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Consolidated Maintenance Organization Stands up at NAS Whidbey Island

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Story Number: NNS080519-21
Release Date: 5/19/2008 10:16:00 PM

From Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Public Affairs

WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. (NNS) -- The "Sea Wolves" of Consolidated Maintenance Organization (CMO) 10 held an establishment ceremony at Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island on May 16.

Cmdr. Gilbert L. Hageman took command of CMO 10.

The guest speaker at the event was Rear Adm. Brian C. Prindle, commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group. Capt. Kenneth Seliga, commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, officially established the unit of 1,000 personnel during the ceremony.

"The organization's specific mission is to ensure we produce mission-capable aircraft and qualified maintenance crews ready to deploy or detach utilizing the most cost effective and efficient methods possible, while ensuring the well-being and safety of all our people," said Hageman.

CMO-10 used a phased-in approach leading up to the establishment ceremony. In January 2007, a small group of maintenance experts within Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10 began planning the CMO-10 transition of maintenance for five squadrons into one organization. Later that summer, the non-production work centers merged as one and in November, the production work centers completed the transition to one workforce.

During the Sea Wolves' short history, they have supported operations in the Central, South and Europe Command areas of responsibility and conducted maintenance operations for three Carrier Strike Group exercises.

"The personal dedication and synergy created by each member of CMO-10 ensures no obstacle is insurmountable, no challenge is too great, and guarantee that we are mission ready," said Hageman.

Lt. Cmdr. Eric Seib, the previous officer in charge of CMO-10, will continue as the executive officer until he is relieved by Cmdr. Vernon Hunter later this year.

For more news from Commander, Navy Region Northwest, visit www.news.navy.mil/local/naswhidbey/.