MAYPORT Fla. (June 09, 2025) – Cmdr. Ryan Miller relieved Cmdr. Janet Broome as USS Marinette (LCS 25) Commanding Officer, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Mayport, June 09.
During Broome’s command of USS Marinette, she guided her team through all of the ship’s initial trials and certifications, to include Combat System’s Ship Qualification Trials where the ship successfully shot the MK 110 and SeaRam for the first time. Marinette also participated in the 2024 New York Fleet Week, Maryland Fleet Week, and Bristol’s 4th of July Celebration. Broome and her crew also took Marinette up to Annapolis, MD in order for a ship to be present for the Naval Academy’s Ship Selection Night. Throughout the course of her tenure her crew facilitated over 5000 visitors, significantly increasing the public’s awareness and knowledge of both the Navy’s Surface Community and the Littoral Combat Ship program.
USS Marinette (LCS 25) is currently dry docked at BAE Systems Jacksonville, FL and is scheduled to get out mid-July. After which she will enter the Basic Phase and start recertifying in all mission areas required to safely operate and get underway.
“It is unbelievable that I had the honor and privilege to lead such an amazing crew,” said Broome. “This crew has shown real strength, resiliency, tenacity, and perseverance, accomplishing every task they were assigned. I am so incredibly proud of my crew and I know that each and every one of them will continue to have a positive impact on the Navy and our country!”
Cmdr. Broome is a native of El Paso, Texas, and previously served as the executive officer aboard USS St. Louis (LCS 19) gold crew. Broome will report to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.
“I am truly humbled and excited to take command of USS MARINETTE,” CDR Miller states. “We have a truly amazing team of professionals onboard and I look forward to getting the ship back underway and operational.”
Cmdr. Miller, an Iowa native, previously served as the Executive Officer aboard USS Marinette located in Mayport, Florida.
USS Marinette (LCS 25) is assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 2.
LCS are a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments and winning against 21st-century coastal threats. The LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence.
| Date Taken: | 06.09.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 06.09.2025 05:11 |
| Story ID: | 499629 |
| Location: | MAYPORT, FLORIDA, US |
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