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Change of Command for Strike Group Oceanography Team Norfolk
September 16, 2022 — CDR Matthew Cushanick was relieved by CDR Kristine Bench as Commanding Officer, Strike Group Oceanography Team Norfolk (SGOT-N), in a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, September 16, 2022. The Change of Command ceremony is not prescribed specifically by U.S. Navy Regulations, but rather is a time-honored naval tradition. Friends, family, and... MORE

Change of Command for Strike Group Oceanography San Diego
April 22, 2022 — SAN DIEGO --Cmdr. Kimberly Freitas was relieved by Cmdr. James Scianna as Commander, Strike Group Oceanography Team San Diego (SGOT-SD), in a ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), Apr. 22. The Change of Command ceremony is not prescribed specifically by U.S. Navy Regulations, but rather is a time-honored naval tradition. Family and friends, both civilian and military, came together to bid fair winds and following seas to Cmdr. Freitas, the very first Commanding Officer at SGOT-SD with two years in command, and to welcome Cmdr. Scianna as the new Commander. ... MORE

Fleet Weather Center San Diego Conducts Change of Command
January 21, 2022 — CORONADO, Calif.— Captain Kate Hermsdorfer relieved Captain Shane Stoughton, as Commanding Officer of Fleet Weather Center San Diego (FWC-SD) during a Change of Command Ceremony, January 21, 2022 at Naval Air Station North Island. Capt. Stoughton assumed command of FWC-SD in January 2020, overseeing 430 military and civilian personnel in the creation of full-spectrum meteorological capabilities that deliver the margin of victory in combat operations, decision superiority, and facilitates risk management and resource protection. His follow-on assignment is Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Staff, Washington, DC. ... MORE

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

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

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

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