An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

News from around the Fleet

Fleet Weather Center Norfolk Change of Command

10 May 2023

From LTJG Lee Gray, Fleet Weather Center Norfolk, CDPAO

Fleet Weather Center Norfolk (FWC-N) held a Change of Command ceremony at The Brashear Conference Center on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Virginia on April 21, 2023 where Captain Mark Murnane, Syracuse, New York native, relieved Captain Erin E. O. Acosta, a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania native as Fleet Weather Center’s 34th Commanding Officer (CO). This turnover between Acosta and Murnane came full-circle as he also relieved her in 2017 as commanding officer of Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Warfare Center Yokosuka, Japan.

Fleet Weather Center Norfolk (FWC-N) held a Change of Command ceremony at The Brashear Conference Center on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Virginia on April 21, 2023 where Captain Mark Murnane,  Syracuse, New York native, relieved Captain Erin E. O. Acosta, a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania native as Fleet Weather Center’s 34th Commanding Officer (CO).  

 

This turnover between Acosta and Murnane came full-circle as he also relieved her in 2017 as commanding officer of Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Warfare Center Yokosuka, Japan. 

 

During Acosta’s time as CO, FWC-N has had some great accomplishments. The command has given support during 16 major hurricanes, supported major operations like the Chinese balloon recovery, and overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, just to name a few achievements.   

 

Acosta is excited for the new experiences and challenges that she will have at her next command as the Chief of Staff at Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. She reflected on her time at the Fleet Weather Center and the legacy that she is leaving for those who succeed her, as she recounted, “It’s been an absolute honor and privilege to lead and to serve such an extraordinary team of experts and professionals. Truly awe-inspiring. Today is a celebration of the Fleet Weather Center Norfolk Sailor and Civilian team’s exceptional service to the Fleet.” 

 

As he comes aboard to relieve Acosta, Murnane brings a breadth of Fleet experience as he recently served as Fleet Oceanographer of U. S. Fleet Forces Command, Norfolk, Virginia where he utilized FWC-N products to inform the decision makers at that level. He gave some insight into what he envisions for FWC-N as he assumes his role as commanding officer.

 

 “I am humbled and excited to join this fantastic team and return to the building where my career in Naval oceanography started,” Murnane said. “It will be great to be working with Sailors and Civilians that are dedicated to our varied mission sets and focused on Fleet safety across the globe.”

 

Presiding over the ceremony, Rear Admiral Ron Piret expressed his pride and gratitude for all the work, achievements, and contributions to the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography community from Fleet Weather Center Norfolk.

 

The ceremony concluded with the traditional assumption of command where Capt. Murnane read his orders and officially relieved Capt. Acosta. 

 

Fleet Weather Center Norfolk provides timely, accurate, and tactically relevant meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) products and services to Navy, Joint, Allied, and Coalition forces operating in Task Force 80, Second Fleet, Fourth Fleet, and Sixth Fleet Areas of responsibility in order to protect the Fleet and enable decision superiority for the warfighter. 
 

Google Translation Disclaimer

  • Google Translate, a third party service provided by Google, performs all translations directly and dynamically.
  • Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea, cnrk.cnic.navy.mil has no control over the features, functions, or performance of the Google Translate service.
  • The automated translations should not be considered exact and should be used only as an approximation of the original English language content.
  • This service is meant solely for the assistance of limited English-speaking users of the website.
  • Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea, cnrk.cnic.navy.mil does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information translated.
  • Some items cannot be translated, including but not limited to image buttons, drop down menus, graphics, photos, or portable document formats (pdfs).
  • Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea, cnrk.cnic.navy.mil does not directly endorse Google Translate or imply that it is the only language translation solution available to users.
  • All site visitors may choose to use similar tools for their translation needs. Any individuals or parties that use Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea, cnrk.cnic.navy.mil content in translated form, whether by Google Translate or by any other translation services, do so at their own risk.
  • IE users: Please note that Google Translate may not render correctly when using Internet Explorer. Users are advised to use MS Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox browser to take full advantage of the Google Translate feature.
  • The official text of content on this site is the English version found on this website. If any questions arise related to the accuracy of the information contained in translated text, refer to the English version on this website, it is the official version.

Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea   |   PSC 478 Box 1   |   FPO AP, 96212-0001
Official U.S. Navy Website