Cmdr. Robert Schmidt, center, the oncoming commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Blue, salutes sideboys during a change of command ceremony held at Naval base San Diego, Feb. 14. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. LCS 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)
Cmdr. Robert Schmidt, center, the oncoming commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Blue, salutes sideboys during a change of command ceremony held at Naval base San Diego, Feb. 14. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. LCS 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) returns to its homeport in San Diego following a 19-month rotational deployment, Oct. 25, 2024. 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 video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)
SAN DIEGO – Cmdr. Dan Sledz was relieved by Cmdr. Robert Schmidt as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Blue during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 14. Capt. Jose A. Roman, Commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, was the presiding officer and guest speaker at the ceremony.
During Sledz time in command, Savannah Blue participated in North American Maritime Security Initiative, Large Scale Exercise 2023 being the only U.S. Navy asset in the exercise with Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Coast Guard. On their maiden deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Savannah Blue safely transited over 26,000 nautical miles to include South China Sea...
02.14.2025 | NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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