NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. Capt. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Hightower), U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. He has since served in three afloat command cadre positions including Executive Officer of USCGC BLOCK ISLAND in Atlantic Beach, NC, Commanding Officer of USCGC BARANOF in Manama, Bahrain, and Commanding Officer of USCGC LIBERTY in Juneau, AK. Homeported at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California, Coast Guard Cutter Waesche, the second of eight planned National Security Cutters, is 418 feet long . Building on the National Security Strategy, the National Cyber Strategy outlines how the United States will ensure the American people continue to reap the benefits of a secure cyberspace that reflects our principles, protects our security, and promotes our prosperity. Commanding Officer USCGC STONE (WMSL 758) Attn: Member's Name/Rank 1050 Register Street North Charleston, SC 29405. Ed Sundberg, Commodore, Destroyer Squadron 60, aboard the ship at Naval Station Rota, Spain, April 21, 2023. Stone embarked officers from the Brazilian Navy and provided real-time reports to their shoreside watch floor. This patrol served as the cutters initial shakedown cruise following delivery in November. A diving and salvage officer, he served aboard USS Recovery (ARS 43), a salvage and rescue tug homeported in Little Creek, Virginia. Stone was the first U.S. Coast Guard cutter to call in Uruguay in over a decade. CG CYBER Operations Department consists of CGCC-33 Network Operations and Security Center, and CGCC-35 Future Operations Division. Adam Morrison as the commanding officer of USCGC Stone (WMSL 758), during a formal change of command ceremony at the unit, Wednesday. Stone deployed in the Coast Guards Seventh District area of operations in support of U.S. Southern Command for Operation Southern Cross and Coast Guard Homeland Security Task Force Southeast for Operation Vigilant Sentry. Clinton Carlson, Stone's commanding officer. Morrison will report for duty as deputy Coast Guard Cyber Command. Archives are available for Navy League Members and Seapower subscribers on the Navy League website. An embarked unmanned aircraft system (UAS) bolstered Stones capabilities and captured imagery of over 300 vessels. He is responsible for conducting full-spectrum cyberspace operations in support of Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Defense mission objectives. Born in Memphis, TN and raised in Seminole, FL, Commander Tesson graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 2000. He has previously served in six U.S. Coast Guard cutters prior to STONE, including: PLANETREE; EAGLE; SENECA; Commanding Officer of the Cutter CHANDELEUR; HARRIET LANE; and Commanding Officer of the Cutter MOHAWK. Command Master Chief, Master Chief Michael A. Between March 10-13, the @kon_marine ship https://t.co/oyEIdO7acU. Our crew training was balanced with shining a big spotlight on illegal fishing practices in the South Atlantic. He is responsible for supporting the Commanders ability to conduct operations and deliver effects in and through the cyberspace operational domain. Marine Corps University. Stone last visited Uruguay in January of 2021 on a similar mission to address port security and threats posed by IUU fishing, and to help facilitate safe and lawful maritime commerce and travel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Riley Perkofski), USCGC Stone conducts machine gun training in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Predmore, a culinary specialist assigned to USCGC Stone (WMSL 758), fires an M240B medium machine gun during a live-fire training shoot in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, March 17, 2023. Choose which Defense.gov products you want delivered to your inbox. Marit, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. "We are very keen to not only negotiate international agreements to address IUU fishing, as we did with the Port State Measures Agreement. Beyond Operation Southern Cross's immediacy, the U.S. government intends these collaborations to promote long-term regional stability, security, and economic prosperity. TheCPT is the Coast Guards deployable unit responsible for offering cybersecurity services to the Marine Transportation System (MTS). The USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) became the U.S. Coast Guard's newest national security cutter during a commissioning ceremony Friday at Coast Guard Base Charleston. Adam Morrison as the commanding officer of USCGC Stone (WMSL 758), during a formal change of command ceremony at the unit, Wednesday. Captain Carlson assumed command of STONE after serving as the Coast Guard's "Director of Law Enforcement, Maritime Security, and Defense Operations Policy." There, he oversaw the strategic mission management of some the Coast Guard's most dynamic programs responsible for the safety and security of the nation. Even before leaving the pier, the Stone set milestones. USS Roosevelt Holds Change of Command Ceremony On maiden voyage, USCGC Stone crew interdict narcotics in Caribbean Best practices and areas for future collaboration were shared by, RT @jiatfs: Great work by @ArmadaColombia @FuerzaAereaCol for carrying out this operation. These operations involved law enforcement boarding demonstrations and a search and rescue exercise with a Uruguay Naval Air Force helicopter crew. 