U.S. Naval Forces Europe & Africa – U.S. Sixth Fleet
NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY DEVESELU, Romania –
Cmdr. Carleigh Gregory relieved Cmdr. Robert Foster as U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania (USAAMDSRO) commanding officer during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu, Romania, Dec. 9, 2025.
Foster assumed command in December 2024, and during his tenure, he maintained 100 percent mission readiness during the Israel-Iran 12-Day War. Additionally, he conducted continuous ballistic missile defense coverage for Europe and NATO across two named operations. Furthermore, he supported the subcommittee on the implementation of U.S.-Romania Bilateral Agreements and the annual High-Level Defense Group.
