USS Russell
Commanding Officer (April 2009 - April 2011) 
Commander Rodney M. Patton
Commanding Officer (April 2009 - April 2011)
CDR Patton was born and raised in Strasburg, Ohio. He was awarded a four- year NROTC scholarship to attend the Ohio State University where he graduated and received his commission in 1992.

His first tour of duty was aboard USS ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG 49), where he served as Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer and later, the Ordnance Officer and Main Propulsion Assistant. In September 1996, CDR Patton reported to Surface Warfare Officer School where he served as the Administrative Officer.

In July 1999, CDR Patton reported to USS RUSSELL (DDG 59) and served a fifteen-month tour as the Engineering Officer. He completed a second tour as Chief Engineer aboard USS FLETCHER (DD 992), and finished his tour in Hawaii as the Material Officer for Destroyer Squadron 31. In June 2003, CDR Patton completed his Joint Professional Military Education (JPME I) and obtained a Master’s Degree from the Naval War College.

In June 2004, CDR Patton reported to USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG 62) in Yokosuka, Japan as the Executive Officer. USS CHANCELLORSVILLE deployed as the Air Defense Commander for the KITTY HAWK and ENTERPRISE Strike Groups.

CDR Patton reported to U.S. Northern Command in August 2006. While in Colorado Springs, he served as the Current Operations Deputy Assistant for Ballistic Missile Defense. He also completed his Missile Defense Officer qualification in Cheyenne Mountain.

CDR Patton’s awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit awards.

 NEWS
USS Russell enters Pearl Harbor
USS Russell entering Pearl Harbor
The Arleigh Burke class are among the largest and most powerful destroyers ever built, both larger and more heavily armed than many previous cruisers.
NMCRS Pearl Harbor Recognizes Hawaii-based Commands, USS Russell
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- The Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Pearl Harbor Chapter held an awards ceremony to recognize Hawaii-based commands for their efforts during the 2010 NMCRS Fund Drive at the Hickam Memorial Theater on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam June 22
USS Russell Arrives in Sendai
SENDAI, Japan (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) arrived in Sendai, Japan, July 23 for a scheduled port visit. The visit is a continuation of U.S. – Japan joint port calls being conducted throughout the year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the U.S. – Japan Mutual Security Treaty.
USS Russell Returns to Pearl Harbor from Seven-Month Deployment
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a scheduled seven-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet Areas of Responsibilities (AOR) Aug. 6
Middle Pacific-based Koa Kai Exercise Saves Money, Time
Middle Pacific-based Koa Kai Exercise Saves Money and Time
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Training exercise Koa Kai 11-1 concluded Nov. 17, saving the Navy both time and money by keeping participating surface combatants in the middle Pacific area of responsibility instead of training off the coast of San Diego.

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 Served with...
Master Chief Sprague

Start Date: May 2009
End Date: September 2011
Commander Chicoine

Start Date: June 2009
End Date: June 2011
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