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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 (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 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">[[Orders: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">[[Orders: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">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 1709-06]]</ref>
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>


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">[[Orders: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|Demon|CLAC-62}}, {{hms|Hexapuma|CA-412}} and {{hms|Havoc|DD-01}}.<ref name="ND21JU02">[[Orders:Naval Directive 21JU-02]]</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.


''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.
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}}
 
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)#Decorations|Ship's Honors]].


===Commanding Officers===
===Commanding Officers===
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| 1 || [[LCDR]] Matthew Lindquest, [[KCR]], [[KCE]] || 22 February 2016 || 28 September 2017
| 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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| 2 || [[CDR]] Lisa Wiedemann, [[QCB]], [[GCE]], [[MC]] || 05 August 2020 || ''Incumbent''
| 4 || [[CAPTSG]] David Kling || 21 December 2024 || Unknown
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===Crew Lineage===
===Crew Lineage===
* 05 Aug 2020: Launched as {{hms|Vixen|DD-174|hcn}} and assigned to [[Second Fleet]] on detatched patrol.
* This space held for subsequent crew lineage upon recommissioning.
* 30 Jun 2021: Reassigned permanently to Task Group 22.4.


==Command Staff==
==Command Staff==
* Commanding Officer: [[CDR]] Lisa Wiedemann, [[QCB]], [[GCE]], [[MC]], [[RMN]]
* Commanding Officer: N/A
* Executive Officer: [[LCDR]] Yrica Butt, [[RHN]]
* Executive Officer: N/A
* Ship's Bosun: [[CPO]] Buzz Ryan, [[KE]], [[RMN]]
* Ship's Bosun: N/A


==Ship's Honors==
==Ship's Honors==

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HMS Vixen
DD-174
Charter City: Chicago, IL
Class: Chanson
Type: Destroyer
Affiliation: Royal Manticoran Navy
Commander: Vacant
Launched: 22 Feb 2016
Status: Inactive
Reporting to: BuShips
★ List of Honor (RMN) ★

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

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.[1][2] Assigned to Second Fleet and operating out of Willmar, Minnesota, she served this crew until 26 September 2017, when they recommissioned the Valiant-class HMS Samurai and Vixen returned to the reserve.[3]

Vixen was recommissioned on 5 August 2020 under LCDR Lisa Wiedemann.[4] 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, HMS Hexapuma, and HMS Havoc.[5] 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,[6] and to CAPTSG David Kling on 21 December 2024.[7] Vixen was subsequently decommissioned; the corresponding Bureau of Ships directive was not published to the forum.[citation needed]

Commanding Officers

# Name Assumed Relieved
1 LCDR Matthew Lindquist, KCR, KCE 22 February 2016 26 September 2017
2 LCDR Lisa Wiedemann, QCB, GCE, MC 05 August 2020 13 January 2024
3 LCDR Yrica Butt 13 January 2024 21 December 2024
4 CAPTSG David Kling 21 December 2024 Unknown

Crew Lineage

  • This space held for subsequent crew lineage upon recommissioning.

Command Staff

  • Commanding Officer: N/A
  • Executive Officer: N/A
  • Ship's Bosun: N/A

Ship's Honors

Decorations

  • 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."[8]
  • 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."[9]
  • 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."[10]
  • 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.".[11]

Ship's Orders

⚠ UnofficialThe Tenth Fleet wiki is an unofficial repository of TRMN orders and records. Per TRMN policy, the official sources are the TRMN Forums (all orders and information) and Mantipedia (the official wiki).

Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify Admiralty Orders, Naval Directives, and Second Fleet Orders. They are applicable to Vixen operations and personnel.

Order No. Effective Date Subject Status
HMS Vixen Ship's Order 1608-24 24 August 2016 Place Holder for Future Orders Inactive

References

  1. ↑ Orders:Second Fleet Order 1509-A
  2. ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1602-10
  3. ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1709-06
  4. ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 2008-02
  5. ↑ Orders:Naval Directive 21JU-02
  6. ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 2401-02
  7. ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 2412-03
  8. ↑ Office of the First Space Lord - 2021 Summer Honors
  9. ↑ 1CORPS Order 2201-A
  10. ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 2202-05
  11. ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 2303-02

See Also


Destroyers
Royal Manticoran Navy
Chanson (DD) Aria - Vixen - Windsong
Charger (DD) Wolverine
Culverin (DD) Chainshot
Falcon (DD) Condor - Peregrine - Raven
Havoc (DD) Havoc (lead) - Hotspur - Vengeance - Devastation - Chaos - Lodestone - Starcrest
Javelin (DD) Javelin (lead) - Arrowhead
Roland (DD) Roland (lead) - Barbarossa - Galahad - Tristram - Ivanhoe - Gawain - Gaheris - Kay - Bedivere - Lionheart - Saladin - Yamamoto Date - Reuben James - Tornado
Wolfhound (DD) Wolfhound (lead) - Borzoi - Hellhound
Grayson Space Navy
Apostle (DD) Matthias
Jacob (DD) Reuben
Joshua (DD) Joshua (lead) - Albion - Mercy
Paul (DD) Paul of Tarsus
Imperial Andermani Navy
Dolch (DD) Zweihänder - Haudegen
Republic of Haven Navy
Trojan (DD) Acheron
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