By Lt. Robert Myers, Director Surface Warfare Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Rear Adm. Peter Fanta relieved Rear Adm.
Thomas Rowden as director, Surface Warfare (OPNAV N96) during a change of
command at the Pentagon July 18.
Rowden, a native of Washington, D.C. assumed command as N96
in January 2012 and ensured resourcing requirements for surface combatant ships
operating around the world.
While under Rowden's command, N96 planned and programmed
current and future readiness, including maintenance, modernization, manpower,
sensors, weapons and training for surface ships to complete their assigned
missions. The N96 team supports ships which include, but are not limited to,
the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Zumwalt-class destroyers (DDG 1000) and the
future large surface combatant replacement for the 2030s timeframe.
"It has been a privilege to lead an outstanding group
of professionals- active duty, civilian and contractor - charged with building
the budget for all elements of the surface force," said Rowden. "I
have no doubt that Surface Warfare will continue to move forward and meet high
expectations."
A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and native of
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Fanta assumed command as N96 following his last tour of
duty as deputy director for Resources and Acquisition (J8) in Washington, D.C.
"I am excited to be the new Director of Surface Warfare
and I look forward to the hard work ahead," said Fanta. "We will
continue to work together, set the standard even higher, and meet the needs of
the fleet."
Fanta's at sea assignments include: Commander, Expeditionary
Strike Group 5, Commander, Amphibious Squadron 2 and Bataan Expeditionary
Strike Group. He was also the commanding officer of USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and
commanding officer of USS Falcon (MHC 59).
His previous shore assignments include: director, Ballistic
Missile Defense and Combat Systems Integration, Surface Warfare Division
(N86F); executive assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial
Management and Comptroller); senior fellow, Chief of Naval Operations Strategic
Studies Group; chief, Programming and Budget Joint Staff (J8) and chief,
Programming Branch, Navy (OPNAV N8).
N96 is aligned under the deputy Chief of Naval Operations
for Warfare Systems (OPNAV N9).
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