Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 2 will host a change of command ceremony on Friday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.
Capt. David M. Rowland will be relieved by Capt. Jeffrey T. Grant as Commander of Maritime Expeditionary Security Group 2 during the ceremony scheduled to be held at Assault Craft Unit 4. Rear Adm. Joseph A. DiGuardo Jr., commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command is scheduled to preside over the ceremony.
Capt. Grant has been serving as the Deputy Commander of MESG-2 since 2020. Capt. Rowland will assume command of Naval Beach Group 2 in the New Year.
The primary mission of the Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) is to conduct maritime security operations across all phases of military operations by defending high value assets, critical maritime infrastructure, and ports and harbors both inland and on coastal waterways against enemy forces. The MESF is a component of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and provides flexible responsive maritime security forces capable of performing high-level security. MESG-2 is the echelon IV command of two active and two reserve maritime expeditionary security squadrons (MSRONs) on the east coast and a forward-deployed detachment in Bahrain that provide port and harbor security, high value unit protection and embarked security teams.
| Date Taken: | 11.29.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.29.2021 13:15 |
| Story ID: | 410113 |
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