190402-N-SF508-0201 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM

190402-N-SF508-0201 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 2, 2019) Capt. Andrew Carlson, commanding officer of the lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of guided-missile destroyers, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), speaks to local news media after arriving in Pearl Harbor. During the scheduled port visit, Zumwalt will conduct engagements with local officials and organizations. Zumwalt is under operational control of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Third Fleet leads all naval forces in the Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary for an effective global Navy. Third Fleet coordinates with U.S. 7th Fleet to plan and execute missions based on their complementary strengths to promote ongoing peace, security, and stability throughout the entire Pacific theater of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki)