USS Mustin (DDG 89)
CMC (May 2010 - May 2012)  
CMDCM(SW/AW) Rachel Costello
Command Master Chief (May 2010 - May 2012)
PERSONAL Master Chief Costello is a native of Kobe City in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. She completed public schools in Long Beach, California and enlisted in the Navy in May 1984. Upon completion of Recruit and Apprenticeship Training in Orlando, Florida, she reported to U.S. Naval Facility in Newfoundland, Canada as an undesignated Seaman.

ASSIGNMENTS Master Chief Costello was designated and advanced to Yeoman Third Class while enroute to her assignment at Naval Air Station, Miramar in San Diego, California. Her subsequent tours include: Commander, Fleet Air, Western Pacific in Atsugi, Japan; Commander, Amphibious Forces, U.S. SEVENTH Fleet in Okinawa, Japan; Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in San Diego, California; U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island; Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, and the Personal Staff of Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, D.C.

Master Chief Costello's most recent assignment was at Naval Technical Training Center, Meridian, Mississippi, the "Cradle of Administration and Logistic Ratings." As the Senior Military Instructor, she oversaw technical training for 5 ratings (PS/RP/YN/SH/SK) and student pipeline management of over 3,500 Sailors annually. This assignment was highlighted by her selection for the Command Master Chief Program.

AWARDS Master Chief Costello is a graduate of the U.S. Senior Enlisted Academy. She also completed the Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat Capstone Course and University of North Carolina Advanced Management Program. She is qualified as an Enlisted Surface and Aviation Warfare Specialist and is certified as a Master Training Specialist. Her personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and various unit and campaign awards.

