Vice Adm. John Wade, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, right, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Kennedy, commander, Carrier Strike Group 15, center, and Rear Adm. Justin A. Kubu, prospective commander, Carrier Strike Group 15, render honors during a CSG-15 change-of-command ceremony held at the Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet headquarters on Aug. 28. Photo by Petty Officer First Class Brandon Roberson.

Carrier Strike Group 15 (CSG-15) held a change-of-command ceremony at U.S. 3rd Fleet headquarters at Naval Base Point Loma on Aug. 28.

Rear Adm. Justin A. Kubu, a native of Anderson, South Carolina, relieved Rear Adm. Kevin M. Kennedy, a native of Gloucester, New Jersey, to become the 79th commander since the group’s establishment in 1930.

“When I assumed command of CSG-15 in April 2024, we faced an evolving strategic landscape that demanded innovation, excellence and unwavering commitment to warfighting readiness,” said Kennedy. “What this incredible team delivered exceeded every expectation and has set the gold standard for naval training across the Pacific Fleet.”

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