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Kathryn Wijnaldum, LaDonna Simpson, Kimberly Jones, Kristel O’Cañas,

2021 marked the first time four black women nuclear-qualified surface warfare officers served in command at the same time. They were: Cmdr. Kimberly Jones, commanding officer of USS Tortuga (LSD 46); Cmdr. Kathryn Wijnaldum, commanding officer of USS Oak Hill (LSD 51); Cmdr. LaDonna Simpson, commanding officer of USS Carter Hall (LSD 50); and Cmdr. Kristel O’Cañas, commanding officer of USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41).

Last Updated: 29 March 2023

  

 

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