Ellinger assumed command of CPR 7 in January 2021, and can go on to Expeditionary Strike Group 3 in August 2022 for momentary task till her retirement in Might 2023.
Throughout her three-year tenure, Ellinger has served as Commander, Amphibious Activity Drive (CATF) for the Tripoli and Makin Island amphibious readiness teams (ARGs) whereas main her workers and assigned ships by means of the planning and execution of varied workout routines for operations within the third and seventh fleet areas of accountability.
“It ought to go with out saying, however I’ve been actually blessed and humbled by the chance to have commanded this amphibious squadron,” mentioned Ellinger. “And to serve alongside among the most interesting women and men in our Navy and Marine Corps during the last 30 plus years, as a midshipman and officer.”
Kubu commissioned in 1995 by means of the Naval ROTC program at The Citadel the place he acquired a Bachelor of Science in enterprise administration. He holds a Grasp of Arts in nationwide safety and strategic research from the U.S. Naval Battle Faculty. He beforehand served because the Director for Operations on the workers of Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet August 2019 till Might 2022.
“I’m honored and humbled to be standing right here right this moment. Having the chance to serve at sea once more, and in control of an ARG, is one thing I couldn’t have imagined a couple of years in the past.”mentioned Kubu.
The Makin Island Amphibious Prepared Group and the thirteenth Marine Expeditionary Unit are skilled to function within the U.S. seventh Fleet space of operations. Because the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet, seventh Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations whereas conducting missions to protect and shield a free and open Indo-Pacific Area.
