Capt. Frandrup takes helm at CTF 75

Capt. Erich C. Frandrup relieved Capt. Shaun T. Lieb as the commodore of CTF 75-Navy Expeditionary Forces Command Pacific during a ceremony on July 12.

Rear Adm. Bradley J. Andros, the commander of Naval Expeditionary Combat Command, presided over the ceremony, praised Lieb saying, "We needed to make
an impact out here. You've knocked it out of the park." Andros pointed to the command's accomplishments achieved during Lieb's tenure, particularly the team's response to Typhoon Mawar in 2023, and advancements in the Philippines and Australia.

Rear Adm. Bradley J. Andros, the commander of Naval Expeditionary Combat Command, presided over a July 12 change of command ceremony where Capt. Erich C. Frandrup relieved Capt. Shaun T. Lieb as the commodore of CTF 75-Navy Expeditionary Forces Command Pacific. Photo courtesy Command, Task Force 75, U.S. Navy.

Lieb assumed command of CTF 75 in June 2022. He was awarded the Legion of Merit for his accomplishments during his tenure at CTF 75. Leib's next assignment will be at the National War College in Washington D.C.

Frandrup shared his excitement on joining the command, which includes seven task groups with more than 1,300 personnel forward-postured throughout the Indo-Pacific region. CTF 75 is a part of the U.S. 7th Fleet. mbj

Pacific leaders push for global leadership, climate justice at UNOC3 in France

Leaders from the Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau joined fellow heads of state in Nice, France, for the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference from June 9–13 where they voiced a unified Pacific call for stronger ocean protection, climate finance and international cooperation.