Former Naval Base Coronado Commander Returns as 'Navy Mayor' of San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA — Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey will take the helm of Navy Region Southwest at a change-of-command ceremony Friday aboard the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, the Navy announced Wednesday.

In succeeding Rear Adm. Mark Rich, Lindsey will become the unofficial Navy mayor of San Diego. He'll oversee a six-state region with 11 installations and 83,000 personnel, according to the Navy.

Rich is retiring after a 33-year career. Lindsey was most recently commandant of Naval District Washington, and served as commanding officer of Naval Base Coronado from 2009 to 2012.

— City News Service

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