 NEWS
USS Mustin conducts ship-wide zone inspections
USS Mustin Conducts Ship-Wide Zone Inspections
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 30, 2010) – Gas Turbine Systems Technician-Electric 1st Class Daniel Jacob and Ensign Ryan Bieshaar record the identification number of a piece of equipment on the USS Mustin (DDG 89) during a ship-wide inspection check.
Cmdr. Michael V. Misiewicz departs as Cmdr. Scott A. Tait, commanding officer of the USS Mustin.
Mustin holds Change of Command Ceremony
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 28, 2011) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), forward-deployed to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, held a change of command ceremony on board Mustin Jan. 28.
Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk addresses the crew of USS Mustin (DDG 89) during a ship visit.
Commander of U.S. 7th Fleet Addresses the Crew of USS Mustin
YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 5, 2011) Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, addresses the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during a ship visit.
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Gets Underway From the Japan Maritime SDF Base Kure
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Gets Underway From the Japan Maritime SDF Base Kure
Lt. Michael Bono waves goodbye to members of the Japan Self-Defense Force as the the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) gets underway from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Base Kure.
PHILIPPINE SEA - The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) connects with the oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193)
Mustin Conducts Underway Replenishment
PHILIPPINE SEA - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) connects with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during an underway replenishment. Mustin is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is permanently forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan.
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Frocks Nearly Two Dozez Sailors in At-Sea Ceremony
Mustin Frocks Nearly Two Dozen Sailors in At-Sea Ceremony
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 29, 2010) - Cmdr. Michael V. Misiewicz, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) moves into position to frock 22 new petty officers during an advancement ceremony held aboard the ship.
USS Musting (DDG 89) replenishment at sea
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Conducts a Replenishment-At-Sea
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 2, 2010) - Chief Boatswain’s Mate for the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) Adam Melancon looks on as the Mustin conducts a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) evolution with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197).
USS Mustin (DDG 89), takes part in community service (COMSERV) project
USS Mustin and 7th Fleet Orient Express Band Sailors Bring Joy to Local Community
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Dec. 4, 2010) - Gunner’s Mate Seaman Apprentice Jennifer Washick from Pottsville, Pa., assigned to the USS Mustin (DDG 89), takes part in community service (COMSERV) project with local children at the Goodwill School, a local charity organization aimed at educating children in Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
Cambodia Port Visit
Cambodian-Born Commander Visits His Homeland
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Dec. 3, 2010) - Cmdr. Michael V. Misiewicz, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), greets members of his family as Mustin arrives in Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
USS Mustin (DDG 89) anchors out at sea
USS Mustin Departs Cambodia after a Four-Day Port Visit
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Dec. 7, 2010) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) anchors out at sea off the shoreline of Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
CO of USS Mustin, Cmdr. Michael Misiewicz welcomes Tokihiko Umezaki, CO of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ikazuchi
Mustin, Ikazuchi Reconfirm Sister Ship Relationship
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 22, 2010) - Commanding Officer of USS Mustin, Cmdr. Michael Misiewicz welcomes Tokihiko Umezaki, commanding officer of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ikazuchi as he arrives on board USS Mustin.
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USS Mustin Departs Singapore
Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) departed Changi Naval Base, Singapore, July 26, after a scheduled voyage repair maintenance period.
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Sailors Welcomed by Mitsuyoshi Kajimoto, a former member of the Imperial Japanese Navy
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Sailors Visit Imperial Japanese Navy Memorial
KURE, Japan - Mitsuyoshi Kajimoto, a former member of the Imperial Japanese Navy, welcomes USS Mustin (DDG 89) Sailors to the Imperial Japanese Navy Memorial during a community service cleanup project.
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Sailors Hang Lanyard at Yamato Museum (Japan)
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Sailors Hang Lanyard at Yamato Museum (Japan)
Chief Boatswain's Mate Adam Melancon (right) and Chief Ship's Serviceman Warren Brown, assigned to USS Mustin (DDG 89), splice a lanyard to a replica bell at the Yamato Museum in Kure, Japan.
USS Mustin (DDG 89) anchored off the shoreline of Cambodia (U.S. Navy file photo)
USS Mustin Arrives in Thailand
LAEM CHABANG, Thailand - The guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Laem Chabang, Thailand Oct. 21 for a port visit and to participate in community service events in order to strengthen ties between the U.S. and the Kingdom of Thailand.
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Community Service in Thailand
USS Mustin Visits the Camillian Social Center Rayong
RAYONG, Thailand - Sonar Technician Seaman Apprentice Tia Thach, assigned to USS Mustin (DDG 89), plays frisbee with children during a community service project at the Camillian Social Center Rayong, an establishment for children who suffer from HIV/AIDS.
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Technician Helps Prepare Packaged Goods During Community Service in Thailand
USS Mustin Supports Local Communities During Thailand Visit
BANGKOK - Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Daniel Leonard, assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), helps a Thai Red Cross Society volunteer move bags of rice to prepare packaged goods kits during a community service event.
Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) heave a line during a replenishment at sea
USS MUSTIN (DDG89) RAS in South China Sea
SOUTH CHINA SEA - Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) heave a line during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199).
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Katherine Curtis Explains Torpedo Tubes to Royal Thai Navy
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Sailor Explains Torpedo Tubes to Royal Thai Navy
LAEM CHABANG, Thailand - Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Katherine Curtis, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), explains to Royal Thai Navy sailors how the ship's over-the-side torpedo tubes operate during a tour of the ship.
USS Mustin DDG89
Mustin Sailors Celebrate Centennial of Naval Aviation
YOKOSUKA, Japan - Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) celebrated 100 years of naval aviation with a ceremony honoring Capt. Henry Mustin, Dec. 7.
USS Mustin (DDG89)
Christmas Festivities aboard USS Mustin (DDG89)
Engineman 3rd Class Jermale Woody helps a Sailor from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Ikazuchi (DD 107) pick out Christmas ornaments for a Christmas tree.
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USS Mustin arrives in Ishikari
ISHIKARI, Japan – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Ishikari for a port visit Feb. 6.
Damage Controlman First Class Antonino Garcia demonstrates communications methods to Republic of Korea Navy sailors.
USS Mustin Hosts a Ship Tour for Republic of Korea Navy Sailors
Republic of Korea (March 11, 2012) - Damage Controlman First Class Antonino Garcia demonstrates communications methods to Republic of Korea Navy sailors while conducting a tour aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89).

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Commander Scott A. Tait

Start Date: June 2010
End Date: June 2012
Lieutenant Commander Collin C. Sullivan

Start Date: August 2010
End Date: August 2012
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