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During Brewer’s command of USS Marinette, he facilitated the Move aboard and pre-sail away certifications as XO temporarily onboard USS MINNEAPOLIS SAINT-PAUL (LCS 21) and led the same as CO aboard LCS-25. He personally drove the creation of the ship’s commissioning committee, which led to the historic Freedom-Variant ceremony in front of the largest post-COVID audience on the Menominee River. Following commissioning, he safely navigated the ship over 2000 miles through the Great Lakes, encompassing over 50 hours of restricted water transits, 15 water locks, and multiple Canadian ports without incident.
USS MARINETTE certified in several mission areas required to safely operate and get underway including: Search and Rescue, Navigation, Damage Control, Communications and Cyber, and was the 1st LCS to pass initial Engineering Light Off Assessment in record time of five days. On October 16, the ship and her crew made it’s much anticipated transition from pre-commissioned unit to United States Ship and began her sail around home.
“It has been a real honor to lead this Plankowner crew well before moving aboard and through a very challenging sail around deployment,” said Brewer. “This crew has had my back from the beginning – through multiple schedule delays and challenges onboard. They have personally helped me recover and grow while remaining focused on our mission of sailing to Mayport.”
Prior to assuming command of USS Marinette (LCS 25), Brewer served as Executive Officer aboard USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) and a student at the Air Command and Staff College.
“To the crew of St. Louis gold, thank you for your part in molding me into the leader that I am today. I know the lessons, support and advice that you have given me will help guide me to being the best commanding officer that I can be,” said Broome. “I am very honored and excited to be this crew’s next commanding officer and I look forward to taking her though the next phase.”
Located in Mayport, Florida, USS Marinette (LCS 25) is assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 2. LCS are a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments and winning against 21st-century coastal threats. The LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence.
| Date Taken: | 12.15.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 12.15.2023 20:29 |
| Story ID: | 460040 |
| Location: | MAYPORT, FLORIDA, US |
| Hometown: | MAYPORT, FLORIDA, US |
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