Capt. Miller efficiently accomplished his command tour, which included being the primary to deploy with a mix of fourth and fifth-generation platforms inside Service Air Wing (CVW) 2 that predominantly characterize the “Air Wing of the Future.” Miller addressed his crew one final time previous to formally altering command.
“Keep sturdy America’s Favourite has been my theme, and our motto. I consider the CVN has probably the most spectacular group of Sailors mixed in a single single unit and that these Sailors are a lot stronger than we, or they notice,” mentioned Miller. “Vinson Sailors are among the many strongest, most succesful I do know and I’m actually humbled and honored to have served alongside every considered one of them.”
Throughout his two and a half yr tour, the Sailors of Vinson accomplished an eight-month deployment to the U.S. seventh and third Fleet Space of Operations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, accomplished a CNO Deliberate Incremental Upkeep Availability (PIA) 4 days early, and culminated in profitable completion of the strike group’s closing coaching and certification train. Miller reminisced about his time aboard.
“I will miss the variety of individuals and skillsets. Really unbelievable what number of completely different sorts of particular stovepipe capabilities it takes to return collectively in an effort to function this ship,” mentioned Miller. “I simply need to say thanks to the crew. What folks do out right here day in and time out, some circumstances it’s simple, and a few circumstances it’s not; all of it’s nonetheless superb to me.”
Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander, Service Strike Group One, presided over the ceremony.
“It has actually been my honor to work with you Capt. Miller,” mentioned Sardiello. “The success of your crew is a direct reflection of your inspirational management, private integrity, and technical experience. It’s certainly that Vinson and her crew stay warfighting-ready due to your dedication to responsibility.”
Miller was awarded the Legion of Benefit for his superior accomplishments and can report back to the Navy’s Air Warfare Division (OPNAV N98) in Washington D.C.
A time-honored naval custom, the ceremony permits the crew to formally acknowledge the passing of command from the present commanding officer to the following.
“I need to congratulate Capt. Miller for a job effectively completed,” mentioned Thomas. “It’s clear that Capt. Miller’s management resonates all through the ship – from the highest of the island right down to the bottom-most deck plates. I look ahead to taking command of Carl Vinson and main these excellent Sailors who make all of it work.”
Capt. Thomas takes command of Vinson after serving as commanding officer of USS Portland (LPD 27) and government officer of USS Nimitz (CVN 68). He graduated the Aviation Nuclear Officer coaching pipeline in 2018 and accomplished over 4,300 flight hours in his profession.
“Capt. Miller is an outstanding chief and an ideal mentor,” mentioned Thomas. “He leaves this ship and her crew prepared. Going ahead, Vinson will fly, sail, and function all over the place worldwide regulation permits. We are going to proceed to construct partnerships, strengthen allied relationships, and deter our adversaries.”
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Service Strike Group One’s flagship, is underway conducting routine operations within the U.S. third Fleet space of operations. U.S. third Fleet works in shut coordination with different numbered fleets to supply commanders with succesful, prepared forces to deploy ahead and win in day-to-day competitors, in disaster, and in battle.
Vinson’s homeport is Naval Air Station North Island. For extra info, go to https://www.fb.com/USSVINSON/ or https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Group/USS-Carl-Vinson-CVN-70/.
For protection of the change of command ceremony, please go to www.dvidshub.internet/unit/CVN70.
For extra details about Air Wing of the Future, contact Naval Air Pressure, U.S. Pacific Fleet public affairs.
