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- I'd like to start by adding my congratulations

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to Rear Admiral Matt Carter for the tremendous job ...

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^- Rear Admiral Gregory Fenton took command of

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^U.S. Naval Forces Japan, and Navy Region Japan in a

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change of command ceremony held at

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Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

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^- It's a great honor for me to be entrusted

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^by the Navy to help further the great relationships

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^between the Kaijō Jieitai and the United States Navy.

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And Admiral Carter and the team have taken

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that relationship to new heights.

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- Fenton assumed command from

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Rear Admiral Matthew Carter,

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who has led Naval Forces in Japan since March of 2015.

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^- Admiral, there's no one more qualified than you

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^to take over as Commander of Naval Forces Japan.

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^CNFJ is lucky to have such an outstanding Officer

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and long-time friend of Japan, assume the helm.

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Rear Admiral Fenton, I am ready to be relieved.

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- Commander, Naval Forces Japan, Navy Region Japan

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departing.

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