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Center for Information Dominance Holds Change of Command

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS070818-02
Release Date: 8/18/2007 8:40:00 AM

By Darlene Goodwin, Center for Information Dominance Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Center for Information Dominance (CID) Corry Station, held a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Aug. 17.

Capt. Connie L. Frizzell relieved Capt. Kevin R. Hooley as commanding officer.

Credited with leading CID to the highest levels of achievement, Hooley was awarded the Legion of Merit.

"In the past three years, CID's mission has greatly expanded, with our global footprint increasing from four to 16 detachments," Hooley said. "Our student enrollments have more than doubled."

During Hooley's tenure, CID earned three consecutive annual Navy Training Excellence Awards for numerous accomplishments, including the development and launch of the Navy's first occupational credentialing program and Web site; establishment of the Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture to enhance global engagement skills throughout the Navy; and transition of the Information Systems Technician (IT) "A" School from CID's Great Lakes Learning Site to Corry Station for training synergy with the Cryptologic schools.

Additionally, CID provided mission critical training in Counter-Improvised Explosive Device and Electronic Warfare for Army and Marine forces deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. The CID-led training was credited with saving hundreds of friendly-force lives.

Since 2005, more than 150 CID Sailors have volunteered to serve in individual augmentation assignments supporting the global war on terrorism. This effort represents more than 45,000 days of service in forward-deployed regions.

According to Hooley, these and many other initiatives were achieved through the dedicated efforts of the exceptionally talented Navy and joint force team at CID.

"It has been a distinct honor and privilege to stand in ranks with the finest military and civilian forces that I've had the pleasure to call 'shipmate' in 35 plus years of Naval service," Hooley said. "They have met every task, no matter how demanding, with absolutely remarkable success. We are a better Navy because of them, and I am a better Sailor and person for having served with them."

Hooley's next assignment is with the Chief of Naval Operations' Strategic Studies Group in Newport, R.I.

Frizzell, a naval information warfare officer, reports to CID from U.S. Naval Forces Europe/6th Fleet in Naples, Italy, where she served as force information warfare officer. She has held a number of information warfare positions at Navy and joint duty stations worldwide, including the National Security Agency, U.S. Naval Central Command/5th Fleet, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and Naval Security Group Activities in Okinawa, Japan and Kunia, Hawaii.

Her operational experience includes participation in Operation Allied Force (Kosovo Campaign), Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Theater Security Cooperation in support of the global war on terrorism and Joint Task Force Lebanon.

Frizzell will now have the opportunity to apply her expertise in a training setting.

"It is an honor to be given the opportunity to lead the dedicated staff and students assigned to the Center for Information Dominance," Frizzell said. "I look forward to working with the Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen as we meet the challenges associated with training in information-based career fields."

A newcomer to the Pensacola area, Frizzell said she and her family have been delighted with the hometown atmosphere.

"Personally and professionally, I am excited to be here at this time," she said. "As the information systems and cryptology training mission at Corry Station continues to grow, it is good to know we are surrounded by such a supportive community."

Frizzell graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1986. She holds a Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. Her awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, three Meritorious Service Medals, two Joint Service Commendation Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals and a Navy Achievement Medal, as well as other campaign, service and unit awards.

Rear Adm. Moira N. Flanders, commander, Naval Personnel Development Command, served as the guest speaker for the ceremony.