Our newly promoted Ship's Leading Petty Officers (SLPOs), April 2026
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Who Are We?
Who Are We?
Training Ship Kearsarge (TSK) is our USNLCC unit composed of cadets age 10-13. As a member unit of the larger USNLCC organization, we aim to build leaders of character and prepare our league cadets professionally and personally for their journies as they enter high school.
Meet Our Command Staff
Meet Our Command Staff
Commanding Officer
LCDR Kelly Norton, USNSCC
With over 15 years of dedicated service to the USNSCC, LCDR Kelly Norton is a highly decorated officer whose extensive experience & leadership make her an invaluable leader to our unit.
In addition to serving as the Commanding Officer of GGD & TSK, LCDR Norton serves as the Pacific Southwest Region Public Affairs Officer and Photojournalism Officer-in-Charge. A former cadet herself, she brings a unique perspective to her leadership, combining firsthand experience with a steadfast commitment to developing the next generation of leaders.
Executive Officer
INST Jerry Ding, USNSCC
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C/Command Chief Petty Officer
CPO Ginny Zeng, USNSCC
Having served in the USNSCC and USNLCC for over six years, CPO Zeng embodies the core values and highest standards of the Sea Cadet program.
As a highly decorated USNSCC Chief Petty Officer, she consistently leads by example, setting a strong standard of discipline, professionalism, and commitment for her junior cadets. Chief Zeng consistently displays unparalleled compassion and kindness in her leadership, allowing her peers and juniors to grow into kind and passionate leaders themselves.
The remainder of the Chain of Command is detailed in our monthly PODs as well as in the GGD/TSK Information Spreadsheet.
A guide as to how to properly utilize the Chain of Command is also linked at the very bottom of this page.
Please see below for more details.
Our Next Drill:
14-15 NOV 2026
Our Next Drill:
14-15 NOV 2026
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