OCT15-04:  Fuller Assumes Command of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
From Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Public Affairs

KITTERY, Maine ― Capt. L. Bryant Fuller III relieved Capt. Robert W. Mazzone as commander of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard during a change of command ceremony Oct. 9.

Guest speaker Rear Adm. John Clarke Orzalli, director, Fleet Maintenance, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command welcomed Fuller and his family and recognized Fuller's accomplishments. Fuller served as operations officer and project superintendent for USS Alexandria (SSN 757) at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in 2000.

"I am humbled and honored to have the privilege to serve as the 83rd Shipyard Commander at this great Shipyard," said Fuller. "I know the kind of people that work here and appreciate the talent, dedication and desire they possess.  I am thrilled to have the privilege to be part of this Shipyard again."

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's outgoing commander, Mazzone, praised the shipyard team for their continued efforts to improve processes, drive down injury rates and deliver submarines with the traditional Portsmouth quality. 

"During my time here I have seen many new and innovative processes implemented at this shipyard," he said. "These processes are leading the way in improved ship maintenance nationwide."

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, one of the Navy's four public shipyards, provides the U.S. Navy's nuclear powered submarine fleet with quality overhaul work in a safe, timely and affordable manner.  This includes a full spectrum of in-house and off-site support--from engineering services and production shops, to unique capabilities and facilities.