USS William P Lawrence
Commanding Officer (April 2010 - April 2012) 
Commander Tom Williams
Commanding Officer (April 2010 - April 2012)

Commander Tom Williams, U.S. Navy, was named the pre-commissioning Commanding Officer for WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG-110), the 60th ARLEIGH BURKE class destroyer, in March 2009. After attending public schools in Reston, Virginia, he received a commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Program at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY in 1992.

His sea tours include: Executive Officer, USS ANZIO (CG-68) deploying to the Mediterranean Sea in 2006; Operations Officer, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY-ONE, deploying to the North Arabian Sea in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM in 2002; Operations Officer, USS HIGGINS (DDG-76) deploying to the North Arabian Gulf in support of Middle East Force and Maritime Interception Operations in 2000-2001; Executive Officer and Operations Officer, USS CHINOOK (PC-9) deploying to EUCOM in support of Naval Special Warfare units in 1996; and 1st Lieutenant and Main Propulsion Assistant, USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) deploying to the Mediterranean Sea in support of NATO Operations in 1995.

Ashore Commander Williams served in the Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate (J5) of the Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D. C. 2008-2009; as Administrative Aide to the Secretary of the Navy and Department of the Navy Executive Secretary 2006-2007; White House Fellow and Special Assistant to the NASA Administrator 2003-2004; Special Assistant to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations 2002-2003; and Instructor and PCO/PXO Course Supervisor at the Aegis Training and Readiness Center, Dahlgren VA in 1997-1998. Commander Williams received a Masters in International Public Policy from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Washington D.C. in 1999.

