Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Puget Sound held a change of command ceremony Aug. 17 in Bremerton, Wash.

Capt. Bernard D. Knox relieved Capt. Philippe J. Grandjean as commanding officer of NAVSUP FLC Puget Sound.

The outdoor ceremony took place at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton's Charlie Pier with over 150 guests in attendance. 

Rear Adm. Deborah P. Haven, Director, Joint Reserve Force, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) presided over the event.  During her remarks, Haven pointed out that one of the major hallmarks of Grandjean’s tenure was in creating and developing partnerships to improve service to fleet customers.

“The partnership between FLC Puget Sound, the community, its partner government organizations at the local, state, and federal levels, and civic leaders, is a special one; and one that has existed for many years.  I know that these relationships have grown during Capt. Grandjean’s time here,” said Haven.

Grandjean took the helm in September 2016 and led the command’s military and civilian workforce with an emphasis on fleet support and customer service.

“We have constantly looked for ways to do better for our customers and we have taken great strides in terms of improving fleet support,” said Grandjean.  “It has been an honor to serve as commanding officer,” he said.

“Capt. Grandjean led the FLC Puget Sound staff in reenergizing the organization’s commitment to providing combat capability through quality logistics support,” said Haven.

Knox, a native of Pawleys Island, S.C., is a graduate of the University of Florida and the Naval Postgraduate School.  He comes to NAVSUP FLC Puget Sound from Washington, D.C. where he served as Chief Logistician at Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters.

In his first address to NAVSUP FLC Puget Sound personnel as commanding officer, Knox said, “This command has earned a superlative “can do” reputation throughout the fleet, and sets the standard for service and support to our customers.  I look forward to serving with you and seeing you achieve even greater things.”

NAVSUP FLC Puget Sound, one of eight FLCs under Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command, provides operational logistics, business and support services to Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Joint and Allied Forces throughout the Puget Sound region and the Pacific Rim. Products and services include contracting, fuels, global logistics, hazardous material management, household goods, integrated logistics support, material management, postal, regional transportation and warehousing.

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