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(U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Riley Perkofski), Information about the U.S. Coast Guards efforts to combat IUU-F, including the Coast Guards IUU-F Strategic Outlook, the National 5-Year Strategy for Combatting IUU-F, and other resources, can be found, For information on how to join the U.S. Coast Guard, visit, Destination Marine Board of Investigation, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Working under CTU tasking, Stone interdicted 69 migrants at sea and facilitated safe repatriation to their country of origin. "I could not be more proud of this crew. Rear Adm. (lower half) Christopher D. Stone will be assigned as commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Seven; commander, Task Force Seven Six; and commander, Amphibious Force, Seventh Fleet, Okinawa, Japan. Huffman is currently serving as commander, Carrier Strike Group Twelve, Norfolk, Virginia. Between sea duty, Commander Tesson planned, built and maintained shore infrastructure while serving in the Coast Guards Civil Engineering program. U.S. Coast Guard Capt. He is married to the former Cynthia Booth and they have one daughter, Allison, a chemical engineer currently working in Indiana, and an affectionate Shiloh Shepherd called Hope. New: Concealed-carry credentialing program for Coast Guard law We look forward to our upcoming engagements, first with Guyana." - Capt. In Brazil, the crew practiced communications and steaming in close formation, an essential skill for joint and combined operations. Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. He also holds a Master in Public Policy degree from Princeton Universitys School of Public and International Affairs. Stone is the ninth Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC) in the Coast Guard fleet and is based in North Charleston. Following delivery, Captain Morrison and his crew completed OPERATION SOUTHERN CROSS, a multi-month deployment to the South Atlantic to spotlight illegal fishing practices. The Stone crew were given a unique opportunity to forge new bonds and strengthen the foundations of previous alliances in the face of a global crisis and did so through in-person and virtual engagement, conscious of the risks involved. Balancing a career between the afloat and civil engineering communities, he has developed a well-rounded skill set focused in the areas . After earning a Masters Degree in Construction Engineering and Management from Virginia Tech in 2005, he was assigned to the Facilities Design and Construction Center in Seattle, WA as a Construction Manager. He previously commanded Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia, the Coast Guards largest unit outside the United States based in Manama, Bahrain. Capt. Previous to assignment at Marine Corps University, he served as the Deputy Commander of Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. Stone is the ninth Legend-class national security cutter, one of the U.S. Coast Guards flagships, provided a presence and support for national security objectives throughout the Atlantic. 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USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) holds change of command ceremony CGC Waesche - United States Coast Guard An official website of the United States government, Coast Guard Formal Investigation - Spirit of Norfolk, Sector Jacksonville Prevention Department Information Page, National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB), Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Ensure the security of our cyberspace, maintain superiority over our adversaries, and safeguard our Nations critical maritime infrastructure. Carlson is arriving from U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters serving as director of Law Enforcement, Maritime Security, and Defense Operations Policy. This work, USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) holds change of command ceremony, by CWO2 Sara Muir, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright. He is a 1995 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Stone is on a scheduled multi-mission deployment in the South Atlantic . "The United States stands with Uruguay in our . MCRB is a component of CGCYBER that focuses on cybersecurityin the commercial maritime transportation community. Prior to that, in June 2021, he completed a Military Fellowship at the Council on Foreign Relations. Few leads, false alarms as search for Texas gunman, At least 6 dead after dust storm causes crashes in, Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr sues over removal from, Southern Baptist leader selection process fails amid, Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells, California sues Elk Grove over housing project for, Charleston receives $10M grant for flooding project, $5K reward offered in possible rabbit drowning, Disabled boaters rescued from Lake Moultrie, BCSO warns of outstanding warrant scam alert, Victim IDd in deadly Folly Beach golf cart crash, Dominion Energy raising rates for SC customers, Tickets on sale now for Intl African American Museum. MEDIA ADVISORY: USCGC Stone returns home following 105-day multi SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences|Unsubscribe|Help. USCGC Stone returns home following 105-day multi-mission patrol. Morrisons reported to Stone after serving as the first U.S. Coast Guard attach assigned to Defense Attach Office Tokyo within the United States embassy. The USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) crew was a part of the U.S. Southern Command for Operation Southern Cross and Coast Guard Homeland Security Task Force Southeast for Operation Vigilant Sentry. