Cordele native assumes command of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Published 11:50 am Monday, April 14, 2025
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Michael Windom, incoming commanding officer of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE), addresses guests during a change of command ceremony. During the ceremony Windom relieved Capt. Al Palmer as FRCSE commanding officer. A Navy change of command ceremony is a formal event that signifies the transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Navy photo by Toiete Jackson)
Capt. Michael Windom, a native of Cordele, Georgia, relieved Capt. William Palmer as the 46th commanding officer of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) during a change of command ceremony in Naval Air Station Jacksonville’s ceremonial hangar on April 11.
During the ceremony, Windom spoke about continuing to improve upon the recent successes of the command
“FRCSE has been delivering excellence in depot-level aviation readiness for over 80 years,” said Windom. “As the incoming commanding officer, continuing that legacy alongside such a skilled workforce is my distinct honor. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of excellence, ensuring every repair, innovation, and mission we support meets the evolving needs of today’s warfighters.”