Humanitarian Operations
We continue our discussion with CAPT Jason Rimmer, US Navy. In this episode, we talk about the important role that the Navy\Marine Corps team has in support of Humanitarian Operations worldwide. He was the Executive Officer of USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), during operations off Puerto Rico during Hurricane Irma and Maria.
We discuss just what a Phibron is, and how it works. He details the movements and actions of Kearsarge during those faithful weeks. He also describes how we prepare young leaders to understand and execute on their roles around humanitarian relief.
Captain Jason Rimmer is a third generation Sailor from Sherman, Texas. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, and was designated a naval aviator, flying the SH-60B Seahawk helicopter throughout his career. CAPT Rimmer has commanded Amphibious Squadron EIGHT, and the BATAAN Amphibious Ready Group. He commanded Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light FOUR NINE (HSL-49), among numerous jobs afloat. He earned an MBA in 2004 from The George Washington University and is also a graduate of the Joint Forces Staff College, earning the Douglas MacArthur Award for writing.