Sailors render honors to Cmdr. Sam Moffett, outgoing commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Gold crew, during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, Aug 22. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. LCS integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Machinist Mate 2nd Class Nathen Parsons)
Sailors render honors to Cmdr. Sam Moffett, outgoing commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Gold crew, during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, Aug 22. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. LCS integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Machinist Mate 2nd Class Nathen Parsons)
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) returns to its homeport at Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 7, 2025, following a 12-month rotational deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets. The Savannah operates with a dual crew, allowing the hull to stay in theater for longer durations. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. LCSs integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy video by Machinist Mate 2nd Class Nathen Parsons)
SAN DIEGO – Cmdr. Samuel A. Moffett was relieved by Cmdr. Blake M. Wanier as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Gold crew during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 22. Capt. Jose Roman, commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, was the presiding officer and Capt. (Ret.) Douglas Meagher was the guest speaker at the ceremony attended by dignitaries and family of the commanding officers and crew.
During Moffett’s time in command of the Tulsa Gold crew, he led the Tulsa through a 13-month ship repair availability in Portland, Ore., and embarked with his crew on USS Jackson (LCS 6), USS Mobile (LCS 26), and USS Kansas City (LCS 22), enabling complex...
Cmdr. Nellie Wang was relieved by Cmdr. Catherine Reppert as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) during a change of command ceremony held aboard USS Montgomery, June 27.
SAN DIEGO – Cmdr. Brian Bungay was relieved by Cmdr. Ludwig Mann III as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22) during a change of command ceremony held aboard USS Kansas City, June 12. Capt. Jose A. Roman, commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, was the presiding officer and guest speaker at the ceremony.
SAN DIEGO – Cmdr. Bobby Barber was relieved by Cmdr. Courtney Towles as commanding
officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30), Gold crew, during a
change of command ceremony held aboard the USS Midway Museum, May 30. Capt. Jose A. Roman,
commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, was the presiding officer and guest speaker at
the ceremony.
