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| name = HMS ''Vixen'' | | name = HMS ''Vixen'' | ||
| hcn = DD-174 | | hcn = DD-174 | ||
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| class = Chanson | | class = Chanson | ||
| launched = 22 Feb 2016 | | launched = 22 Feb 2016 | ||
| co = | | co = Vacant | ||
| status = | | status = Inactive | ||
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| image2 = DD174Flash.png | | image2 = DD174Flash.png | ||
| list_of_honor = 2022 | |||
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''' | '''HMS Vixen (DD-174)''' was a [[Chanson-class]] [[Destroyer]] of the [[Royal Manticoran Navy]], based in the greater Chicago area and assigned to [[Second Fleet]]. Among the most decorated chapters of her era, ''Vixen'' earned all three Royal Manticoran Navy unit citations and was named to the [[List of Honor]] in consecutive years, and her crew founded the Gryphon's Wings program to aid members during the COVID-19 pandemic. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
HMS ''Vixen'' was | HMS ''Vixen'' was commissioned on 22 February 2016 under the command of [[LCDR]] Matthew Lindquist, an upgrade from the Grayson light attack craft {{gsnlac|Green Knight|LAC-011}}.<ref name="2FO1509A">[[Orders:Second Fleet Order 1509-A]]</ref><ref name="BSD1602-10">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 1602-10]]</ref> Assigned to [[Second Fleet]] and operating out of [[wikipedia:Willmar, Minnesota|Willmar, Minnesota]], she served this crew until 26 September 2017, when they recommissioned the [[Valiant-class]] {{hms|Samurai|CL-356}} and ''Vixen'' returned to the reserve.<ref name="BSD1709-06">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 1709-06]]</ref> | ||
''Vixen'' was recommissioned on 5 August 2020 under [[LCDR]] Lisa Wiedemann.<ref name="BSD2008-02">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 2008-02]]</ref> The new crew raised a platoon-strength Marine detachment and, in mid-2021, was assigned to the newly activated Task Group 22.4 alongside {{hms|Demon|CLAC-62}}, {{hms|Hexapuma|CA-412}}, and {{hms|Havoc|DD-01}}.<ref name="ND21JU02">[[Orders:Naval Directive 21JU-02]]</ref> During the COVID-19 pandemic the crew founded the Gryphon's Wings program to support fellow members, work for which the chapter was repeatedly recognized. | |||
Command passed to [[LCDR]] Yrica Butt on 13 January 2024,<ref name="BSD2401-02">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 2401-02]]</ref> and to [[CAPTSG]] David Kling on 21 December 2024.<ref name="BSD2412-03">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 2412-03]]</ref> ''Vixen'' was subsequently decommissioned; the corresponding [[Bureau of Ships]] directive was not published to the forum.{{Citation needed}} | |||
===Commanding Officers=== | ===Commanding Officers=== | ||
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! # !! Name !! Assumed !! Relieved | ! # !! Name !! Assumed !! Relieved | ||
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| 1 || [[LCDR]] Matthew | | 1 || [[LCDR]] Matthew Lindquist, [[KCR]], [[KCE]] || 22 February 2016 || 26 September 2017 | ||
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| 2 || [[LCDR]] Lisa Wiedemann, [[QCB]], [[GCE]], [[MC]] || 05 August 2020 || 13 January 2024 | |||
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| 3 || [[LCDR]] Yrica Butt || 13 January 2024 || 21 December 2024 | |||
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| | | 4 || [[CAPTSG]] David Kling || 21 December 2024 || Unknown | ||
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|} | |} | ||
===Crew Lineage=== | ===Crew Lineage=== | ||
* | * This space held for subsequent crew lineage upon recommissioning. | ||
==Command Staff== | ==Command Staff== | ||
* Commanding Officer: | * Commanding Officer: N/A | ||
* Executive Officer: | * Executive Officer: N/A | ||
* Ship's Bosun: | * Ship's Bosun: N/A | ||
==Ship's Honors== | ==Ship's Honors== | ||
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* [[Royal Unit Citation for Gallantry]]: Awarded 17 July 2021, by order of the [[First Space Lord]]: "The ''Vixen'' has proven herself as a valuable asset to the Fleet with its members participating in local virtual Conventions, helping organize and run local and Fleetwide events and gaming nights, and working with other local chapters to create a Espirit de Corps that is felt across its Task Group. The ''Vixen'' and her crew helped with the creation of the Gryphons Wings program, many of which continue to donate to help members of 2nd Fleet who are affected by the Pandemic."<ref name="1SLSUMHON2021">[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=470&t=16003&hilit=vixen Office of the First Space Lord - 2021 Summer Honors]</ref> | * [[Royal Unit Citation for Gallantry]]: Awarded 17 July 2021, by order of the [[First Space Lord]]: "The ''Vixen'' has proven herself as a valuable asset to the Fleet with its members participating in local virtual Conventions, helping organize and run local and Fleetwide events and gaming nights, and working with other local chapters to create a Espirit de Corps that is felt across its Task Group. The ''Vixen'' and her crew helped with the creation of the Gryphons Wings program, many of which continue to donate to help members of 2nd Fleet who are affected by the Pandemic."<ref name="1SLSUMHON2021">[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=470&t=16003&hilit=vixen Office of the First Space Lord - 2021 Summer Honors]</ref> | ||
* [[Royal Meritorious Unit Citation]]: Awarded January 2022 by the order of RMMC 1st Corps CO, to MARDET Vixen, for "their dedication and service. Each of these Marine Detachments have performed their duties above and beyond all other units in the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps by providing 100% on time reporting, communications and motivation for the 2021 calendar year. They have been the example of how a Marine Detachment should conduct itself during trying and unusual times."<ref name="1CORPSO2201A">[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=470&t=16854&p=42685&hilit=vixen#p42685 1CORPS Order 2201-A]</ref> | * [[Royal Meritorious Unit Citation]]: Awarded January 2022 by the order of RMMC 1st Corps CO, to MARDET Vixen, for "their dedication and service. Each of these Marine Detachments have performed their duties above and beyond all other units in the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps by providing 100% on time reporting, communications and motivation for the 2021 calendar year. They have been the example of how a Marine Detachment should conduct itself during trying and unusual times."<ref name="1CORPSO2201A">[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=470&t=16854&p=42685&hilit=vixen#p42685 1CORPS Order 2201-A]</ref> | ||
* [[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> | * [[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">[[Orders: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> | * [[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">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 2303-02]]</ref> | ||
==Ship's Orders== | ==Ship's Orders== | ||
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{{Destroyers}} | {{Destroyers}} | ||
[[Category:Inactive Chapters]] | |||
[[Category:Ships|V]] | [[Category:Ships|V]] | ||
[[Category:Chanson-class|V]] | [[Category:Chanson-class|V]] | ||
[[Category:Destroyers|V]] | [[Category:Destroyers|V]] | ||