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NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. – On Nov. 7, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Bret Batchelder, the commander, Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC), welcomed the new Joint Public Affairs Support Element (JPASE) commander as U.S. Navy Reserve Capt. Anastasia Quanbeck relinquished command to U.S. Navy Capt. David Waterman during a change of command ceremony at the Pennsylvania House aboard Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
Quanbeck has served as the interim JPASE commander since June and her superb efforts further solidified the JECC’s ability to rely on its "total force" construct to meet mission requirements.
The JECC provides mission-critical capabilities including expertise in public affairs, joint planning and communications from its three subordinate joint commands – JPASE, the Joint Planning Support Element and the Joint Communications Support Element – to support crisis and contingency operations worldwide. For JPASE in particular, their rapidly deployable joint public affairs experts deploy within hours of notification to enable joint force commanders and their staffs to successfully dominate the continuously evolving information environment wherever they deploy.
In addition, the JECC prides itself on its "total force" construct which fully integrates active duty, Reserve and deployable civilian personnel to respond to operational requirements on short notice. Similar to how JPASE’s rapidly deployable Reserve personnel work alongside their active duty counterparts, Quanbeck, a Reserve officer in the U.S. Navy, took on this leadership opportunity with the determination to maintain JPASE’s incredible reputation in the public affairs arena.
During her short tenure, Quanbeck seamlessly led JPASE during one a busy operational tempo. In addition to supporting 10 combatant command-led training exercises, JPASE concurrently deployed two full JPASE teams in support of Operation United Assistance in response to the Ebola outbreak in Africa and Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S. Central Command’s mission to eliminate the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. Quanbeck’s even-keeled guidance ensured JPASE maintained strong ties with mission partners and met global mission requirements.
“Quanbeck led JPASE during an operationally fast time. Within hours of taking command she deployed JPASE members to meet mission requirements,” said Batchelder, who presided over the JPASE change of command ceremony. “Your ability to meet those demand signals for joint public affairs experts speaks volumes of JPASE’s fully-integrated active duty/Reserve construct. As the Department of Defense’s only expeditionary joint public affairs unit, JPASE is a unique command and you answered the nation’s call in times of crisis. It was impressive to watch and be a part of, and I thank you for all your service.”
Quanbeck was honored to serve in this leadership role and was humbled by the incredible experience.
“I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to lead this command during such an exciting time. JPASE is family and I appreciated all the behind-the-scenes support that is required to get our personnel out the door,” said Quanbeck. “This is truly a unique and tight-knit command and I’m sure Capt. Waterman’s operational experience will further advance the command to meet future requirements.”
Batchelder thanked Quanbeck for her professionalism and hard work and welcomed Waterman as the new JPASE commander as he begins to lead the one-of-a-kind organization and Department of Defense asset in the public affairs environment.
“Capt. Waterman brings an incredible amount of global operational experience to the command,” said Batchelder. “He has the expertise and the right perspective that makes him a great fit as the new JPASE commander.”
Waterman, a native of Charleston, South Carolina, brings 25 years of experience in the U.S. Navy where he has gained invaluable expertise in public affairs and strategic communication planning. Based on the holistic approach to communication, Waterman enjoys working in the dynamic and broad public affairs environment which he mentioned, “touches every element of what we do.”
During his most recent assignment, Waterman served as the assistant to the NATO Secretary General for Public Diplomacy, in Brussels, Belgium. In this role, he served within the 28-nation military organization and worked with military and political entities to design cohesive and assessable strategic communication frameworks based on emerging global events.
Additionally, Waterman brings vast experience from past deployments. Some of his assignments have included: Night chief, Media Operations Center and chief of plans, Strategic Communications in Iraq; senior public affairs adviser to the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior spokespersons, chief of operations, Strategic Communication and chief of plans, Strategic Communication in Afghanistan; two NATO assignments and a tour in Japan as the Naval Forces Japan public affairs officer.
“It is an honor to lead the elite personnel of JPASE in our ever-challenging and growing mission,” said Waterman. “Credibility, accuracy and transparency are key in everything we do. Having designed communication plans and worked at all levels of operations, I look forward to helping JPASE build the communication capacity and capability of the mission partners we support.”
Batchelder commended Quanbeck for her ability to assume the JPASE Commander role during a pivotal point in JPASE operations and welcomed Waterman to the command. Following the JPASE change of command ceremony, Quanbeck will resume her previous role as the JPASE Reserve Component lead.
| Date Taken: | 11.14.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 11.19.2014 13:41 |
| Story ID: | 148276 |
| Location: | NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, VA, US |
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