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Maureen Farren

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Woman in her uniform crossing arms, smiling at camera with USS Mount Vernon behind her
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In 1998, Cmdr. Maureen A. Farren was the first woman commanding officer of a combatant ship, USS Mount Vernon (LSD 39).

Last Updated: 29 March 2023

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