USS Champion - MCM 4

USS Champion - MCM 4 Welcome to the official page of the USS CHAMPION (MCM 4) "We Accept the Challenge." This site is the only CHAMPION page endorsed by the command.

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Ships designed to clear mines from vital waterways. Background
In the early 1980s, the U.S. Navy began development of a new mine countermeasures (MCM) force, which included two new classes of ships and minesweeping helicopters. The vital importance of a state-of-the-art mine countermeasures force was strongly underscored in the Persian Gulf during the eight years of the Iran-Iraq war,

and in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991 when the Avenger (MCM 1) and Guardian (MCM 5) ships conducted MCM operations. Avenger class ships are designed as mine sweepers/hunter-killers capable of finding, classifying and destroying moored and bottom mines. The last three MCM ships were purchased in 1990, bringing the total to 14 fully deployable, oceangoing Avenger class ships. Eleven MCM ships currently remain in service. These ships use sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device that can be released and detonated by remote control. They are also capable of conventional sweeping measures. The ships are of fiberglass sheathed, wooden hull construction.

CHAMPIONs, Family, and Friends,Although the ship has been decommissioned for over 2 months you can still order a cruiseb...
10/28/2020

CHAMPIONs, Family, and Friends,

Although the ship has been decommissioned for over 2 months you can still order a cruisebook to help remember your fond times aboard her wooden hull!

The deal ends soon so get your orders in!

Follow the link attached to place your order.

Pre-order your cruisebook documenting the the storied history of USS Champion (MCM 4) and their decommissioning crew! This all-color book will feature portraits of the decommissioning crew along with detailed coverage on the history of decommissioning ceremonies, MCM class ships, and the work of CHA...

08/21/2020
08/21/2020

SAN DIEGO (NNS) – Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships USS Champion (MCM 4), USS Scout (MCM 8) and USS Ardent (MCM 12) recognized nearly 30 years of naval service during decommissioning ceremonies on board Naval Base San Diego this week.

08/17/2020
08/14/2020

CHAMPIONs, Family, and Friends,

The Decommissioning Ceremony will be streamed live on Facebook starting at 1010 Pacific Time on Tuesday August 18th, 2020.

CHAMPIONs, Family & Friends,The time has come to place your orders for Decommissioning Cruisebooks.The price of each boo...
08/08/2020

CHAMPIONs, Family & Friends,

The time has come to place your orders for Decommissioning Cruisebooks.

The price of each book will be $42 a piece including shipping with a customization option for an additional $5.

The Cruisebook is meant to address USS CHAMPION's entire lifespan, from her hull laying to her decommissioning. Notable highlights from the book include CHAMPION's construction and commissioning, a historical timeline of the ship's life, a tribute to the Plank Owners, the achievements of the Plank Preservers, the Decommissioning Ceremony, and much much more.

If you are interested in purchasing one, please follow the link below to the online order form. The books will be purchased directly from the publishing company and shipped to the address you provide.

**The Cruisebook will not be finalized and shipped until after decommissioning (25AUG2020) so to include the final days of CHAMPION’s commissioned service.**

Pre-order your cruisebook documenting the the storied history of USS Champion (MCM 4) and their decommissioning crew! This all-color book will feature portraits of the decommissioning crew along with detailed coverage on the history of decommissioning ceremonies, MCM class ships, and the work of CHA...

Congratulations to all the newly frocked Sailors, Sailors of the Quarter, Sailors of the Year, and the ESWS recipient! B...
12/02/2019

Congratulations to all the newly frocked Sailors, Sailors of the Quarter, Sailors of the Year, and the ESWS recipient! BZ on a job well done!

06/01/2019
USS CHAMPION conquered Cowles Mountain. Command Fitness Leaders think outside of the box on CHAMPION to provide the crew...
05/14/2019

USS CHAMPION conquered Cowles Mountain. Command Fitness Leaders think outside of the box on CHAMPION to provide the crew with opportunities to stay physically fit.

USS CHAMPION takes a short underway to deadstick from Pier 5 to Pier 12 at Naval Base San Diego.
05/10/2019

USS CHAMPION takes a short underway to deadstick from Pier 5 to Pier 12 at Naval Base San Diego.

Chief Petty Officer Zhao was bonged off USS CHAMPION after faithfully serving the crew in the galley and the supply offi...
05/02/2019

Chief Petty Officer Zhao was bonged off USS CHAMPION after faithfully serving the crew in the galley and the supply office. Chief Petty Officer King presented Chief Zhao with the “Iron Men on Wooden Ships” Award. Bravo Zulu on a successful tour and Fair Winds and Following Seas Chief!

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