Wyoming Welcomes New Captain
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS090313-25
Release Date: 3/13/2009 7:25:00 PM
By Commander Submarine Group 10 Public Affairs
KINGS BAY, Ga. (NNS) -- USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (Blue) commanding officer at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. March 13.
Cmdr. William C. McKinney relieved Cmdr. William M. Combes.
Combes delivered the welcoming remarks and Capt. Stephen Gillespie, Commander Submarine Squadron 20, deputy for training, served as the principal speaker. Gillespie recognized the accomplishments of Wyoming (Blue) during Combes tenure and the role that Wyoming (Blue) had in completing 1,000 strategic deterrent Trident patrols.
The 1,000th Trident Patrol ceremony commemorated the milestone of the Ohio-class ballistic submarine in February 2009, with Wyoming Blue completing its 38th patrol and the programs 1000th patrol.
"Wyoming Blue, you should be proud of everything you have accomplished," said Combes. "The 2008 Commander Submarine Squadron Twenty "S" and "DC" award winners for Excellence in our strategic mission and damage control, the Atlantic Fleet Outstanding Trident Submarine for 2008, the 1000th Trident Strategic Deterrent Patrol and a 2008 Omaha Trophy nominee. [Wyoming Blue is] the best Trident crew in the world."
Combes applied the Wyoming's "cowboy up" spirit to not only the Wyoming crew, but to the family members. "When faced with a challenging task, it's a shift in attitude from can't to a positive can-do with confidence and a non-complaining spirit that becomes contagious," Combes said.
McKinney, who's most recent assignment was the Strike Deputy for Submarine Squadron 16, recognized the Wyoming (Blue) officers, crews, and families for their hard work and dedication.
"I look forward to sailing with you as Wyoming continues her tradition of excellence in the 'Cowboy Way'," declared McKinney.
For more news from Commander, Submarine Group 10, visit www.navy.mil/local/csg10/.
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