COMPHIBRON THREE
Captain Mark Sakaguchi 
Commander (July 2011 - December 19, 2012) 
Captain Mark Sakaguchi
Commander (July 2011 - December 2012)
A native of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, CAPT Sakaguchi graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.

His at sea assignments include Gunnery Officer, Damage Control Assistant, and Main Propulsion Assistant in USS CARON (DD 970); Assistant Material Officer, Commander Destroyer Squadron Ten; commissioning Chief Engineer in USS STOUT (DDG 55); Executive Officer in USS VICKSBURG (CG 69); Commanding Officer of U.S. Naval Vessel SWIFT (HSV 2) Gold Crew, and Executive Officer, USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7).  CAPT Sakaguchi reported to COMPHIRON THREE in 2010 as Deputy Commander.  

In addition to various Surface Warfare Officer Training, CAPT Sakaguchi attended the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, Virginia to complete Phase One Joint Professional Military Education. While attending the Command and Staff College, he also earned a Masters Degree in Military Studies.

CAPT Sakaguchi’s shore assignments include joint duty at U.S. Southern Command, Miami, Florida. During this tour of duty, he served as a Naval Current Operations Officer and Counter-narcotics Operations Officer. Other shore assignments include assignment to the OPNAV staff as the Deputy Branch Head for Surface Warfare (N76) Programs and Budgets and Chief of Staff for Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center at the Washington Navy Yard.

CAPT Sakaguchi’s personal awards include the Joint Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Commendation Medal (four awards), the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), and the Navy Achievement Medal (two awards) and various campaign, expeditionary and unit awards.

 NEWS
COMPHIBRON THREE supports Exercise DAWN BLITZ
Amphibious Squadron Three (CPR3) recently participated in Exercise Dawn Blitz.
Peleliu ARG Completes Certification Exercise
SAN DIEGO - The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) returned to homeport San Diego, after completing certification exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Southern California
15th MEU, Peleliu ARG Set Sail for CERTEX
SAN DIEGO - After more than eight months of rigorous training in preparation for a deployment across the Western Pacific, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group are beginning the final certification exercise (CERTEX)
PELARG, 15TH MEU Departs Pearl Harbor
PEARL HARBOR – The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PELARG) with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departed Pearl Harbor after a brief port visit.
Peleliu ARG Receives Deployment Commendation
The PELELIU Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) for key contributions to national defense and humanitarian assistance rendered during a 2010 deployment to 5th fleet.
USS RUSHMORE (LSD 27) Demonstration of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus in truck tunnel
PHIBRON THREE SHIPS SUPPORT MIDSHIPMEN SUMMER TRAINING
Hundreds of Naval Academy and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Midshipmen traveling from all over the United States embarked on several Amphibious Squadron Three (CPR3) ships throughout the summer.
Peleliu ARG Underway for Group Sail
PACIFIC OCEAN – Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group sailed underway for Group Sail off the coast of California.
Peleliu ARG Successfully Test Fire RAM
PACIFIC OCEAN – Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducted a live-fire exercise by launching RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) in preparation for its upcoming deployment.
Peleliu ARG Begins COMPTUEX
PACIFIC OCEAN - The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit got underway to participate in Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) 2012 off the coast of California.
Peleliu ARG Aids in Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation Exercise
USS PELELIU, At sea - The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducted a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise off the coast of Southern California.
Peleliu ARG Completes COMPTUEX
SAN DIEGO - The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG) and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed their composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of California.
Peleliu ARG and 15th Meu Depart For WESTPAC Deployment
SAN DIEGO – Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PELARG) and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are scheduled to depart Naval Base San Diego on Sept. 17 for a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East.
Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Depart for Deployment
SAN DIEGO - More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit departed San Diego for deployment Monday.
Peleliu ARG Deploys
Peleliu ARG Deploys
PACIFIC OCEAN –The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departed from Naval Base San Diego for deployment to the Western Pacific ocean.
U.S., Timor-Leste Defense Forces to Conduct Exercise Crocodilo
DILI, Timor-Leste - The U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and the Timor-Leste Defense Forces (F-FDTL) will take part in Exercise Crocodilo 2012.
Peleliu ARG, 15th MEU Arrive in Timor-Leste for Exercise Crocodilo
DILI, Timor Leste – The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG) and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Dili, Timor-Leste for the start of Exercise Crocodilo with the Timor-Leste Defense Forces.
Peleliu ARG Arrives in U.S. 5th Fleet
INDIAN OCEAN – The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

 Served with...
Senior Enlisted Advisor CPR 3

Start Date: November 2010
End Date: March 2013
CAPT Shawn Lobree

Start Date: December 2010
End Date: December 2012
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