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Friday, March 18, 2011

Commander Shanti Sethi

When her ship docked in Chennai on Wednesday, Shanti Sethi became the first female commander of a US naval vessel to visit India.

Commander Shanti Sethi is a native of Reno, Nevada. She graduated from Norwich University in 1993 with a degree in International Affairs.

CDR Sethi served on USS BUTTE (AE 27) from March 1994 to June of 1996. While on board she served as Communications Officer and Electrical Officer, making a Mediterranean/Arabian Gulf deployment in support of Operations Deny Flight, Sharp Guard, and Southern Watch. After BUTTE’s decommissioning, she served as Navigator onboard USS HOPPER (DDG 70), where she made a Middle East Force deployment in support of Operation Southern Watch. She reported to USS HIGGINS (DDG 76) in March of 2001, serving as the Weapons Officer until November of 2001, then as Combat Systems Officer. On HIGGINS, she completed an Arabian Gulf deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. In May 2003, she participated in the first DDG Sea Swap, serving as Combat Systems Officer onboard USS BENFOLD (DDG 65) until her departure in November 2003. She assumed command of MHC Crew BOLD, embarked in USS BLACK HAWK and USS HERON in April 2004. After turning HERON over to the Hellenic Navy, she assumed command of MHC Crew DETECTOR, embarked in USS KINGFISHER.

CDR Sethi’s shore tours include the United States Naval Academy, the Navy Surface Warfare Directorate and the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs. She was made commander of USS DECATUR (DDG 73) in 2010.

USS Decatur (DDG 73) (State Dept. Photo)


CDR Sethi’s decorations and awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy Commendation Medal (four awards), the Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit and campaign awards.


1 comment:

  1. Met her and was over awed at her humility n leadership qualities !! proud of her..shiva
    shiva.r108@gmail.com

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