Dale Creel

The Commander Atlantic Fleet (COMLANTFLT) has historically served as the senior command responsible for overseeing all United States naval operations in the Atlantic Ocean. Established in 1906, the Atlantic Fleet played a crucial role in both World Wars, coordinating convoy protection against German U-boats and projecting American naval power across the Atlantic theater. During the Cold War, the Commander Atlantic Fleet was central to countering Soviet naval forces, safeguarding transatlantic supply lines, and participating in major NATO exercises. In 2002, the Atlantic Fleet was re-designated as the U.S. Fleet Forces Command, continuing its vital mission of ensuring maritime security and operational readiness in the Atlantic region.