U.S. Navy Lt. Hannah Cunningham, left, assigned to En-route Care System (ERCS) Team 52, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Daniel Rodriguez, right, assigned to ERCS Team 52, treat a patient aboard a small boat during a ship-to-shore medical evacuation exercise as part of ARCTIC EDGE 2026 (AE26) in Kodiak, Alaska, Feb. 26, 2026. AE26 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities, and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abigayle Lutz)

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MAKO Challenge 2026

Official photo of Mr. James D. Kern, acting assistant for Systems Integration and Compatibility for U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). Mr. Kern is a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Service (SES). (U.S. Navy Photo/Released)

Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, visited several sites at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport, including the LCS training facility, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, and Naval Hospital Jacksonville.Adm. Thomas is visiting key naval installations in the Southeast, including Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Naval Station Mayport, and Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The purpose of this trip is to assess fleet readiness, review modernization efforts, and engage directly with Sailors, civilian personnel, and their leadership.