64 provides direct support for Aegis ballistic missile defense planning to Commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Commander, Allied Air Command.

CTF 64 conducts submarine operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

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