200403-N-OA516-1014 SAN DIEGO (April 3, 2020) – Capt. Henry Kim, a native of Los Angeles, California, left, relieves Capt. Patrick Thien, a native of Seattle, Washington, right, as commander, Mine Division TWELVE (COMMINEDIV TWELVE) during a change of command ceremony. Kim is the second commander of the division. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin C. Leitner)
SAN DIEGO (April 3, 2020) – Capt. Henry Kim relieved Capt. Patrick Thien as Commander, Mine Division TWELVE (COMMINEDIV TWELVE) during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, April 3.
Thien, a native of Seattle, Washington, was the first commander for the newly established COMMINEDIV TWELVE. During his tenure, the division established the framework for the introduction and integration of the littoral combat ship mine countermeasures mission package into the fleet.
“It has been a great opportunity and honor to lead the men and women of Division TWELVE during the first few months of the organization’s existence,” said Thien. “I am also especially proud of the entire team’s dedication to our Sailors and the...
