U.S. 4th Fleet Partner Nation Roundtable Focuses on the Future
210902-N-DB801-0001 MAYPORT, Fla. - (Sept. 2, 2021) -- Rear Adm. Don Gabrielson, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/ U.S. 4th Fleet, hosts leadership from 10 South American partner nations for a virtual roundtable discussion, Sept. 2, 2021. Gabrielson also introduced his replacement, Rear Adm. James Aiken, who will take command on Sept. 3, to the partner nation’s leadership. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet supports U.S. Southern Command’s joint and combined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor/Released)