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Change of Command for Naval Oceanography Special Warfare Center
November 18, 2021 — San Diego, CA -- CDR Jeff Palmer was relieved by CDR Mark Hebert as Commanding Officer, Naval Oceanography Special Warfare Center (NOSWC), in a ceremony at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Nov. 18, 2021. The Change of Command ceremony is not prescribed specifically by U.S. Navy Regulations, but rather is a time-honored naval tradition. Family members of both men joined military and civilian guests to welcome aboard CDR Hebert and to wish CDR Palmer fair winds and following seas as he departs after serving as NOSWC Commander for more than two and a half years. ... MORE

Naval Oceanography, National Weather Service Streamline Aviation and Maritime Forecasting
November 9, 2021 — The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) and Fleet Weather Centers (FWC), San Diego and Norfolk, implemented advanced software—Automated Weather Interactive Processing System II (AWIPS)—acquired from the National Weather Service (NWS) creating operational advantages for the U.S. Navy Fleet and American aviation industry. AWIPS processes large data that will significantly decrease time to issue accurate meteorological conditions, or Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), at airports and airfields within a 24-hour timeframe. ... MORE

A U.S. Navy Resource Protection Duty Officer (RPDO) uses AWIPS to access real-time atmospheric data to issue the most accurate and timely weather watches, warnings, and advisories (WWA). RPDO’s will soon be able to issue TAFs, using the AWIPS’ capability.

Fleet Survey Team, USM build STEM workforce with Pearl River College
November 8, 2021 — Fleet Survey Team (FST), in collaboration with University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Ocean Science and Engineering, demonstrated hydrographic systems to Pearl River Community College’s (PRCC) STEM club, this Oct.19, 2021. PRCC recently added two new hydrographic classes to its Unmanned Aerial Systems Program, and FST was able educate future STEM professionals on hydrography’s wide-range of applications, namely used by the U.S. Navy. ... MORE

$(Left to Right): Calvin Martin, U. S. Navy Fleet Survey Team, Technical Director\Chief Hydrographer; Dr. Stephan Howden, USM faculty member, Interim Director of the Hydrographic Science Research Center and Director of Central Gulf of Mexico Ocean Observing System; Kevin Rolka AG3; Jaret Palmer, AGAN; and Alberto Costa Neves, Hydrographic Science Program Coordinator at USM.$

Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Center Change of Command
October 8, 2021 — Stennis Space Center, MS -- Commander Stephen McIntyre was relieved by Commander Matthew Watts as Commanding Officer, Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Center (NOMWC) at Stennis Space Center on the 8th of October. In a ceremony at the NASA facility in southern Mississippi, the command’s Sailors and dozens of military and civilian guests bid farewell to CDR McIntyre while offering a warm welcome to the incoming CDR Watts. ... MORE

Stennis Space Center, MS -- Commander Stephen McIntyre was relieved by Commander Matthew Watts as Commanding Officer, Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Center (NOMWC) at Stennis Space Center on the 8th of October.

In a ceremony at the NASA facility in southern Mississippi, the command’s Sailors and dozens of military and civilian guests bid farewell to CDR McIntyre while offering a warm welcome to the incoming CDR Watts.

FLEET SURVEY TEAM CHANGE OF COMMAND
September 3, 2021 — Stennis Space Center, Ms. -- CDR Jonathan Savage was relieved by CDR Jennifer Landry as Commanding Officer, Fleet Survey Team in a ceremony at Stennis Space Center, September 3, 2021. The Change of Command ceremony is not prescribed specifically by U.S. Navy Regulations, but rather is a time-honored naval tradition. 50 civilian and military guests gathered to bid fair winds and following seas to Savage, as he departs after two years in command, and to welcome Landry as the new Commanding Officer. ... MORE

