Commanders

 

Commander Thomas E. Ishee
March 14, 2006 to Present

 

Captain Kenneth R. Sault
July 29, 2003 to March 14, 2006

 

Commander Charles "Chuck" K. Merkel, Jr.
November 3, 2000 to July 29, 2003

 

Commander William H. Hilarides
May 29, 1998 to November 3, 2000

 

Commander George M. Wadzita
November 16, 1995 to May 29, 1998

 

Commander Robert H. Kuppers
February 27, 1993 to November 16, 1995

 

"Commander" Kirkland H. Donald
October 20, 1990 to February 27, 1993

 

"Commander" Joseph G. Henry
October, 10 1987 to October 20, 1990

 

"Commander" Warren N. Lipscomb, Jr.
New Construction to October, 10 1987

 

NOTE: Rank is listed is highest rank achieved on the USS Key West. Ranks in quotations - "Commander" - could not be confirmed. Due to limited choice of images, not all pictures depict rank at time of service on the USS Key West.