CDR James P. Lowell
Executive Officer (May 2009 - May 2011) |
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Commander James P. Lowell is a native of Wisconsin. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1993 and has served in the 2nd, 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleets and Washington D.C. Commander Lowell is temporarily assigned as Executive Officer, USS Essex (LHD 2). As a junior officer, he served as Repair, Electrical, and Auxiliary officers in USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), Navigator in USS Normandy (CG 60) and Chief Engineer in USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Commander Lowell commanded the ships USS Shamal (PC 13), USS Firebolt (PC 10), USS Thunderbolt (PC 11), USS Chief (MCM 14), and USS Avenger (MCM 1). He also commanded USS Tortuga (LSD 46), Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Japan, earning the Battle Effectiveness, Ney, and Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Awards. Ashore, Commander Lowell served in OPNAV Staff in the Directorate of Programming Division (N80) as an action officer managing Surface Warfare, Weapons, and Shipbuilding programs. Commander Lowell graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School with a Master of Science degree in Operations Research, specializing in Human Factors. He is also a graduate of the Naval War College, earning a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies and both phases of Joint Professional Military Education. Commander Lowell’s personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medals, Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medals, expert marksmanship awards, and various service and unit awards.
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Essex ARG in Exercise Cobra Gold 2011GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 14, 2011) - Ships of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and Royal Thai Navy ship HTMS Surin (LST 722) steam in formation for a photo exercise. USS Essex Embarks Royal Cambodian Navy OfficersUSS ESSEX, At sea (Feb. 28, 2011) – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex embarked 60 officers of the Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN) Feb. 27-28 to participate in shipboard operations training as part of Cambodia Maritime Exercise 2011. Essex Arrives in MalaysiaSEPENGGAR, Malaysia (March 11, 2011) – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) arrived in Sepengar, Malaysia, for a port visit March 11. USS Essex (LHD 2) in Support of Operation Tomodachi(March 21, 2011) - Marines from combat cargo load CH-46E Sea Knights with humanitarian aid and disaster relief supplies on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in support of Operation Tomodachi. USS Essex Returns to SaseboSASEBO, Japan (April 14, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Chris Pierce mans the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) pulls into Fleet Activities Sasebo. Essex is returning to Sasebo after completing a three-month patrol of the western Pacific Ocean, which included disaster relief operations in Japan. Essex Holds Change of Command CeremonyCapt. Troy Hart relieved Capt. Brent Canady as commanding officer of the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) at a change of command ceremony August 13. Essex Completes Successful ANNUALEXThe forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) arrived in Okinawa Nov. 18 to offload the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) after successfully completing Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 21G CNP Visits Forward Deployed Naval Forces in SaseboThe chief of naval personnel said he plans to continue to take care of its most valuable resource, Sailors and their families, during an all hands call Dec. 8 aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), Japan Cobra Gold 2010Essex and other US ships completes successful Cobra Gold 2010 USS Essex Participates in Balikatan 2010USS ESSEX, At sea – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) began participating in exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10) March 9 in the Republic of the Philippines and its surrounding waters USS Essex Completes Spring PatrolSASEBO, Japan – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) returned to its homeport of Sasebo, Japan March 29 after completing its annual spring patrol. Essex Completes Balikatan 2010USS ESSEX, At sea – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) departed Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines March 19 after completing exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10) 7th Fleet Commemorates U.S.-Japan Partnership aboard USS EssexSASEBO, Japan – Senior Navy and civil officials from the U.S. and Japan attended a reception aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) June 4 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan Essex Completes INSURVSASEBO, Japan (July 6, 2010) – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) completed a Material Inspection by the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) July 1, after a four-day assessment of the ship’s condition and capabilities. CSCS Provides Coxswain Training For Essex SailorsYOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- USS Essex (LHD 2) Sailors are participating in a coxswain training course provided by The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka July 19-30 USS Essex Departs for Fall PatrolUSS ESSEX, At sea (Sept. 1, 2010) – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) departed Sasebo, Japan Sept. 1, for a regularly scheduled deployment throughout the Western Pacific region. The annual patrol will feature a series of bilateral maritime training exercises designed to build relationships and enhance operational readiness between U.S. and Asian-Pacific partner nations. USS Essex (LHD 2) Gets Underway For Her Annual Fall PatrolSASEBO (Sept. 1, 2010) - Lt. j.g. Peter Rusch points to a ship in Sasebo Harbor as the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) gets underway for her annual fall patrol. Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway for fall patrol Essex Amphibious Ready Group On Patrol In the Western PacificSEA OF JAPAN - An AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is on patrol in the Western Pacific. Marines Assigned to the 31st MEU Enter the Well Deck During CRRC OperationsEAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 9, 2010) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), enter the well deck during Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) operations. Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is on patrol in the Western Pacific Essex Embarks 31st MEU Aviation Combat ElementUSS ESSEX, At sea (Sept. 7, 2010) – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) completed the fly on of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Aviation Combat Element (ACE) Sept. 7 in support of the ship’s current patrol throughout the Western Pacific region. USS Essex Hosts 9-11 RemembrancePHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2010) – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) hosted a remembrance ceremony for the victims of the 9/11 attacks on the ship’s mess decks Essex ARG Begins Exercise Valiant Shield 2010The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESX ARG) will participate in the integrated joint training exercise Valiant Shield 2010 (VS 10) Sept. 12-21 off the coast of the island nation of Palau and ending in Guam Sailors and Marines Work Together to Keep Aircraft FlyingEAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 12, 2010) – Sailors assigned to the aircraft intermediate maintenance department (AIMD) aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) have been working with Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) around the clock to ensure that their aircraft are ready for every mission during exercise Valiant Shield 2010. Motion in Motion on the EssexPHILIPPINE SEA - Marine aviation ordnancemen move away from a AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft after arming a GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided bomb on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Valiant Shield 2010, a joint U.S. military exercise in the Pacific. Essex ARG Embarks 31st MEUOKINAWA, Japan – The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESX ARG) embarked the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan Sept. 5-6 in support of the ESX ARG’s current patrol throughout the Western Pacific region. Essex ESG Completes Valiant Shield 2010USS ESSEX, At sea (Sept. 22, 2010) – The Essex Expeditionary Strike Group (ESX ESG) completed its participation in exercise Valiant Shield 2010 (VS 10) Sept. 22, ending the 11-day joint U.S. military operation off the coast of Palau and Guam. USS Essex (LHD 2) Conducts Exercise Habu Nag with IndiaUSS ESSEX, At Sea (NNS) -- The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) is participating in exercise Habu Nag 2010, an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise between the United States and India taking place Sept. 29-Oct. 5. USS Essex 31st MEU Conduct NEOUSS Essex, AT SEA (Oct 2, 2010) - The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) worked in conjunction to conduct a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise Oct. 1 off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Essex ARG Supports 31st MEU CERTEXPHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 5, 2010) – The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), with support from the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), completed a MEU certification exercise (CERTEX) Oct. 4 and is now certified for deployment. Essex Amphibious Ready Group in the East China SeaEAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 3, 2010) - Seaman Brandon Cash assists in recovering Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in a combat rubber raiding craft as they return to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex Sailors Visit Local School in Subic BaySUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 14, 2010) -- Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) visited Sergia Soriano Esteban Integrated School of Kalaklan during a scheduled port visit Oct. 14. Essex Hosts Naturalization CeremonySUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines – Ten foreign nationals took an oath of allegiance to the United States during a naturalization ceremony aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex to officially become American citizens. M-240B Machine Gun Fire ExerciseSOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 28, 2010) Aviation Ordnanceman1st Class Justin McCray, right, instructs Aviation Ordnance Airman Eric Bell on the correct use of an M-240B machine gun during a live fire exercise on the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Casey H. Kyhl) USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Java SeaJAVA SEA (Nov. 6, 2010) - Aviation boatswain's mates clean wheel stop combing aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex Sailors, 31st MEU Marines Experience Hong KongUSS ESSEX, At sea (Nov. 20, 2010) – Sailors and Marines assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit experienced Hong Kong Nov. 17-19 through a variety of tours offered by the ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department. JMSDF Aircraft Land on Essex Flight DeckUSS ESSEX, At Sea (Dec. 7, 2010) – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) conducted flight deck landing qualifications (DLQs) with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF). Keen Sword 2011 in JapanEAST CHINA SEA (Dec. 6, 2010) - A Japan Maritime Self Defense Force landing craft air cushion vehicle approaches the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Keen Sword 2011. Essex Returns to Sasebo Following Patrol of Western PacificSASEBO, Japan (Dec. 14, 2010) The crew of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), lead by Senior Chief Personnel Specialist Clint E. Christiansen, marches out to the flight deck to man the rails as the ship returns