USS Stethem
Commanding Officer (May 2009 - May 2011)  
CDR Hank Adams
Commanding Officer (May 2009 - May 2011)
Commander Adams received his commission and a Bachelors degree in History from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1991. He received a Masters degree from St. John’s College in 1998.

At-sea assignments include Damage Control Assistant in USS THOMAS C. HART (FF 1092), commissioning First Lieutenant and Navigator in USS STOUT (DDG 55), Weapons Officer in USS RUSSELL (DDG 59), Commanding Officer in USS THUNDERBOLT (PC 12), Executive Officer in USS PORT ROYAL (CG 73), and Executive Officer in USS STETHEM (DDG 63).

Shore-duty assignments include Instructor of Seamanship and Navigation at the U.S. Naval Academy, duty on the Navy Staff in Washington, D.C. and Joint Operational Planner in the U.S. Pacific Command Standing Joint Force Headquarters.

 NEWS
DDG 63 Port Visit in Okinawa
USS Stethem Makes Port Visit to Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa White Beach Festival
USS STETHEM (DDG 63) arrived today in Okinawa, Japan to participate in the 2010 White Beach Festival.
USS Stethem (DDG 63) aligns course in preparation for an underway replenishment in the Pacific Ocean
USS Stethem Arrives in Donghae for Exercise Foal Eagle 2011
DONGHAE, Korea (Mar. 17, 2011) - USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrived in the port of Donghae, Republic of Korea (ROK), March 17 for a visit in preparation for exercise Foal Eagle 2011.
Stethem Sailors Strengthen Ties in Russia
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), departed the port city of Vladivostok after a five-day visit beginning July 1.
USS Stethem Arrives in Russia
USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, for a scheduled port visit July 1. The visit provides an opportunity to promote stability in the Asia-Pacific region by demonstrating that the United States and Russia are committed to a regional partnership and the growth of foreign relations.
USS Stethem DDG 63
Stethem Holds Change of Command Ceremony
Cmdr. Henry C. Adams relieved Cmdr. Shan M. Byrne as Stethem's commanding officer. Guests in attendance included the family of Robert Stethem, the ship's namesake, and keynote speaker Capt. Charles Williams, commander, Destroyer Squadron 15.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stetham (DDG 63) is underway in the western Pacific Ocean.
Stethem, along with DESRON 15, Participates in Undersea Warfare Exercise
The USS Stetham (DDG 63) is underway in the western Pacific Ocean. Stetham is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is participating in Undersea Warfare Exercise
Camp Zama Co-Op Offers Japanese Soldiers Tour of USS Stethem
YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- A group of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers from various regions visited Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) for a tour of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile cruiser USS Stethem (DDG 63) Aug. 12
Retired Chief Boatswain's Mate (SEAL) Ken Stethem receives a bronzed master chief cover from Chief Intelligence Specialist
USS Stethem Holds Honorary Master Chief Frocking For Namesake
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 24, 2010) Retired Chief Boatswain's Mate (SEAL) Kenneth J. Stethem receives a bronzed master chief cover from Chief Intelligence Specialist Dan Mayfield and Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Jeff Kuhlman, both assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), during a ceremony to celebrate his brother and ship namesake, Robert D. Stethem's, honorary frocking of to the rank of master chief petty officer. Steelworker 2nd Class Robert Dean Stethem was killed aboard TWA
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 31, 2010) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick West visits the USS Stethem
MCPON Rick West Visits USS Stethem
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 31, 2010) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West crosses the brow of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) to meet with Sailors during his visit to Fleet Activities Yokosuka
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) is assisted pier side by local tugboats.
USS Stethem (DDG 63) in Okinawa, Japan
OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 11, 2010) The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) is assisted pier side by local tugboats.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) is underway in the East China Sea.
Stethem Makes Port Visit to Hong Kong
HONG KONG - The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrived in Hong Kong for a port visit during the Chinese New Year celebration Feb. 4.
Sailors watch Indian sailors transport officers in rigid-hull inflatable boats as part of exercise Malabar 2011.
US, Indian Navies Kick Off Malabar 2011
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2011) Sailors assigned aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) watch Indian sailors transport officers in rigid-hull inflatable boats as part of exercise Malabar 2011.

 Served with...
Commander Michael DeVore

Start Date: May 2009
End Date: May 2011

 ‭(Hidden)‬ Command Master Chiefs
Commander Michael DeVore

Start Date: May 2009
End Date: May 2011
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