<p>This may be a bit off subject (and common knowledge to some here) but after reading the above postings talking about the USMMA and “para-military” personnel… I was scrolling through the day’s news and noticed an article about the recent deployment of the USS Mount Whitney to Georgia.</p>
<p>I was curious about the ship and looked it up. Apparently it serves as the Command Ship for Commander, SIXTH Fleet/ Commander, Joint Command Lisbon/Commander, Striking Force NATO and has a complement of 150 enlisted personnel, 12 officers and ……….150 Civilian Mariners.</p>