from Fall Patrol. Juliet Wharf Provides Upgraded Facilities for USS Essex, JMSDF Ships and Other Visiting ShipsSASEBO, Japan (Dec. 19, 2010) - Vice Adm. Koji Katoh, commander, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) 3rd District, Rear Adm. Richard Landolt, commander, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, and Rear Adm. Umio Otsuka, commander, JMSDF Flotilla Group 2, Rear Adm. Hidetoshi Fuchinoue, Capt. Francis Martin, commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, and local civic leaders cut a ceremonial ribbon, officially opening Juliet Wharf at Fleet Activities Sasebo. USS Essex Holds Change of CommandSASEBO, Japan (Jan. 20, 2011) - Capt. David Fluker walks through side boys during a change of command ceremony aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). USS Essex Embarks 31st MEUOKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 28, 2011) – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD2) embarked more than 1,200 Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa Jan. 27-28 in preparation for a patrol throughout the Western Pacific region. Essex ARG Embarks 31st MEU, Sails from OkinawaOKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 27, 2011) – The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) departed Okinawa, Japan Jan. 29 after onloading components of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Jan. 27-28. Essex ARG Begins Cobra Gold 2011GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 6, 2011) - The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) began its part in the U.S-Thai sponsored joint, multinational exercise Cobra Gold 2011 (CG 11) Feb. 7 in the Gulf of Thailand. Fleet Surgical Team 7 Saves Essex Sailor’s LegUSS ESSEX, At sea (Feb. 8, 2011) – Navy doctors, nurses, and a hospital corpsmen assigned to Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 7 performed critical surgery on a Sailor’s leg aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) Feb. 7. Essex ARG Conducts Successful NEO ExerciseUSS ESSEX, At sea (Feb. 12, 2011) - The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise Feb. 12 off the coast of the Kingdom of Thailand. Essex ARG Completes Cobra Gold 2011GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 16, 2011) Sailors direct a Royal Thai Navy Bell 212 helicopter as it prepares to land aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex Amphibious Ready Group Arrives in ThailandPATTAYA, Thailand (Feb. 21, 2011) – Ships of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Pattaya, Kingdom of Thailand, for a scheduled port visit Feb. 21 after completing the multinational exercise Cobra Gold 2011. Essex ARG Arrives Off Cambodian Coast for MAREXGULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 26, 2011) - The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived off the coast of Shinoukville, Cambodia, Feb. 26 to participate in the Cambodia Maritime Exercise 2011 (MAREX 11). USS Essex Hosts Flight Deck Reception in CambodiaGULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 26, 2011) - A color guard parades the colors on the flight deck of USS Essex (LHD 2) at the start of a reception for senior civil and military officials from the U.S. and Kingdom of Cambodia. USS Essex Sailors Visit Cambodian OrphanageSIHANOUKVILLE, Kingdom of Cambodia (March 2, 2011) – Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) participated in a community service (COMSERV) project March 2 at the Village d’enfant de Sihanoukville orphanage in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Navy Units Prepare to Support Tsunami-Damaged AreasSEPANGAR, Malaysia (March 11, 2001) - Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit return to the ship at Sepangar Naval Base to ensure the ship and crew are ready to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan if directed Essex ARG Ready to Provide Assistance to JapanSOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2011) Sailors on the bridge of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) navigate the ship to the coast of Japan. Essex is off the coast to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi. Essex Embarks Radiological Assessment Control TeamSEA OF JAPAN (March 19, 2011) – Richard Teets, a member of a Navy radiological assistance team, undergoes a radiological scan after arriving on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). USS Essex, 31st MEU Continue Relief Efforts in JapanMIYAKO, Japan (March 22, 2011) - U.S. Marines and a member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force unload humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter launched from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex Sailors Conduct Beach Clean Up on Oshima IslandOSHIMA ISLAND (April 3, 2011) - Sailors attached to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) move a fishing boat from a harbor on Oshima Island, Japan. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group are on Oshima Island to help clear a harbor and assist with cleaning debris from roads and a local school in support of Operation Tomodachi. Essex ARG Concludes Operation Tomodachi SupportPACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2011) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits in formation as the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Hyuga (DDH 181) transits in the background. Essex and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) is operating off the coast of Kesenuma in support of Operation Tomodachi. USS Essex offloads 31st MEUOKINAWA, Japan (Apr. 13, 2011) - The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) offloaded the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) April 12 at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan. Essex Completes Western Pacific PatrolWHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, Japan (April 12, 2011) - A landing craft utility approaches the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) to offload vehicles from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. |
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