Change of Command for Naval Oceanography Anti-Submarine Warfare Center Yokosuka
August 20, 2021 — Yokosuka, Japan -- CDR Erin Ceschini was relieved by CDR Christopher Tuggle as Commanding Officer, Naval Oceanography Anti-Submarine Warfare Center (NOAC) Yokosuka, in a ceremony at Fleet Activity Yokosuka, Aug. 20,2021. The Change of Command ceremony is not prescribed specifically by U.S. Navy Regulations, but rather is a time-honored naval tradition. Dozens of civilian, military guests, and Japanese partners gathered to bid fair winds and following seas to CDR Ceschini, as she departs after two years in command, and to welcome CDR Tuggle as the new Commanding Officer. ... MORE

U.S. National Ice Center Welcomes New Director
July 12, 2021 — SUITLAND, MD — The U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC) comprises elements of the U.S. Navy, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The Naval Ice Center (NAVICECEN), a military unit under Commander, Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command, is the largest component of the U.S. National Ice Center and the Center’s only independent command. The Commanding Officer of NAVICECEN also serves simultaneously as the Director of USNIC, Jul. 12, 2021... MORE

SUITLAND, MD — The U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC) comprises elements of the
U.S. Navy, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Coast
Guard (USCG). The Naval Ice Center (NAVICECEN), a military unit under Commander, Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command, is the largest component of the U.S. National Ice Center and the Center’s only independent command. The Commanding Officer of NAVICECEN also serves simultaneously as the Director of USNIC, Jul. 12, 2021.

CDR Casey J. Gon relieved CDR Heather H. Quilenderino as Commanding Officer of NAVICEN during a change of command ceremony held at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD on 08 July 2021 at 1000.

U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Changes Command
June 25, 2021 — Stennis Space Center, Miss. —— Rear Adm. John A. Okon was relieved as commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) by Rear Adm. Ron Piret in a change of command ceremony, Friday June 25. Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) Adm. Christopher W. Grady provided remarks as the ceremony’s guest speaker, highlighting advancements in operational capabilities during Okon’s tenure as commander. “Understanding the physical environment and battlespace conditions are the first critical steps in preparing our Navy as we navigate this era of ‘Great Power Competition’ to be ready and lethal upon arrival,” said. Grady. “John, as we reflect on your time here at CNMOC, you have performed superbly as commander.” ... MORE

Stennis Space Center, Miss. (June 25, 2021) Rear Adm. Ron Piret commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) offers remarks during the change of command ceremony, Friday June 25. Piret emphasized the importance of the people who comprise all of naval oceanography and their execution of the overall mission. “Not only are we ensuring safe operations, but we are maximizing the fleet’s ability to operate where and when it chooses,” said Piret. “Rightfully, we pursue innovation and technology that advances those efforts, but make no mistake, it is the expertise and dedication of Sailors and civilians, the human element, which has remained the cornerstone of naval oceanography’s success and sustained our relevance in maintaining maritime superiority.” (U.S. Navy Photo)

SGOT Norfolk Celebrates Command Establishment
October 1, 2020 — Strike Group Oceanography Team Norfolk (SGOT-N) held a virtual ceremony Oct.1 to formally recognize its establishment as an Echelon V command, reporting to Fleet Weather Center Norfolk (FWC-N)... MORE

Cmdr. Matthew Cushanick, left, salutes Capt. Chris Gabriel, right, in the assumption of all duties and responsibilities as commanding officer of Strike Group Oceanography Team Norfolk during a virtual command establishment ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, on Oct. 1, 2020.

New Stennis-based Vessel has Special Namesake
August 17, 2020 — Fleet Survey Team (FST) launched a new Hydrographic Survey Vessel (HSV), the 'Norma May,' which went underway for the first time on the Pearl River on Aug. 6, 2020, for testing and training... MORE

Fleet Survey Team's (FST) newest Hydrographic Survey Vessel (HSV) 'Norma May' makes it's first underway in the canal of the Pearl River at Stennis Space Center, Miss., on Aug. 6, 2020.

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