HMS Hexapuma (CA-412): Difference between revisions

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'''{{hms|Hexapuma|CA-412|hcn}}''' is a [[Saganami-C-class]] [[Heavy Cruiser]] within [[Second Fleet]]. Commanded by [[CAPTSG]] Kerry Kuhn, ''Hexapuma'' claims [[wikipedia:Rockford, IL|Rockford, IL]] as her charter city.

First commissioned in February of 2014 under [[Captain (Junior Grade)]] Jimmy Nelson, ''Hexapuma'' began her life in [[Second Fleet]] as an independent patrol out of [[wikipedia:Louisville, KY|Louisville, KY]]<ref name="BSD140201">[[BuShips Directive 1402-01]]</ref> A quick-growing unit, her first pinnace, the ''Condor''-class ''Hexapuma-01'', launched in early November of that year to patrol [[wikipedia:O'Fallon, Illinois|O'Fallon, IL]].<ref name"2FO1411C">[[Second Fleet Order 1411-C]]</ref>

In late August of 2015, ''Hexapuma'' was joined by {{hms|Saberpike|CA-417}} in the formation of Cruiser Division 711, expanding her connections further.<ref name="Naval Directive 15AU-06">[[Naval Directive 15AU-06]]</ref> However, in May, 2016, ''Hexapuma-01'' was returned to the boat bay, bringing their crew back into the fold.<ref name="2FO1605B">[[Second Fleet Order 1605-B]]</ref> By the end of 2017, CruDiv 711 was brought under the umbrella of the newly-formed [[Task Force 22]] as an entire subunit.<ref name="ND16DEC01">[[Naval Directive 16DEC-01]]</ref>

By early January, 2021, command shifted to then-[[CAPTJG]] Kerry Kuhn<ref name="BSD210107">.[[BuShips Directive 2101-07]]</ref> Under her command, ''Hexapuma'' has maintained an ongoing tradition of Worldbuilding sessions, book discussions, and especially convention attendance. ''Hexapuma'' 's reassignment to TG22.4 has not dampened this enthusiasm; in fact, it appears to have expanded it. Service alongside {{hms|Demon|CLAC-62}}, {{hms|Vixen|DD-174}}, and {{hms|Havoc|DD-01}} has expanded the borders of contact for ''Hexapuma'' 's crew<ref name="Naval_Directive_21JU-02">[[Naval_Directive_21JU-02]]</ref>; the convention most favoured by her crew is '''Marcon''' in Ohio, but following closely are '''Capricon''' and '''Windycon''' in the Chicago area.

| 2 || [[CAPTSG]] Kerry Kuhn || 23 January 2021 || ''Incumbent''

* 12 Feb 2014: Launched as {{hms|Hexapuma|CA-412|hcn}} and assigned to [[Second Fleet]].<ref name="BSD140201">[[BuShips Directive 1402-01]]</ref>

* 25 Aug 2015: Reassigned to CruDiv711.<ref name="Naval Directive 15AU-06">[[Naval Directive 15AU-06]]</ref>

* 09 Dec 2017: Reassigned to Task Force 22 as part of CruDiv711.<ref name="ND16DEC01">[[Naval Directive 16DEC-01]]</ref>

* 30 Jun 2021: Reassigned to TG22.4.<ref name="Naval_Directive_21JU-02">[[Naval_Directive_21JU-02]]</ref>

* Commanding Officer: [[CAPTSG]] Kerry Kuhn, [[GCE]], [[KR]], [[SC]], [[OG]], [[CGM]], [[GS]], [[QBM]], [[CBM]], [[RMN]]

* Executive Officer: [[Commander]] Ann Schottler, [[RMN]]

* Ship's Bosun: [[SCPO|Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate]] David Pelletier, [[KDE]], [[NS]], [[CGM]], [[RMN]]

* [[Royal Meritorious Unit Citation]]: Awarded 19 March 2023, by order of the [[Third Space Lord]], for "substantial contributions to their local community, as well as providing substantial presence in their local convention circuit. Their efforts shed a positive light on TRMN as an org, and their Commanding Officer, Captain Senior Grade Kerry Kuhn should be proud of their efforts over CY 2022."<ref name="BSD230301">[[BuShips Directive 2303-01]]</ref>

| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 1608-24 || data-sort-value=08-24-16 | 24 August 2016 || Place Holder for Future Orders || Inactive