Swamp Foxes Change Command aboard USS Harry S. Truman

Swamp Foxes Change Command aboard USS Harry S. Truman
USS HARRY S. TRUMAN

American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) hosted a change of command ceremony of the “Swamp Foxes” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 74 on Dec. 21.

Cmdr. Matt Boren, who previously served as HSM-74’s executive officer, took over as commanding officer, relieving Cmdr. Jim Miller, who has commanded HSM-74 since Sept. 29, 2012.

“We’ve done great things tactically and professionally on this carrier. We won the Battle E award, among several other. We’re the only airborne anti-submarine warfare asset and we provide a lot of the recognized maritime picture for the strike group,”said Miller.

Cmdr. Boren commented: “I’ve been with the squadron for the last 15 months, including all the workups. We’re halfway into deployment and I think everyone knows their battle rhythm and is comfortable with our day-to-day operations. We’re deployed to the Arabian Gulf and I couldn’t think of a better time to take command. I think the squadron is set up to have continued success.”

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Naval Today Staff, December 31, 2013; Image: Wikimedia