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Airborne Command Control and Logistics Wing Holds Change of Command

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Story Number: NNS100330-15
Release Date: 3/30/2010 2:17:00 PM

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Pittman,

Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East

NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Airborne Command Control and Logistics Wing (ACCLOGWING) held a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Station Norfolk at the LP-34 aircraft maintenance hangar on March 26.

Capt. David L. Buttram relieved Capt. Kevin R. Andersen as commander of an organization that is directly under the administrative control of Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMNAVAIRLANT) and provides administrative and training support to Pacific and Atlantic Fleet Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW) and Fleet Logistics Support (VRC) squadrons.

VAW and VRC squadrons are made up of E-2C+ Hawkeye and C-2A Greyhound types of aircraft.

Guest speaker, Rear Adm. Herman A. Shelanski, praised Andersen for his hard work and help in readying development of the E2-D Advanced Hawkeye, a significant addition to ACCLOGWING.

"As long as we continue to work together we will continue to see success in this community," said Andersen.

Buttram previously served as the Hawkeye/Greyhound requirements officer at the Pentagon and prepared to take over the responsibilities of the his new command, including readying the E2-D for widespread fleet usage.

"We will continue to improve readiness and make sure warfighter's have everything they need to get the job done," said Buttram.



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