Fred William Kacher

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07/12/2025

Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, hosted the Fleet Commanders’ Round Table (FCRT) with fleet leadership from eight allied and partner nations aboard the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a scheduled port visit to Sydney, May 30.
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07/12/2025

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Christopher Grady joined Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Allied veterans — including vets from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and France — and other leaders at the Normandy American Cemetery to commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day.
The historic landings changed the course of , and the lessons they taught us are still relevant today — reminding us that freedom must always be defended. As and Allied forces face evolving global challenges, we reaffirm our commitment to training, interoperability, and joint operations that ensure security and stability across the globe.

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Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, the commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, visited MCAS Iwakuni. During his visit Kacher met with senior leadership, participated in an all hands call with Sailors aboard the air station, and toured the air station.
(U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor and Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett and Pfc. Saul Hernandez)

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Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, and members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Staff met with key leaders and counterparts of the Indonesian Navy as part of a leadership engagement onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 23-24.

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This visit by the USS Blue Ridge to Sydney, the Flag Ship of the U.S. 7th Fleet, continues a long tradition of friendship between our countries and is emblematic of our strong alliance. The U.S. 7th Fleet was formed here in Australia in the midst of World War II, and ever since has maintained its firm focus on ensuring the shared peace and security of the Indo-Pacific. We have no better partner in that effort than Australia.” - Chargé d’Affaires Erika Olson.
Chargé d’Affaires Erika Olson met with U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Fred Kacher.
The U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy have a long relationship in the region and this port call by the 7th Fleet Command ship, the USS Blue Ridge, is an example of the strength and depth of our partnership in ensuring a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region.
USS Blue Ridge last visited Sydney in 2015.
USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) U.S. Navy U.S. 7th Fleet

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assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Quinton A. Lee)

07/12/2025

Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, came aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to visit and speak with officers in the ship's wardroom. America is assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11 and will serve as the flagship for Expeditionary Strike Group 7 while conducting routine operations in the Western Pacific