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COMCMDIV 31 on Naval Base Point Loma
COMCMDIV 31 on Naval Base Point Loma
SAN DIEGO (December, 2014) - COMCMDIV 31 on Naval Base Point Loma after completing a command uniform inspection
US, Australian, Indonesian Navies Commemorate WWII Battle of Sunda Strait Aboard USS Sampson
US, Australian, Indonesian Navies Commemorate WWII Battle of Sunda Strait Aboard USS Sampson
SUNDA STRAIT - Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) salute as the Australian Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Larrakia (ACPB 84), top, prepares to lay a wreath during a ceremony commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Sunda Strait.
USS Lassen Increases Interoperability with JMSDF
USS Lassen Increases Interoperability with JMSDF
KURE, Japan - Cmdr. Michael A. Smith (left), commanding officer of Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) discuss warfighting techniques with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel during Lassen’s port visit to Kure.
NR ESG7 Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
NR ESG7 Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
Okinawa, JAPAN - Commander, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, Rear Adm. Hugh Wetherald, cuts a cake with members of his Naval Reserve, Expeditionary Strike Group SEVEN (NR ESG7) unit, celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the U.S. Naval Reserves.
U.S., Japan Increase Warfighting Capabilities through Fleet Synthetic Training
U.S., Japan Increase Warfighting Capabilities through Fleet Synthetic Training
YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- U.S. and Japan forces participated in a four-day Fleet Synthetic Training-Joint (FST-J) exercise.
SURFPAC Announces 2014 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year
SURFPAC Announces 2014 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The staff of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SURFPAC) announced the 2014 SURFPAC Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year (SOY) during a banquet at the Admiral Kidd Catering and Conference Center in San Diego.
Malaysian Armed Forces and Delegates Visit USS Bonhomme Richard
KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (NNS) -- Malaysian Armed Forces and delegates from the State of Sabah, Malaysia, visited the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).
JMSDF Band Receives Prestigious Howard Citation
JMSDF Band Receives Prestigious Howard Citation
YOKOHAMA, Japan - Rear Adm. John Alexander (left), Commander, Task Force 70, presents the John Philip Sousa Foundation’s Colonel George S. Howard Citation to Lt. Cmdr. Yoshio Higuchi, conductor of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Band, Yokosuka, during a concert at Minato Mirai Concert Hall.
U.S. 3rd Fleet Announces Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Vice Adm. Kenny Floyd, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, announced the 2014 3rd Fleet Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year (SOY) during a ceremony held at command headquarters in Point Loma.
USS Blue Ridge Conducts Fast Cruise, Prepares for Patrols
USS Blue Ridge Conducts Fast Cruise, Prepares for Patrols
YOKOSUKA, Japan – Sailors aboard U.S 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) conducted a simulated underway known as a “fast cruise," to prepare for their upcoming sea trials.
Future USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Launches
Future USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Launches
MOBILE, Alabama (NNS) -- The future USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), launched from the Austal USA shipyard, marking an important production milestone for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program.
Navy Lays Keel on Future Littoral Combat Ship Omaha
MOBILE, Alabama (NNS) -- Austal USA shipyard held a keel laying ceremony for the sixth Independence variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Omaha (LCS 12).
MCMRON-7 and JMSDF Focus on Combined Operations in Annual Mine Warfare Staff Talks
WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (NNS) -- Commander, Amphibious Force U.S. 7th Fleet, Commander, Mine Countermeasures Squadron (MCMRON) 7, and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Commander (JMSDF), Mine Warfare Force concluded a three day mine warfare staff conference at CTF 76 headquarters.
Commander Task Force 51 Visits Essex ARG/MEU
Commander Task Force 51 Visits Essex ARG/MEU
PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Commander Task Force (CTF) 51 Marine Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III visited the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).
COMNAVSURFPAC Staff Celebrates Black History Month
COMNAVSURFPAC Staff Celebrates Black History Month
CORONADO, Calif. - Military and civilian personnel on the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC) gathered together to observe Black History Month with a special ceremony and luncheon.
Boxer’s Communications Interior Division Officer Receives SWO Pin
San Diego - Ens. Sebastian Delossantos, USS Boxer’s Communications Interior (CI) Division Officer, a New Smyrna Beach, Florida native, was awarded his Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) pin by Vice Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, in the wardroom aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).
IDCERTEX Advances Readiness in Pacific
IDCERTEX Advances Readiness in Pacific
PACIFIC OCEAN - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) is underway participating in an Independent Deployer Certification Exercise (IDCERTEX).
USS Makin Island ARG Returns from Deployment
USS Makin Island ARG Returns from Deployment
SAN DIEGO - Dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), returns to homeport Naval Base San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG).
MCMRON 7 and JMSDF Focus on Combined Operations in Annual Mine Warfare Staff Talks
MCMRON 7 and JMSDF Focus on Combined Operations in Annual Mine Warfare Staff Talks
OKINAWA, Japan - Rear Adm. Hiroshi Oka, Commander, Mine Warfare Force, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) left, discuss mine warfare with CAPT. Mike Dowling, Commander, Mine Countermeasures Squadron (MCMRON) 7, center, during the annual Mine Warfare Staff Talks hosted at Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet Headquarters in White Beach, Okinawa.
USS Fort Worth Conducts CUES with Chinese Navy
USS Fort Worth Conducts CUES with Chinese Navy
SINGAPORE - Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) practiced the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) with the People's Liberation Army-Navy [PLA(N)]’s Jiangkai II frigate Hengshui (FFG 572), enhancing the professional maritime relationship between 7th Fleet and the PLA(N).
