Pacific Fleet Commander Reflects on Operation Tomodachi (U.S. DoD)

By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2012 ? As he prepares to turn over the reins of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Navy Adm. Patrick M. Walsh looks back with pride in his command’s adaptability in responding to last year’s earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan.
Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, former deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command, will take over as leader of the world’s largest fleet tomorrow. Walsh spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing

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