Photo By Petty Officer 3rd Class Gerald Dudley Reynolds | SAN DIEGO, Calif. (July 23, 2015) – Rear Adm. Joseph Kuzmick gets piped ashore...... read more read more
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By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gerald Dudley Reynolds
Navy Public Affairs Support Element West
SAN DIEGO - Rear Adm. Richard "Rick" Williams relieved Rear Adm. Joseph Kuzmick as commander of Carrier Strike Group 15 (CSG15) during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island, July 23.
The ceremony marked the end of a successful tour and career for Kuzmick, who also retired during the ceremony after serving as commander of CSG15 since September 2013.
"It has been a great privilege and honor to have served with all these great service members," said Kuzmick. "I know I am leaving behind prepared and well trained Sailors and Marines."
Vice Adm. Kenneth Floyd, commander of U.S. Third Fleet, was a guest speaker for the event.
"Kuzmick was a professional and did a wonderful job with the training and mission readiness that CSG15 endured," said Floyd. "It is great to see another professional Sailor and officer grab the helm."
Williams takes charge at CSG15 after commanding Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, Pearl Harbor since 2013.
"I look forward to sailing with my new shipmates aboard CSG15," said Williams. "We have a long and tough fight ahead of us but together we will conquer all."
CSG15 trains and certifies Pacific Fleet Carrier Strike Groups, Amphibious Ready Groups and independently deploying surface ships.
| Date Taken: | 07.23.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 07.24.2015 14:21 |
| Story ID: | 171047 |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 493 |
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