The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) conducted a change of command ceremony on Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 10.

Cmdr. Nathan Diaz relieved Cmdr. Daniel Broadhurst as commanding officer in front of family, friends and shipmates. Distinguished guests included Rear Adm. John F. Meier, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, and Capt. Chris Inskeep, commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26.

Under Broadhurst’s leadership, Stout completed a Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Availability at General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard, and executed several basic phase certification events. The ship earned the Maritime, Engineering, Logistics and Safety Excellence Awards during his time in command.

"It has been an honor to have led team Stout," said Broadhurst. "I am deeply privileged to have served with such positive, professional and hardworking Sailors.”

Broadhurst, a native of New England and a University of Florida graduate, served previously aboard USS Klakring (FFG 42), USS Vicksburg (CG 69), USS Cole (DDG 67) and with DESRON 23. He next reports for staff duties in Washington, D.C, serving under the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. 

Diaz, previously the ship’s executive officer, takes command as Stout continues her basic phase following a six-month CNO Availability. Following that, Stout will continue readiness preparations as part of CSG-10.

“I am honored to lead the mighty warship Stout and thankful to Cmdr. Broadhurst for paving the way for Stout’s future success,” said Diaz.

USS Stout is part of DESRON 26, the surface warfare commander for CSG-10, also known as the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group.

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