Change Of Command At Sea For USS Mobile Bay

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Armando Gonzales

U.S. Navy

Capt. Timothy Kott, right, relieves Capt. Thomas Halvorson, left, as commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during an at sea change of command ceremony.

Capt. Timothy Kott relieved Capt. Thomas Halvorson today as commanding officer of the San Diego-based USS Mobile Bay during an at-sea change of command ceremony.

The Mobile Bay is currently deployed with the Stennis Carrier Strike Group.

Posted on the USS Mobile Bay Facebook page:

USS Mobile Bay says fair winds and following seas to an outstanding leader, friend and mentor. CAPT Halvorson is relieved of his duties as Commanding Officer of USS Mobile Bay by CAPT Kott.

CAPT Halvorson, we wish you the best in your future endeavors and would like to thank you for all of your wisdom and guidance throughout your tour on board. CAPT Kott, we look forward to serving with you and continuing MOBILE BAY Excellence!!! “FULL SPEED AHEAD”.