Capt. Scott Tasin relieved Capt. Timothy Wilke in entrance of buddies, members of the family, and MESG-1 personnel as a part of an outside ceremony on the group’s headquarters.
Wilke took command of MESG-1 in April 2020. Below his management, three subordinate Maritime Expeditionary Safety Squadrons and one forward-deployed detachment supplied important anti-terrorism and pressure safety capabilities all through a number of geographic combatant instructions. He additionally advocated collaboration between the three sea providers, ensuing within the first Coast Guard-lead Navy Activity Group that employed blended Navy and Marine Corps groups.
“The award that was simply introduced highlighted what was stated had been my accomplishments whereas on the helm right here, however clearly they’re all of our accomplishments,” stated Wilke. “…My function in all of this was merely considering out loud from time to time and maybe asking a couple of questions, after which letting you run with these things. You by no means held again in offering me suggestions and also you by no means hesitated on executing your tasking.”
Wilke is retiring from the Navy and expressed gratitude in direction of all his shipmates over the previous 26 years.
“…It has been an absolute honor, the joys and pleasure of my life to have served with and lead hundreds of Sailors. You they usually have made me snicker, cry, fear to no finish, really feel proud, comforted and guarded. I’m proud to have served with each one in every of you and them,” stated Wilke.
Keynote speaker, Deputy Commander, Naval Floor Power U.S. Pacific Fleet, Rear Adm. Ted LeClair, stated Wilke’s profession is summed up by two phrases: “selfless service.”
LeClair additionally thanked Wilke and his household for the information and experiences they imparted on different service members over time.
“It is becoming that we pay tribute to Tim and [wife] Kelly, and their massive household. …I view this ceremony as a shipmate’s remaining reward to all of us,” stated LeClair. “One remaining time we get to study from them. We get to pause [and] mirror on serving in uniform. However, additionally renew and make sure our perception in that service.”
Tasin used his first handle as commander to thank Wilke for his mentorship and repair.
“It has been nice working for you and the easiest way I might describe you is that you’re a true officer and gents,” stated Tasin, who served the previous yr as MESG-1’s deputy commander.
Tasin additionally acknowledged the contributions of MESG-1 and its subordinate instructions beneath Wilke.
“We at [MESG-1] will proceed to be fascinated by their success,” stated Tasin. “…These Sailors seated beside you may have the fervour and sense of urgency to make sure our models are prepared for main fight operations. We can be prepared if and when the battle comes.”
The Maritime Expeditionary Safety Power is a core Navy functionality which reinforces blue water lethality by defending port and harbor infrastructure, securing excessive worth belongings, and dominating within the littorals with maritime safety operations.