USS San Diego Returns Home to San Diego Following Maiden Deployment
USS San Diego Returns Home to San Diego Following Maiden Deployment
SAN DIEGO -- Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) returned to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following completion of the ship's maiden deployment.
Rough Riders Take the Reins Aboard USS Fort Worth (LCS 3)
Rough Riders Take the Reins Aboard USS Fort Worth (LCS 3)
SOUTH CHINA SEA— LCS Crew 103 Rough Riders and the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) completed at-sea workups following last week’s crew swap, the first of three crew swaps during the ship’s maiden 16-month deployment to the Asia-Pacific.
Two Sailors Go Above and Beyond to Mentor
Two Sailors Go Above and Beyond to Mentor
PACIFIC OCEAN - Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Jarreau Moore, far right, and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Victor Mendez Lopez, second from right, pose with their mentees aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22).
San Diego Shipboard Sailors Sharpen Safety Skills at Seminar
San Diego Shipboard Sailors Sharpen Safety Skills at Seminar
SAN DIEGO - Sailors assigned to San Diego based afloat commands attended the Naval Safety Center Afloat Safety Seminar at the Naval Base San Diego theater.
Bonhomme Richard Arrives in Malaysia
Bonhomme Richard Arrives in Malaysia
SEPANGGAR, Malaysia - The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) pulls into Sepanggar, Malaysia, for a scheduled port visit.
SOY 2014 Candidates
SURFPAC Welcomes 2014 Sailor of the Year Finalists
The eight Sailor of the Year (SOY) finalists for the 2014 Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet SOY attend a breakfast with sponsors at the San Diego Zoo.
USS San Diego Qualifies Its First Marine Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
USS San Diego Qualifies Its First Marine Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
PACIFIC OCEAN - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Arielle Coleman, from Gainesville, Florida, receives her Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) insignia pin during an awards ceremony aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22).
USS MAKIN ISLAND Places Call To The International Space Station
USS MAKIN ISLAND Places Call To The International Space Station
PACIFIC OCEAN - Capt. Jon Rodgers, Commanding Officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), uses an amateur (HAM) radio to speak to Capt. Barry "Butch" Wilmore, the current commander of the International Space Station.
Next ‘Pearl Harbor Colors’ Ceremony set for Feb. 26
PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM – The next Pearl Harbor Colors, a monthly military ceremony open to the public, will be held at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
USS Paul Hamilton Enters US 7th Fleet AOR
WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR).
Navy, JMSDF Train Together to Improve Regional Security
Navy, JMSDF Train Together to Improve Regional Security
YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) hosted an Air Defense Syndicate along with U.S. Air Force and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) personnel.
USS Vandegrift Bids Farewell After 30 Years of Naval Service
USS Vandegrift Bids Farewell After 30 Years of Naval Service
SAN DIEGO - Sailors stationed aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) disembark the ship during its decommissioning ceremony.
USS New Orleans Holds Grand Re-opening of Dining Facilities
USS New Orleans Holds Grand Re-opening of Dining Facilities
San Diego - Sailors are served meals native to the city of New Orleans as part of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) mess decks grand re-opening after renovation.
USS Fort Worth Crew 104, HSM 35 and SUW Detachments Return Home
USS Fort Worth Crew 104, HSM 35 and SUW Detachments Return Home
SAN DIEGO - The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Crew 104, Detachment 1 from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, and Surface Warfare (SUW) Mission Package Detachment 3 are scheduled to return to San Diego.
Maintaining the Bonhomme Richard Advancement Machine
Maintaining the Bonhomme Richard Advancement Machine
NORTHERN LUZON STRAIT, Phillipines (NNS) -- The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) could be considered one immense machine with many other machines within.
USS Vandegrift to decommission after more than 30 years of service
SAN DIEGO - The guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) is scheduled to be decommissioned after more than 30 years of service in a ceremony on Naval Base San Diego.
Green Bay Arrives in Sasebo, Joins Bonhomme Richard ARG
Green Bay Arrives in Sasebo, Joins Bonhomme Richard ARG
SASEBO, Japan - USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrived in Sasebo, bringing the Navy’s latest technology to its largest numbered fleet after transiting the Pacific Ocean from its former homeport of San Diego.
USS Germantown Certifies Intelligence Warfare Mission Area with Flying Colors
USS Germantown Certifies Intelligence Warfare Mission Area with Flying Colors
SASEBO, Japan – The crew of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) completed important intelligence warfare (IW) certification events as part of the Navy’s Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF).
Germantown’s Corrosion Control Team Working to Eradicate Rust
Germantown’s Corrosion Control Team Working to Eradicate Rust
SASEBO, Japan - The crew of the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) has been steadily eradicating corrosion throughout the ship with the assistance of the hard working Corrosion Control Assistance Team (CCAT).
USS Shoup Completes Light-Off Assessment
EVERETT, Washington – The crew of the guided missile destroyer USS Shop (DDG 86) successfully completed their Light-Off Assessment (LOA) event following an extensive maintenance period.
Shoup Crew Perseveres through SRA Period
Shoup Crew Perseveres through SRA Period
EVERETT, Washington - The crew of the guided missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) works to install the ship's anchor following successful completion of a six-month ship's restricted availability maintenance period.
USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Wraps Up First of Three Crew Swaps on Deployment to 7th Fleet
USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Wraps Up First of Three Crew Swaps on Deployment to 7th Fleet
SEMBAWANG, Singapore – LCS Crew 104 Juggernauts successfully completed the first quarter of USS Fort Worth’s (LCS 3) maiden 16-month deployment to the Asia-Pacific following a crew swap with LCS Crew 103 Rough Riders.

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