Cmdr. Michael Winslow, center right, the outgoing commanding officer of the Independance-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony held in the ship's hangar bay, July 19. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)
Cmdr. Michael Winslow, center right, the outgoing commanding officer of the Independance-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony held in the ship's hangar bay, July 19. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)
SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) arrived at its San Diego homeport Jan. 19, following an eighteen-month deployment. Oakland is a fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatant that operates in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCSs like Oakland 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)
SAN DIEGO -- Cmdr. Michael Winslow was relieved by Cmdr. Nick Van Wagoner as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, July 19. Capt. Douglas Meagher, commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 (LCSRON 1), was the presiding officer of the ceremony.
“A time-honored tradition, change of command ceremonies celebrate the accomplishments of a commanding officer and his crew, and ceremonially transfer responsibility, accountability and authority to his relief,” said Meagher. “Nick, welcome home. For those that don’t know, Cmdr. Van Wagoner did his Executive Officer tour on USS Jackson…Continue to lead with the...