Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Veloicaza | SINGAPORE (April 27, 2018) – U.S. Navy Capt. John D. Wilshusen salutes sideboys as...... read more read more
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SINGAPORE (April 27, 2018) – Military Sealift Command’s leadership in the Far East changed hands, Apr. 27, 2018, when Navy Capt. Robert R. Williams relieved Navy Capt. John D. Wilshusen as commander of Singapore-based Military Sealift Command Far East.
MSC Far East (MSCFE), whose mission is to safely and efficiently operate MSC-controlled ships to provide services in support of U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. 7th Fleet, has up to 50 Combat Logistics Force, Special Mission, Prepositioning, and Strategic Sealift ships in its vast area of responsibility—encompassing more than 52 million square miles of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
During the ceremony, Navy Rear Adm. Don Gabrielson, commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific presented Wilshusen with the Meritorious Service Medal recognizing his achievements over the past seven months.
“John (Capt. Wilshusen), you were the right guy, at the right time, in the right place to do the right things and you did them all.” Gabrielson said. “I could not be more grateful or more proud of the work that you did in the short time we had you.”
According to Wilshusen, his post as commodore of MSCFE was a major accomplishment as a U.S. Naval Officer.
“As I exit the stage, know that I consider my time as commodore of MSC Far East a highpoint in my career,” Wilshusen said. “It’s been my great honor and my privilege to have served alongside a great team. Best wishes to everybody and keep swinging for the fence.”
Williams takes command having served most recently as Shipbuilding and Modernization program lead in OPNAV N801, the Bullpen.
A native of Boynton Beach, Fla. and raised in Columbia, S.C., Williams attended the University of South Carolina where he graduated in 1991. He enlisted in the Navy in 1992 and was commissioned through the Officer Candidate School in 1995.
MSC operates approximately 115 noncombatant, merchant mariner-crewed ships that replenish U.S. Navy ships at sea, conduct specialized missions, and strategically preposition combat cargo at sea around the world and move military cargo and supplies used by deployed U.S. forces.
| Date Taken: | 04.27.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2018 05:47 |
| Story ID: | 274736 |
| Location: | SG |
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