Jacksonville Native Assumes Command of U.S. Navy LCS

Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Vance Hand | 211130-N-NO820-1007 (Nov 30, 2021) NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO Cmdr. Michael Tyree, executive officer aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Gold Crew, arrives to take command during a change of command ceremony on the flight deck. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Joseph Anderson)  

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

11.30.2021

Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Vance Hand 

Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 30, 2021) –A Jacksonville, Florida native, Cmdr. Michael Tyree is the newest Commanding Officer of an Independence-variant littoral combat ship.

Tyree became the commanding officer of USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Gold Crew, during a change of command ceremony on November 30th, 2021.

As Commanding Officer, Tyree maintains absolute authority and responsibility to ensure the safe handling of Montgomery and the safety, well-being and proficiency of the crew.

“I am honored and humbled to have the privilege of commanding such an outstanding group of Sailors.” said Tyree. “I look forward to showing the fleet what we can do.”

Prior to serving as the Commanding Officer, Tyree served as Montgomery Gold Crew’s Executive Officer.

Tyree graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, he also earned a Master’s of Science degree in Systems Engineering from the Naval Post Graduate School in 2012. Previously, Cmdr. Tyree served on two other Jacksonville based ships, Vicksburg and DeWert, as well as commanding USS Chief stationed in Japan.

The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. The LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence.

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• Date Taken: 11.30.2021
• Date Posted: 12.02.2021 19:18
• Story ID: 410363
• Location: NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US