Posted:
December 16, 2011
Fleet Commodore Gene Emmert Dec. 9 commended the officers and crew of the USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham for their outstanding service as part of Maritime Prepositioning Squadron Two in Diego Garcia. The USNS Stockham is manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.
"Bravo Zulu to the officers and crew of the USNS Stockham for their superb execution of duties while assigned to the MPS2 squadron in Diego Garcia," Emmert wrote. "I appreciate the professionalism, stewardship, camaraderie and commitment that ensured Stockham was always ready to answer the call. Fair winds and following seas. Again, well done, shipmates."
The USNS Stockham, operated by Maersk Line, Limited, is part of the Military Sealift Command's prepositioning program in Diego Garcia. Vessels in the prepositioning program are especially configured to transport supplies for the U.S. Marine Corps and are available in case of need for combat or humanitarian aid.
USNS Stockham receives Bravo Zulu for outstanding service
Fleet Commodore Gene Emmert Dec. 9 commended the officers and crew of the USNS GYSGT Fred W. Stockham for their outstanding service as part of Maritime Prepositioning Squadron Two in Diego Garcia. The USNS Stockham is manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.
"Bravo Zulu to the officers and crew of the USNS Stockham for their superb execution of duties while assigned to the MPS2 squadron in Diego Garcia," Emmert wrote. "I appreciate the professionalism, stewardship, camaraderie and commitment that ensured Stockham was always ready to answer the call. Fair winds and following seas. Again, well done, shipmates."
The USNS Stockham, operated by Maersk Line, Limited, is part of the Military Sealift Command's prepositioning program in Diego Garcia. Vessels in the prepositioning program are especially configured to transport supplies for the U.S. Marine Corps and are available in case of need for combat or humanitarian aid.