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SMWDC Graduates Seven New Gator WTIsRear Adm. Roy Kitchner, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, poses with recent graduates of the new Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center's Amphibious Warfare Division located on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Fort Story. USS Mustin Arrives for Black Ship FestivalSHIMODA, Japan (May 18, 2017) The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) pulled into the port of Shimoda, Japan, May 18, to celebrate the 78th annual Black Ship Festival. SMWDC Commander congratulates latest WTI graduatesRear Adm. John Wade (middle), commander Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), poses with the newest cohort of Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI), during their WTI graduation at Naval Base San Diego. Lt. Gen. Walsh Visits SMWDCSAN DIEGO - Lt. Gen. Robert Walsh, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC) and Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration (CD&I), visits the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Headquarters at Naval Base San Diego. 20th DDG Celebrates 20 Years of Service SAN FRANCISCO (NNS) -- The crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) celebrated the ship's 20th anniversary during a port visit in San Francisco, the city where she was commissioned, May 17-19. USS Benfold Changes CommandYOKOSUKA, Japan – Cmdr. Leroy Mitchell relieved Cmdr. Justin Harts as commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) on May 5, 2017. USS Lake Erie Provides MEDEVAC SupportPACIFIC OCEAN— Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) performed a medical evacuation after a request came from a U.S. Army logistics support vessel (LSV) in the early hours of May 15. USS Lake Erie (CG 70) Live-fire Excercise Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Abraham Garcia (left), from El Paso, Texas, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jaden Anthony, from Riverton, Utah, maintain communication with fire control from the gun control panel before a live-fire exercise Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group returned from deploymentSAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Sailors and Marines of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) returned to their homeport at Naval Station San Diego, May 15, after a successful seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. America Conducts Ammunition Transfer with Makin IslandPACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) — The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) received unexpended ammunition during an ordnance transfer from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) while underway off the coast of Southern California during a Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX), May 12. Ardent boat OpsSailors on board USS Ardent (MCM 12) conduct small boat operations at dawn while Ardent's commanding officer, Lt. Cmdr. Samuel Hoard Jr., observes to ensure the evolution is conducted safely. USS Lake Erie departs San Diego on deployment SAN DIEGO - The guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70), with an embarked detachment from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, is scheduled to depart Naval Base San Diego on an independent deployment, May 8. USS Essex returns to sea after upgrades maintenance SAN DIEGO - The Wasp-class multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) returned to sea May 3 for sea trials, marking the end of a post-deployment planned maintenance availability, which began in March 2016. USS Pearl Harbor Completes VBSS Training ExercisePACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) – Sailors aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) participated in a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training exercise, May 3, as part of America Amphibious Ready Group’s Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). USS Lake Erie departs San Diego on deployment SAN DIEGO - The guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70), with an embarked detachment from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, is scheduled to depart Naval Base San Diego on an independent deployment, May 8. USS Shiloh Sailors Visit Iwo ToYOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) – Sailors of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), had the opportunity to travel to the island of Iwo To, formerly Iwo Jima, April 20. Shiloh Sailors Mentor Yokosuka Middle SchoolersYOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) – Future Leaders Educational and Experiential Training (FLEET), a program designed to teach leadership skills by partnering Sailors with local middle school students, was launched in March 2017. Chancellorsville Leaders Visit Iwo ToYOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) – Twenty-Three Officers and Chief Petty Officers, assigned to the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), visited the island of Iwo To, formerly Iwo Jima, March 27. Dewey Partners with HSM 78 to Dual QualifySOUTH CHINA SEA (NNS) -- Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) and the “Gremlins” of embarked Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 detachment have been working together to earn their Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) and Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) pins. USS Lake Erie to Depart on DeploymentMedia interested in covering USS Lake Erie's departure should contact Naval Surface Forces Public Affairs Office by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 5 at 619-437-2034 or 619-723-5185 and meet at the Naval Base San Diego Pass & Decal no later than 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 8. BHR leaders hone operational stress control skillsSailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) attended Operational Stress Control (OSC) training which detailed policy, guidelines, procedures and responsibilities for stress management, April 24-28. From BMC To Chief Warrant OfficerSAN DIEGO – Chief Boatswain Mate Brian Randle assigned to dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) joined the ranks of the United States Naval Officers April 28 at Naval Base San Diego. Makin Island ARG 11th MEU makes impact in 7th Fleet PACIFIC OCEAN - The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45)... WWII Vet Visits ChampionSAN DIEGO, CA - LCDR Burgon, Commanding Officer USS CHAMPION (MCM 4), welcomes aboard WWII Veteran Bill Harrison. This visit was Mr. Harrison’s first time back on a minesweeper in over 70 years! USS RUSSELL Shipboard Preservation Throughout the duration of USS RUSSELL’s 2016-2017 Chief of Naval Operations Selected Restricted Availability, RUSSELL Sailors have diligently completed extensive preservation and repair work normally assigned to contracted tradesmen. . Shiloh Sailor Becomes U.S. CitizenYOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) – USS Shiloh (CG 67) held a flag raising ceremony, Apr. 28, to celebrate Culinary Specialist Seaman Ayaba Amouzou and two Navy spouses on becoming U.S. citizens. USS Halsey open to the publicSAN DIEGO - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) is scheduled to be open for public visits at Broadway Pier, April 29 and 30. USS Jackson Successfully Completes Missile Test SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Jackson (LCS 6) successfully fired a SeaRAM missile against an aerial drone, destroying the target in a test off the Southern California coast, April 22.
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