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Overhead shot of PCU William P. Lawrence (DDG 110)
PCU William P. Lawrence DDG 110 at the Pascagoula Shipyard
An overhead picture of PCU William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) at the Pascagoula shipyard, taken by a NASA T-38 on 16APR10.
DDG 110 Observed POW-MAI Recognition Day
DDG 110 Observed POW-MIA Recognition Day
On 17 SEP 2010, Sailors from PCU William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) observed POW-MIA recognition day. At the Pre-Commissioning Detachment in San Diego, Sailors visited their sister ship, USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Vice Admiral Stockdale and Vice Admiral Lawrence were Prisoners of War for over six years in Vietnam.
DDG 110 Crew Participated in a Highway Clean-up
DDG 110 Crew Participated in a Highway Clean-up
At the Pre-Commissioning Unit, the crew participated in a clean-up at Highway 90 in Gautier, MS; a segment of which has been adopted by the ship.
Sailors Volunteer To Pack Gift Bags For Wounded Warriors
SAN DIEGO - This is the foundation's 6th year working to fill holiday gift bags for the injured heroes.
William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) completed Sea Trials on 21 JAN 2011
Future USS William P. Lawrence Successfully Completes "Super Trials"
William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) completed Sea Trials on 21 JAN 2011. The ship demonstrated its combat readiness with successful full power and steering trials, along with Standard Missile, 5" gun, and Vulcan Phalanx close in weapons system (CIWS) firings.
Sailors from PCU William P Lawrence (DDG 110) inspect CIWS during Sea Trials
Last Northrop Ship Aces its Sea Trials
ABOARD THE DESTROYER WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE — An ebullient mood permeated this newest warship of the Navy as it threaded the Pascagoula, Miss., shipping channel to return from three busy days of sea trials.
William P. Lawrence (DDG 110)
Northrop Grumman Delivers New Warship to the Navy
PASCAGOULA, MS - The Navy will take possession today of its newest warship built at Northrop Grumman Shipyard in Pascagoula.
William P. Lawrence Completes Crew Move Aboard
William P. Lawrence Completes Crew Move Aboard
On 21 MAR 2011, the crew of PCU William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) moved aboard.
USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) Qualifies in Naval Surface Fire Support
The USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) recently qualified in Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) for deployment readiness and Combat Systems Ships Qualification Trials on San Clemente Island.
The new USS LAWRENCE (DDG 110) Chiefs listen to the words of their Master Chief as they await the pinning of their anchors
USS LAWRENCE (DDG 110) Inaugural Chiefs Pinning Ceremony
The new USS LAWRENCE (DDG 110) Chiefs listen to the words of their Master Chief as they await the pinning of their anchors.
USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) Coalition of Sailors against Destructive Decisions Gives Back to the Community
The USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) volunteered their time on September 10th at San Diego's Crimes Victims Oaks Garden.
USS William P. Lawrence
William P. Lawrence FRG President Receives Award
The USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE FRG President (left) is awarded the Navy League Sea Services Spouse of the year
2011 Sailor of the Year Finalist
2011 Sailor of the Year Finalist
USS WILLIAM P LAWRENCE - 2011 Sailor of the Year Finalist
The USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE DDG-110 Congratulates GSM1 Gregorio
The USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE Sailor of the Year for 2011 GSM1 Gregorio, was selected Sailor of the Year for Destroyer Squadron 23 and Strike Group 11. He will now compete for Command Naval Surfaces Pacific (COMNAVSURFPAC) Sailor of the Year. If selected, he will compete for Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year.
The christening of William P. Lawrence (DDG 110)
The christening of William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), the newest Aegis guided missile destroyer built by Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, is happening Saturday, April 17, at 10 a.m.
The William P. Lawrence being christened.
DDG 110 Christening
The Navy christened the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, William P. Lawrence, on April 17th during a ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss.
Gautier Elementary School sports day, April 30, 2010
Gautier Elementary School Sports Day
FC1 Pablo and FC2 Thompson direct kids from the Gautier Elementary School in a dizzy bat race.
Earthday - DDG 110 Shipyard Cleanup
Earth Day shipyard cleanup.
Members of the Lawrence crew pose for the camera after participating in an Earth Day cleanup at the Northrop Grumman shipyard.
Sailors from PCU William P Lawrence witnessed the enshrinement of their ship's namesake
Sailors from PCU William P Lawrence witnessed
On Friday the 14th of May, sailors from PCU William P Lawrence witnessed the enshrinement of their ship's namesake, Admiral Lawrence, at the Naval Aviation Hall of Honor in Pensacola, FL. Other inductees include: astronaut Neil Armstrong, retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Thomas H. Miller, and retired Navy Capt. Richard P. Bordone.
The crew of PCU William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) on the day of ship's christening
The crew of PCU William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) on the day of ship's christening
The crew of PCU William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) on the day of ship's christening.
DDG 110
Navy to Christen Guided Missile Destroyer William P. Lawrence
The Navy will christen the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, William P. Lawrence, April 17 during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss.
On 30 JUL 2010, PCU William P. Lawrence (DDG-110) conducted a berth shift at the Pascagoula shipyard.
PCU William P. Lawrence (DDG-110) Berth Shift
Pascagoula, MS - On 30 JUL 2010, PCU William P. Lawrence (DDG-110) conducted a berth shift at the Pascagoula shipyard.
USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) Lending a Helping Hand
USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) Lending a Helping Hand
GULFPORT, Miss. (Nov. 5, 2010) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133 and sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) unload supplies during Veteran's Day.
A bow aspect of PCU William P. Lawrence on the day of ship's christening.
PCU William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) Christening
Pascagoula, MS (Ap., 17, 2010) - A bow aspect of PCU William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) on the day of ship's christening.
(PCU) William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) conducts steering and propulsion systems tests
Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS William P. Lawrence
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The Navy officially accepted delivery of the future USS William P. Lawrence from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding during a ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss, Feb. 23.
Mobile, AL Announces Ship's Commissioning
Pensacola, Fla. (Apr. 29, 2011) – The USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) will be commissioned June 4, 2011, at the Alabama State Port Authority Pier 2 Terminal in a ceremony co-hosted by the City of Pensacola and the City of Mobile.
USS William P Lawrence
Navy Commissions Destroyer William P. Lawrence
WASHINGTON - The Navy will commission the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, William P. Lawrence, Saturday, June 4, 2011, during an 11 a.m. CDT ceremony at Pier 2, Alabama State Docks, Mobile, Ala.
USS William P Lawrence Commissioning Ceromony
Navy Welcomes William P. Lawrence to the Fleet
MOBILE, Ala. (NNS) -- The Navy welcomed guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) into the fleet during a commissioning ceremony in Mobile, Ala., June 4.
USS William P. Lawrence
USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) pulls into San Diego
USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) takes its opening looks at the San Diego skyline as the newly commissioned ship pulls into it's homeport for the first time.
USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) fires a round from its five inch gun
The USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) Fires a Round from its Five Inch Gun
USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) fires a round from its five inch gun.
USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) Completes Under Sea Warfare Certification for Combat Systems Ships Qualification Tests (CSSQT)
The USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) congratulates their Undersea Warfare (USW) team for a job well done during Combat Systems Ship’s Qualification Tests (CSSQT).
USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) celebrates the Navy’s 236th birthday with the youngest officer and sailor taking the honors
The USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) celebrates the Navy's 236th birthday
The USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) celebrates the Navy’s 236th birthday with the youngest officer and sailor taking the honors of cutting the cake.
USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) Completes Live Missile Firing Events
On 30 September, 2011 the USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE completed Combat Systems Ship’s Qualification Trials (CSSQT) live firing events and launched eight SM2 missiles. After over four months of preparation and rehearsal the USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE’s air defense team launched missiles at inbound targets of various speeds and trajectories.

 Served with...
LCDR Michael R. Wohnhaas

Start Date: January 2010
End Date: January 2012
Master Chief Beverly Leedom

Start Date: March 2011
End Date: March 2013
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