Guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) was awarded the Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) Quarterly Cryptologic Excellence Award for cryptologic efforts in support of theater, fleet and national tasking, May 16.

Chung-Hoon was also recognized in April as the Task Force 70 (CTF 70) Cryptologic Ship of the Quarter for the second fiscal quarter.

"Chung-Hoon is the gold standard for cryptology in the 7th Fleet AOR [area of responsibility] and truly has earned their selection as the winner of the C7F Cryptologic Excellence Award," said fleet cryptologist Cmdr. James C. Dudley. "During the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, USS Chung-Hoon set the standard for cryptologic excellence for the John C. Stennis Strike Group, CTF 70 and C7F."

Cmdr. Tom Ogden, Chung-Hoon's commanding officer, praised his cryptologic team for their accomplishment and spoke about the impact the team has made through their efforts.

"Combining a high level of technical knowledge and a culture of formality allows our cryptologists to perform exceptionally on a daily basis," said Ogden. "They know their equipment and the procedures to use it, and then through creativity and innovation they break new ground in the world of cryptology."

The cryptologic operations efforts aboard Chung-Hoon resulted in collection and analysis that produced time sensitive-reports, indications and warnings vital to fleet and strike group force protection.

"The impact of USS Chung-Hoon is evident in the cryptologic dominance and professional accomplishments of the Sailors," said Dudley. "Cmdr. Tom Ogden has developed a culture of cryptologic excellence aboard his ship that should be commended."

"I believe the cryptologic culture aboard Chung-Hoon stems from every cryptologist sincerely striving and desiring to be the best at what we do," said Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Christopher A. Hines. "We understand that our role is vital to the overall mission, and we use that as fuel to do our jobs."

The Chung-Hoon cryptologic team dedicated more than 800 hours of troubleshooting and maintenance to five systems, enabling the team to maximize collection and reporting for C7F, CTF 70, John C. Stennis Strike Group, and national consumers.

"USS Chung-Hoon continues to perform above and beyond, seeking answers to difficult questions in pursuit of cryptologic success," said Dudley. "This type of tenacity enhanced the collection of high-value signals, provided in-depth analysis, superb reporting and training to units throughout the AOR."

Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, Chung-Hoon is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment.

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