USS William P Lawrence
Executive Officer (January 2010 - January 2012) 
LCDR Michael R. Wohnhaas
Executive Officer (January 2010 - January 2012)
Lieutenant Commander Michael R. Wohnhaas is a native of Barnesville, PA. He received his commission from the U.S. Naval Academy in May 1996 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in History. He completed his Master of Military Arts and Sciences (MMAS) in Strategy, and Joint Professional Military Education (Phase I) curriculum, at Army Command and General Staff College in 2007. He went on to complete Joint Professional Military Education (Phase II) at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA."

LCDR Wohnhaas’s initial assignment was aboard USS Anzio (CG-68) where he was designated a Surface Warfare Officer and served as Communications Division Officer, Main Propulsion Division Officer, and Gunnery Officer. He then served as Damage Control Assistant aboard USS Supply (AOE-6). Following this tour, he served as Lead Damage Control and Gunnery instructor at the Surface Warfare Officer School, Division Officer Course, Newport, R.I. His Department Head tours included service as Combat Systems Officer aboard USS Vandegrift (FFG-48), as well as Force Protection and Combat Systems Officer at Commander, Destroyer Squadron 26. He recently finished a tour at USJFCOM Joint Enabling Capabilities Command, which included deployments to Ramadi, Iraq, and Kabul, Afghanistan.

LCDR Wohnhaas’s personal decorations include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and several other unit and service awards.

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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.
Photo of Captain Kay Hire, USNR, mission specialist aboard STS 130 ENDEAVOR February 2010, with ships patch flown in space.
Ship's patch flown in space on board the space shuttle - ENDEAVOR (STS 130)
Photo of Captain Kay Hire, USNR, mission specialist aboard STS 130 ENDEAVOR February 2010, with ships patch flown in space. Photo was shot in the JEM looking out the port window - the top of the NRL HICO-RAIDS experiment is visible (with grapple fixture), as well as a radiator, and solar array.
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...
Commander Tom Williams

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

Start Date: March 2011
End Date: March 2013
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