Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, left , commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class John Henry Soliman, center, and Cmdr. Ameian Jeremiah, right, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), pose with the crew of James E. Williams after the presentation of the Navy Unit Commendation to the crew. James E. Williams received the award for its 2020 deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Logistics Specialist Seaman Savannah Sellner)

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Aug. 2, 2021) – Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, speaks to the crew of the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56). McLane presented the crew with the Navy Unit Commendation for their leadership and hard work in support of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group during their 2020 deployment, which lasted 206 days with no port visits. (U.S. Navy photo by Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Danielle Bordine/Released)

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The Surface Maintenance Operations Center (S-MOC) opens in the SURFLANT's headquarters on board Naval Station Norfolk.Its intent will be to hasten communications, prompt key collaborations and eliminate barriers to enable rapid maintenance and material resolution.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 23, 2021) Adm. Christopher W. Grady, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and the Navy’s “Old Salt,” delivers remarks at the annual Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) two-day leadership training symposium at Drexler Manor Conference Center on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, July 23. The event emphasized SURFLANT’s top priority, which is to provide combat-ready ships and battle-minded crews that are prepared to fight and win operations in a strategic competition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob Milham/Released)