Modesto Native Assumes Command of U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship

Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelsey Culbertson | APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 11, 2021) The commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) Cmdr. Brian Bungay, from Modesto, Calif., addresses the crew during a change of command ceremony on the flight deck aboard Jackson. The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. The LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey S. Culbertson)  

UNITED STATES

09.10.2021

Story by Ensign Alexandra Green 

Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1

NAVAL BASE GUAM – A native of Modesto, California, raised in Australia, Philippines and Japan, is the newest commanding Officer of an Independence variant littoral combat ship.

Cmdr. Brian Bungay became the commanding officer of USS Jackson (LCS 6) Blue Crew, during a change of command ceremony, Sept., 10.

As commanding officer, Bungay maintains absolute authority and responsibility to ensure the safe handling of Jackson and the safety, well-being and proficiency of the crew.

“It is my absolute honor to serve alongside the best crew in the Navy today, the men and women of USS Jackson," said Bungay.

Prior to Jackson, Bungay served as the executive officer aboard Jackson.

Bungay holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and history from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in human resource management from Webster University.

The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. The LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence.

For more news from Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, visit https://www.surfpac.navy.mil/comlcsron1/ or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/COMLCSRONONE/

• Date Taken: 09.10.2021
• Date Posted: 09.13.2021 13:43
• Story ID: 404956
• Location: US