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07 May 2002

Admiral Doran Now Leads Pacific Fleet

Adm. Walter F. Doran became the 30th commander in chief of the world's largest naval command May 4. "We have complete confidence in your ability and we know that you and your commanders and your staff are up to the task," said Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Vern Clark, who was guest speaker during the brief ceremony aboard the historic battleship Missouri moored along Battleship Row here. "Our nation is at war. Adm. Doran, a native of Albany, N.Y., now leads a fleet responsible for more than half the Earth's surface and comprises more than 180 ships, 1,400 aircraft and 232,500 Sailors, Marines and civilians. He took over from Adm. Thomas B. Fargo, who relinquished command of the Pacific Fleet to become commander in chief of the U.S. Pacific Command, headquartered at Camp H.M.

13 Jul 2005

U.S. Pacific Fleet Welcomes New Commander

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) -- Adm. Gary Roughead assumed command over the Navy’s largest area of responsibility as Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, when he relieved Adm. Walter F. Doran July 8 in front of the USS Missouri Memorial on Ford Island. Military and civilian guests gathered not only to say goodbye to Doran but also to welcome Roughead. Speakers included Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Vern Clark and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command Adm. William J. Fallon. Attending dignitaries included various flag and general officers currently serving in the Pacific region, in addition to former Pacific Command and Pacific Fleet commanders. Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle, U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, (D-Hawaii), and civilian and military dignitaries from several Asian and Pacific nations also were present.

13 Jan 2003

New Aegis Destroyer Christened at Northrop Grumman

said Adm. Walter F. Doran, USN, commander of the U.S. Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ingalls Operations. displayed by Gordon Pai'ea Chung-Hoon. 78), and USS Preble (DDG 88). Adm. Doran was principal speaker at Northrop Grumman's Ship Systems sector for the christening of the Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), named to honor Rear Adm. (DD 502), severely crippled. Adm. Grumman team. courageous actions of Chung-Hoon. father figure. White said. something. Waianae, Hawaii. United States of America. destroyer and Uncle Gordon's heroic workmanship complement each other. of Aegis guided missile destroyers - the U.S. destroyer fleet. to sea control and power projection. Pascagoula," said Rear Adm. Charles S. executive officer, Ships.

03 Jan 2003

New Destroyer to be Christened

The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Walter F. Doran, USN, will be the principal speaker for a ceremony here Jan. 11 honoring a Navy destroyerman as the U.S. Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Ship Systems sector. with the name Chung-Hoon to honor Rear Adm. Gordon P. dead and his ship, USS Sigsbee (DD 502), severely crippled. ceremony. sponsor's cousin and daughter, respectively. The U.S. before and during the ceremony. The Rev. Robert L. invocation. participate in the festivities as well. In addition to Adm. Rear Adm. William W. Theater Surface Combatants; Perry White, stepson of Rear Adm. Chung-Hoon; Capt. Philip N. conversion and repair, Pascagoula; and Dr. Philip A. Systems sector. commemorates a triumph of the human spirit. in the face of catastrophic damage to his own ship.