Category: Events

Farewell to R3 Teamate Michael Jordan

R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc. teammates in San Diego and Virginia Beach bid farewell to Michael Jordan as he heads into retirement. “MJ” supported R3 for the past 10-years, building upon a highly successful 30-year Naval Career in EOD with multiple, Major Command assignments, to include CTF 56, where he led Commander, U.S. FIFTH Fleet’s largest task force. Always a team player and consummate professional, MJ provided experience and expertise to projects advancing doctrine, training, operations, and materiel & logistics. Most recently, he supported assessments and analyses for the Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF), keeping pace with Force Design initiatives that will help posture the force for the next 5-10 years.

MJ, your friendship and mentorship will be missed! Fair winds and following seas!

MJ’s farewell luncheon at our new San Diego office. L-R: Mike Albelo, Marc Tranchemontagne, Edan Antoine, Mike Jordan, Chris Merwin, Dean Muriano, Rex Rousseau, Greg Caro, and Andrew Bradley.

 

R3’s MESF Training and Readiness Professional Support Services team said goodbye to MJ at a team bonding experience at iFLY Virginia Beach’s state-of-the-art indoor skydiving wind tunnel. L-R: Eddie Yandoc, Jeff Walker, Mike Jordan, Tommy Getty (Skill Bridge Intern). Front: Greg Caro.

 

 

R3 Leadership Onsite & Strategic Synch

R3’s senior leaders met 20-22 November at our new San Diego headquarters for a Leadership Onsite and Strategic Synch focused on our strategic goals and objectives, resources, and culture and values. Topics included human resources, finance, business development, leadership & management, professional & career education, employee career development & retention, and R3’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Our aim is to be properly positioned – both now and in the future – to support and develop our employees, and provide innovative strategic solutions to rapidly identify requirements, capture resources, and maximize readiness to accelerate our clients’ success.

In addition, it was a great opportunity to connect with new and old Teammates, share sea stories, and have a laugh or two.

(L to R) Andy Bradley (R3), Marc Tranchemontagne (R3), Mike Egan (retired Captain, former Navy EOD Officer), Tommy Rebis (former R3 Associate, retired EODCM/CMC), Chris Merwin (R3), Mark Sanders (R3), Dean Muriano (R3), Bob Baughman (R3), Rex Rousseau (R3), Sean Slappy (R3), Edan Antoine (R3).

R3 Teammates Attend the Navy Special Operations Memorial Dedication

On November 7th, R3 Teammates joined more than 600 Sailors, retirees, friends, and family at the dedication ceremony for the newly constructed Navy Special Operations (NSO) Memorial at the U.S. Navy EOD Group TWO compound on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. The NSO Memorial was dedicated by the Navy Special Operations Foundation (NSOF), the Navy EOD Association (NEODA), and U.S. Navy EOD Group TWO.

The focal points of the NSO Memorial are two bronze plaques bearing the names of the 55 Navy EOD Technicians and 28 Navy Divers who have died in the line of duty since 1942. However, the memorial not only honors fallen NSO Warriors, but its design – thoughtfully created with symbolism throughout – also promotes healing and wellness for current service members. NSOF and NEODA worked diligently to ensure that meaning has been embedded in every detail of this project.

During the ceremony, Rear Admiral (ret.) Frank Morneau made a vow to the Gold Star families of the fallen that the NSO Community would never forget the Sailors named on the memorial. He also thanked the service members who are currently serving. The keynote speaker, Rear Admiral Bradley Andros, Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, expressed gratitude to the Gold Star families in attendance as well as those watching virtually and in spirit.

“This memorial stands as a perpetual reminder of the debt that we owe to our teammates,” said Andros. “It will inspire future generations to embrace the spirit of service and sacrifice, and it will always serve as a beacon of hope, a testament to the enduring power of patriotism, and a symbol of our unwavering gratitude to those who have served and sacrificed sacrifice for our nation.”

Gold Star family members lay roses in front the memorial during the Navy Special Operations Memorial dedication ceremony. (photo by MC2 Jackson Adkins. Source: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8745337/navy-special-operations-memorial-dedication-ceremony)

 

R3 Crew and Alumni, from L to R: Bob Baughman (R3), Pat McLean (retired EODCM, former R3 Associate), Frank Morneau (retired Rear Admiral, former EOD Officer and current Chairman of the Board of Directors for NSOF), Dave Mummert (R3), Rob Debuse (retired Captain, former EOD Officer and R3 Associate), Chris Merwin (R3), Taylor Smith (R3), and Craig Smith (R3).

NSOF’s mission is to ensure our operators and their families are provided with all the tools necessary to overcome any challenges they may face and let them know they are never alone in the fight. R3 is committed to supporting NSOF and the extraordinary men and women who serve in Navy Special Operations. We have representative corporate membership on NSOF’s Advisory Board and have been honored to sponsor construction of the NSO Memorial and Wellness Area Project and past NSOF Benefit Galas.

We encourage everyone to learn more about NSOF and the vital work it does at Navy Special Operations Foundation.

Learn more about the NSO Memorial dedication ceremony here.