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Riley Perkofski), Crew members assigned to USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) watch the sunset while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 23, 2023. Stone is the ninth Legend-class national security cutter in the Coast Guard fleet, homeported in Charleston, South Carolina. Stone conducted at-sea exercises with Brazilian and Uruguayan naval forces. -USCG-. February 15th, DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled, Version: 378719a7422dbf16a653a31d0524fb9a2058ed47_2023-04-20T10:09:12. FLETC Registration Desk: (843) 740-3276, An official website of the United States government, Coast Guard Formal Investigation - Spirit of Norfolk, Sector Jacksonville Prevention Department Information Page, National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB), Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Another legend created! Ashore Carlsons assignments include the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Waterways Management Branch, Coast Guard Port Security Unit 311, United States Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexandra Hartman prepares to release the tether lines on one of the USCGC Stone's (WMSL 758) small boats for launch off the coast of Northern Brazil on Jan. 14, 2021. . in May 2022. Captain Carlson is a Cutterman, a qualified Port Security Officer, and a U.S. Navy Ship Salvage Diving Officer. & #10;The Coast Guard Cutter Stone, a Legend-Class National Security Cutter, currently under . (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Riley Perkofski), USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) crew members assist Brazilian Navy personnel aboard the Stone during combined exercises in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, March 6, 2023. A look at our #GoldStarSpousesDay luncheon yesterday where the #SOUTHCOM and U.S. A https://t.co/igAzykP05C, RT @USCGSoutheast: #DrugBust The crew of USS Farragut (DDG 99) offloaded 2,314 kilograms of #cocaine & 1,986 pounds of #marijuana worth $69, RT @SECNAV: @USNavyCNO & I are pleased to announce our plan to scale unmanned platforms to @NAVSOUS4THFLT. Commander Tesson became the twenty-ninth Commanding Officer of USCGC ACTIVE on 24 May 2021. Captain Carlson assumed command of STONE after serving as the Coast Guards Director of Law Enforcement, Maritime Security, and Defense Operations Policy. There, he oversaw the strategic mission management of some the Coast Guards most dynamic programs responsible for the safety and security of the nation. @JIATFS mission is to assist in the effort to co, Honoring our Gold Star Spouses: Born in Memphis, TN and raised in Seminole, FL, Commander Tesson graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 2000. . COMMANDING OFFICER: Commander Brian J. Tesson. NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) A US Coast Guard crew returned to their home port in North Charleston after 105 days on patrol in the South Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Florida. Guyana coast guard small boats patrol alongside the USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) off Guyana's coast on Jan. 9, 2021. Information about the U.S. Coast Guards efforts to combat IUU-F, including the Coast Guards IUU-F Strategic Outlook, the National 5-Year Strategy for Combatting IUU-F, and other resources, can be foundhere. Ms. Laura Cavallo, the grandniece of the ship's namesake and ship's sponsor, was also in attendance. Southern Cross was the services first patrol to the South Atlantic in recent memory undertaken with Guyana, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Portugal. A 1990 graduate of the Citadel, the military college of South Carolina, Carlson began his military career as an ensign in the U.S. Navy. For information on how to join the U.S. Coast Guard, visitGoCoastGuard.comto learn about active duty, reserve, officer, and enlisted opportunities. A diving and salvage officer, he served aboard USS Recovery (ARS 43), a salvage and rescue tug homeported in Little Creek, Virginia. His afloat tours include Planetree (WLB 307), Eagle (WIX 327), Seneca (WMEC 906), Chandeleur (WPB 1319), Harriet Lane (WMEC 903), and Mohawk (WMEC 913). While underway, Stones crew worked to counter illicit maritime activities, strengthen regional maritime sovereignty and facilitate the safety of life at sea. A Diving and Salvage Officer, he served aboard USS RECOVERY (ARS 43), a salvage and rescue tug homeported in Little Creek, Virginia. Rear Admiral Vann and his wife Darlene are the proud parents of daughters LT Hailey Murray, MC, USN, and Madison Vann. Stones crew completed port visits in Montevideo, Uruguay, Suape and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Stone is the ninth Legend-class national security cutter, one of the U.S. Coast Guards flagships, provided a presence and support for national security objectives throughout the Atlantic. Carlson is arriving from U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters serving as director of Law Enforcement, Maritime Security, and Defense Operations Policy. A career operations afloat officer, he