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'''{{hms|Vixen|DD-174|hcn}}''' is a [[Chanson-class]] [[Destroyer]] based in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, including Northwest Indiana, and assigned to [[Second Fleet]]. Commanded by [[CDR]] Lisa Wiedemann, QCB, GCE, MC, KR, SC, DGC, OG, ''Vixen'' claims [[wikipedia:Chicago, IL|Chicago, IL]] as her charter city, and is the flagship of the [[Second Expeditionary Force]].

HMS ''Vixen'' was first brought into commission in February of 2016 under the command of [[Lieutenant Commander]] Matthew Lindquist as an upgrade from {{gsnlac|Green Knight|LAC-011|hcn}}<ref name="2FO1509A">[[Second Fleet Order 1509-A]]</ref>. When she entered commission in [[Second Fleet]], her primary area of operations was based out of [[wikipedia:Willmar, MN|Willmar, MN]].<ref name="BSD160210">[[BuShips Directive 1602-10]]</ref> ''Vixen'' was home to this crew for just over a year and a half, when in September her crew returned her to the [[Royal Manticoran Reserve Fleet|Active Reserve]] in exchange for the ''Valiant''-class {{hms|Samurai|CL-356}}.<ref name="BSD170906">[[BuShips Directive 1709-06]]</ref>

However, as of 0001 Hours on 05 August 2020, a new crew recommissioned the ''Vixen'', this time under command of then-LCDR Lisa Wiedemann.<ref name="BSD200802">[[BuShips Directive 2008-02]]</ref> Not ones to rest upon laurels, the ''Vixen'''s crew quickly began establishing a history and a name for themselves: in just over six months, they had recruited enough to stand up a Marine Detatchment of Platoon-strength, MARDET Vixen. <ref name="FCO2103B">[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=493&t=15310&p=40057&hilit=vixen#p40057 FORCECOM Order 2103-B]</ref> This was followed in July by the movement from independent patrol to an assignment to the newly-activated Task Group 22.4, alongside {{hms|Hexapuma|CA-412}} and {{hms|Havoc|DD-01}}.<ref name="ND21JU02">[[Naval Directive 21JU-02]]</ref>

''Vixen'''s most well known accomlpishment is the foundation of the Gryphon's Wings program in 2020, to aid fellow TRMN members throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. For their unending support of this program, they have been recognized several times.

 

Of special note, the ''Vixen'' is one of the very few hulls in TRMN to have achieved the hat-trick of all three Unit awards available to an RMN hull; the details of which can be seen below, under [[HMS_Vixen_(DD-174)#Ship's Honors|Ship's Honors]].

| 1 || [[LCDR]] Matthew Lindquest, [[KCR]], [[KCE]] || 22 February 2016 || 28 September 2017

| 2 || [[CDR]] Lisa Wiedemann, [[QCB]], [[GCE]], [[MC]] || 05 August 2020 || ''Incumbent''

* 05 Aug 2020: Launched as {{hms|Vixen|DD-174|hcn}} and assigned to [[Second Fleet]] on detatched patrol.

* 30 Jun 2021: Reassigned permanently to Task Group 22.4.

* Commanding Officer: [[CDR]] Lisa Wiedemann, [[QCB]], [[GCE]], [[MC]], [[RMN]]

* Executive Officer: [[LCDR]] Yrica Butt, [[RHN]]

* Ship's Bosun: [[CPO]] Buzz Ryan, [[KE]], [[RMN]]

* [[Royal Meritorious Unit Citation]]: Awarded 22 February 2022, by order of the [[Third Space Lord]], for "substantial contributions to their local community, as well as several charities over the course of the year of 2021. Vixen has also continued fostering the ‘Gryphon’s Wings’ fund, which provides assistance to individuals and families in need due to the pandemic. The crew’s actions exemplify TRMN, and represent the organization to the greater community."<ref name="BSD220205">[[BuShips Directive 2202-05]]</ref>

* [[List of Honor Citation]]: Awarded 19 March 2023 by order of the [[Third Space Lord]]: "HMS ''Vixen'', DD-174, has performed her duties in a manner above and beyond the call of duty. What’s even more impressive is that she has done this two years in a row. The officers and crew of HMS ''Vixen'' continually support nearby chapters in the region, and in an impressive feat to continually strive to provide assistance and camaraderie on on the heels of an international pandemic. Their efforts have showcased TRMN’s dedication to international support, able to organize an event collecting a full container’s worth of clothing for Ukrainian refugees residing in Poland. Despite this effort, they were also able to serve their local community by collecting several large bins of books for young children. These are just a couple of multiple examples of how the officers and crew of HMS ''Vixen''’s steadfast service, exhibiting esprit-de-corps, humility, and professionalism that comes with the honor of being named as a Ship of The List. HMS ''Vixen'' brings great credit upon herself, Second Fleet, and The Royal Manticoran Navy.".<ref name="BSD230302">[[BuShips Directive 2303-02]]</ref>