Capt. Walt Mainor relieved Capt. Chase Sargeant as CTF 71/DESRON 15 commodore. Sargeant assumed command of DESRON 15 in Feb. 2021, and his subsequent job can be with the Chief of Naval Operations N5, plans and insurance policies workplace in Washington, D.C.
“As aggressive nations proceed to problem freedom, worldwide legislation, and the fitting to peace and stability, it’s the lengthy line of greyhounds of America’s Destroyer Squadron 15 and Activity Pressure 71 that stand the watch to guard the liberty of the seas and our nationwide pursuits,” stated Sargeant. “With our allies and companions throughout the Indo-Pacific area, we’ve got strengthened ties and superior our mutual warfighting capabilities in an effort to discourage those that would select battle over peace. The unwavering dedication of our Sailors to warfighting readiness ensures the ships of Destroyer Squadron 15 are able to help our nation, our allies, and our companions each time known as. It has been my absolute honor and privilege to have served as their commander.”
Sargeant obtained the “Legion of Benefit” for his meritorious efficiency from June 2019 to Aug. 2022. Throughout his tenure, he led and managed the transition and institution of DESRON 15 to CTF 71 because the theater floor warfare commander for U.S. seventh Fleet. Moreover, he was accountable for the underway DESRON 15 crew and floor ships working independently throughout the fleet. Different main accomplishments embrace bilateral and multilateral workout routines with companion and allied nations, freedom of navigation operations, and strait transits in help of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Embarked DESRON 15 workers helps the Ronald Reagan Provider Strike Group, which departed Commander, Fleet Actions Yokosuka (CFAY) Might 20, 2022, to help safety and stability within the Indo-Pacific area.
Capt. Walt Mainor served as DESRON 15’s deputy commodore previous to his assumption of command.
“It has been an absolute honor to serve with Capt. Sargeant,” stated Mainor. “He has been an distinctive chief, elevating the bar excessive and setting the CTF 71 and DESRON 15 crew up for a way forward for continued success. I really feel privileged to take command of such an distinctive crew and to have the chance to hold on a tradition of excellence. The longer term is shiny, and I’m excited to construct upon the successes of this forward-deployed power, contributing to our operations within the area and sustaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
CTF 71/DESRON 15 is accountable for the readiness, tactical and administrative duties for eight U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers: USS Barry (DDG 52), USS Benfold (DDG 65), USS Milius (DDG 69), USS Higgins (DDG 76), USS Howard (DDG 83), USS Dewey (DDG 105), USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), and USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115).
CTF 71/DESRON 15 is the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. seventh Fleet’s principal Floor Pressure. Underneath Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, seventh Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific area.