commanded Coast Guard cutters HARRIET LANE and ASSATEAGUE, and served onboard cutters ACTIVE, GALLATIN, and FORWARD. Following delivery, Captain Morrison and his crew completed OPERATION SOUTHERN CROSS, a multi-month deployment to . Clinton Carlson, Stones commanding officer. Everyone displayed proficiency and excellence throughout the patrol during all evolutions, training drills, or operations. Stone's crew returned to their home port following a 105-day patrol in the South Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Florida Straits. These operations involved law enforcement boarding demonstrations and a search and rescue exercise with a Uruguay Naval Air Force helicopter crew. Stone is on a scheduled multi-mission deployment in the South Atlantic Ocean to counter illicit maritime activities and strengthen relationships for maritime sovereignty throughout the region. USCGC Stone. - Stone is the ninth National Security Cutter. NSCs execute homeland security and defense missions throughout the maritime environment. They interacted with partners in Guyana, Brazil, Uruguay, and Portugal, strengthening relationships and laying the foundation for increased partnerships to counter illicit maritime activity. Official Publication of the Navy League of the United States, Release from the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area. DVIDS - News - USCGC Stone returns to homeport after 61-day patrol For more information regarding policy and services provided by MCRB and the CPT please visit our website at:Maritime Cyber Readiness Branch. Morrisons reported to Stone after serving as the first U.S. Coast Guard attach assigned to Defense Attach Office Tokyo within the United States embassy. These collaborative engagements supported U.S. initiatives to enhance regional cooperation, strengthen and fortify effective governance and preserve the ocean as a healthy, sustainable and resilient resource for future generations. His last staff tour was with United States Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany. The U.S. Coast Guard conducted Operation Southern Cross in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Southern Command, charged with managing operations in central and South America by working collaboratively to ensure the Western Hemisphere is secure, free, and prosperous. Brazil and the United States partner to combat illegal fishing as USCGC Clinton Carlson, right, USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) commanding officer, discusses ship capabilities with Brazil Navy Capt. Previously he commanded Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA). United States Coast Guard > Our Organization > Area Cutters > CGC USCGC Stone returns home following 105-day multi-mission patrol Adam Morrison, commanding officer of USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) "Our teammates aboard USCGC Stone are helping keep our shared neighborhood - the Western Hemisphere- safe, successfully stopping illicit narcotics smuggling, while continuing their equally important mission . From 2011 to 2015 he served as the Base Seattle Facility Engineer, and most recently as the Executive Officer of Civil Engineering Unit Oakland. North Charleston, SC 29405, Quarterdeck: (843)-746-7712 Working under CTU tasking, Stone interdicted 69 migrants at sea and facilitated safe repatriation to their country of origin. USCGC Waesche (WMSL-751) Strength - Endurance - Service . Stone also hosted an offshore Commander Task Unit (CTU) where they met with 69 migrants at sea and facilitated safe repatriation to their country of origin. Commander Tessons military awards include two Meritorious Service Medals, five Coast Guard Commendation Medals, the Coast Guard Achievement medal and other personal, team and unit awards. During Operation Southern Cross, Stone conducted operations to counter illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU-F) by partnering with South American countries to provide maritime domain awareness and information sharing on potential IUU-F vessels and other illicit maritime activity. Morrison was recognized by his Chief's Mess and made an honorary Chief Petty Officer. It was no easy feat to assemble a crew and ready a cutter for sea, but to do so in a COVID-19 environment followed by a two-month patrol is truly quite amazing. On Maiden Voyage, USCGC Stone Crew Interdict Narcotics in Caribbean It has been an honor and privilege to serve alongside the plank owner crew of Coast Guard Cutter Stone, said Morrison. Rear Adm. Thomas S. Wall will be assigned as deputy chief of staff, Submarines, Maritime Command Headquarters; commander, Submarines, NATO; and deputy commander, Submarine Group Eight, Northwood, United Kingdom. To report a cybersecurity incident, please call: Coast Guard National Response Center (NRC): For more information on public maritime cybersecurity, please visit: Maritime Cyber Readiness Branch/ Cyber Protection Team. The CGCYBER Operations Support Department provides the following support functions: RearAdmiral John Jay Vann assumed duties as Commander, Coast Guard Cyber Command located in Washington, DC. Stone is currently serving as special assistant to the vice chief of naval operations, Washington, D.C. Rear Adm. (lower half) Derek A. Trinque, selected for promotion to rear admiral, will be assigned as director, Strategy, Policy, Programs, and Logistics, J5/4, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.