USS Doyle Holds Change Of Command

Zuzich hails from Mt. Arlington, New Jersey, and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1990. He has served as the commanding officer for USS Doyle since January of 2008.

Zuzich recently finished a successful Southern Seas Deployment that included UNITAS Gold, Team Work South, and PANAMAX. Doyle won the Golden Anchor Award two years consecutively and earned the Gold SWO and Silver ESWS Excellence Pennant in 2008.

"Cmdr. Zuzich's leadership style aided his crew's will to win through his dedication to maintaining a high state of readiness at all times," said Senior Chief Gas Turbine System Technician Eric L. Ford, Propulsion Plant Manager on board Doyle.

Ramirez, a native of San Antonio, Texas graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1992. Afloat, his tours include Executive Officer on board USS Shoup (DDG 86), Materials Officer (N4) in Commander Destroyer Squadron 24, and Chief Engineer on board USS O'Bannon (DD 987). His shore tours include ballistic missile defense action officer for the OPNAV QDR cell at the Pentagon, instructor duty at Surface Warfare Officer's School, and J-3 plans directorate at U.S. Central Command.

"We welcome Cmdr. Ramirez on board, and look forward to a successful tour under him," said Lt. Donald Toso, Supply Officer on board Doyle. USS Doyle is the 30th ship built in the Oliver Hazard Perry Class of Guided Missile Frigates. Named for Vice Admiral James Henry Doyle, Doyle boasts a proud tradition as the "Valiant Mariner."

Ramirez will be the 16th commanding officer of Doyle, as Commander Zuzich will be reporting for duty at the Surface Warfare Officer's School in Newport, Rhode Island.