USS Hampton (SSN 767) Holds Change of Command
By Submarine Squadron 11 Public Affairs

Release Date: 7/16/2010

(NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif.) - Cmdr. David A. Lott relieved Cmdr. William J. Houston as Commanding Officer of Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) during a pier side change of command ceremony on Naval Base Point Loma, July 15. 

Under Houston’s command, Hampton steamed more than 80,000 miles in support of the Chief of Naval Operations’ Maritime Strategy and successfully completed a six-month Western Pacific deployment.  Following deployment, Hampton completed a six month Chief of Naval Operations, Selected Restricted Availability two weeks ahead of schedule and more than five million dollars under budget. Hampton was the Commander. Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, 2009 Arleigh Burke Award nominee, for the most improved warship in the fleet.

Capt. Brett Genoble, Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, was the guest speaker and gave praise to Cmdr. Houston’s tour while voiced his confidence in Cmdr. Lott’s ability to command.

Cmdr. Lott said he was excited about the opportunity to lead Hampton.

“I look forward to standing should-to-shoulder with you in strength and honor to lead you in meeting every mission Hampton may be tasked with, always ready and all in, all the time,” said Cmdr. Lott.

CDR David Lott, a Natchez, MS., native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering.  His previous assignments include USS JACKSONVILLE (SSN 699), USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734) (Blue), and USS ALASKA (SSBN 732) (Blue).  He holds a master’s degree in Engineering Management from North Carolina State University.

Houston, a native of Buffalo, New York will next serve as Senior Deputy, Submarine Squadron TWENTY in Kings Bay, Georgia.