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Vice Adm. Richard Brown, Commander, Naval Surface Forces (CNSF), visited Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Nov. 3-6, as part of his waterfront engagement series.

Hull Technician Fireman Benjamin Chewey was named the Blue Jacket of the Year for Commander, Destroyer Squadron 23 (COMDESRON 23), Nov. 23.

Sailors from Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NCHB) 1, 8, 11 and 13, Assault Craft Unit 1 and Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 gathered on the island atoll of Diego Garcia in the British Indian Ocean Territory, Nov. 11-16.

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) arrived at its new homeport in San Diego for the first time, Nov. 20.

SAN DIEGO – Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Alize J. Acevedo, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Nov. 8, 2019, for turning over a Sailor who was underage drinking.

NICHINAN, Japan – The U.S. Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will commence Mine Warfare Exercise 3JA 2019 off the coast of southwestern Japan, Nov. 18.

EVERETT, Wash. - Cmdr. Robert Biggs relieved Cmdr. Casey Mahon as commanding officer of guided missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) at sea Nov. 15 during a change of command ceremony.

Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70), along with embarked detachment from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 “Monstars,” returned to its homeport of Naval Station San Diego following an independent deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations, Nov 18.

What started as the USS Hopper (DDG 70) Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) Chapter coordinating a command event, quickly evolved into a base wide celebration.

The Sailors of the Year for FY 2019 were announced by Commanding Officer Cmdr. Mark Lawrence at an all hands call onboard USS Paul Hamilton.

USS Howard (DDG 83) held a change of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck at Naval Base San Diego, Nov. 8.

The Sailors of the Year for FY 2019 were announced by Commanding Officer Cmdr. Mark Lawrence at an all hands call onboard USS Paul Hamilton. Hull Technician Fireman Benjamin Chewey was named Blue Jacket of the Year, Electricians Mate Third Class Matthew Wilson was named Junior Sailor of the Year, Fire Controlman Aegis Second Class Joshua Dendytelles was named Sailor of the Year, and Operations Specialist First Class Kinsley Valle was named Senior Sailor of the Year. [Insert photo of Awardees] In order to be chosen for this prestigious honor, the Sailors had to demonstrate outstanding performance in their rate, commitment to their collateral duties, and positive contributions to the command’s climate. The four selectees were chosen from over 300 Sailors, highlighting the competitive nature of the awards. This is the first time being selected for a Sailor of the Year award for all four Phantom Warriors. “We are so proud of these great Sailors. This honor is a big recognition of their hard work”, said Command Master Chief Toyna Grace. “They have set the bar high for every Phantom Warrior to emulate!”

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius completed a highline personnel transfer during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos while conducting operations in the East China Sea, Oct. 22.

SAN DIEGO--Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet and the Southwest Regional Maintenance and Repair Center hosted a surface ship self-sufficiency and sustainment open house at Naval Base San Diego Oct. 23.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASN M&RA) Gregory J. Slavonic visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22)

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASN M&RA) Gregory J. Slavonic visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) at Naval Base San Diego, Oct. 30, to meet the ships’ leadership and talk to the crews.

NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. – Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet hosted the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet 2019 Executive Leadership Symposium at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Oct. 21-25.

New Commanding Officer of USS Sterett Andrew B. Koy speaks at his change of command. The Sterett is currently homeported in San Diego.

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Cmdr. Andrew B. Koy relieved Cmdr. Sean P. Lewis as commander of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during a change of command ceremony at Naval Station San Diego Friday, Oct. 18.

SAN DIEGO – The guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG-59) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego on Oct. 23, 2019. Cmdr. Matthew W. Foster turned over the role of commanding officer to Cmdr. Ryan K. Rogers.

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 25, 2019) – Twelve survivors of the Battle off Samar gathered for the last time to honor their shipmates during the 75th anniversary memorial service at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Oct. 25.

Female sailors assigned to the Navy’s forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) executed their first all-female “Sea and Anchor” detail, while pulling into Sembawang, Singapore, Oct. 17.

YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) completed her necessary repairs and is underway to conduct comprehensive at sea testing.

BURNS HARBOR, Ind. – The Navy’s newest littoral combat ship, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), was commissioned Oct. 26 at Burns Harbor.

SAN DIEGO – The guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG-59) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego on Oct. 23, 2019. Cmdr. Matthew W. Foster turned over the role of commanding officer to Cmdr. Ryan K. Rogers.

BURNS HARBOR, Ind. – The crew of future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) hosted an all-shipmates lunch and tour Oct. 24 welcoming veterans and their families from previous Indianapolis-namesake ships.

SAN DIEGO – The USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) medical department teamed up with Hospital Corpsman from Navy Environmental and Preventative Medicine Unit (NEPMU) 5 to host a health awareness fair for Sailors assigned to the ship, October 17.

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and select ships from Carrier Strike Group Nine (CSG-9), along with U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and Marine Corps service members, successfully concluded Exercise Northern Edge 2019 (NE19), May 24, bringing an end to Alaska's largest biannual joint-military training exercise.

As the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Tripoli (LHA 7) moves closer to joining the fleet, its Sailors continue along the path towards bringing the ship to life.

BATH, Maine -- The keel of the future USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) was ceremoniously laid at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard, Feb. 1.

Lt. Cmdr. Daniel O’Neill, an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) selected for early command will become the Commanding Officer of USS Shamal (PC-13), a Patrol Coastal Class warship, on October 11, 2019.

GULFPORT, Miss. – The U.S. Navy commissioned Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) during a ceremony Oct. 5 in Gulfport.

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Sept. 26, 2019) – The crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) received the 2018 Spokane Trophy during a ceremony aboard the ship, Sept. 26.

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship known as the future USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) held a change of command on the ship’s flight deck at Port of Gulfport’s West Pier, October 3.

SASEBO, Japan (Sep. 26, 2019) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, led the commencement of Exercise Malabar 2019, Sep. 25, in port Sasebo.

YOKOSUKA, Japan – Vice Adm. William Merz, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) to assess the ship’s progress while it receives upgrades, Sept. 27.

Six Sailors who distinguished themselves for their bravery and contributions to damage control efforts aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), were recognized during a ceremony at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Sep. 26.

Dr. Kelly Posner, creator of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, spoke with Expeditionary Strike Group 3 commanding officers, executive officers, and command master chiefs, as well as Navy healthcare providers and spiritual advisors at Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 26.

PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) -- Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 held a change of command ceremony, Sept. 17, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) held a change-of-command ceremony in the ship’s hangar bay while in port at Naval Base San Diego Sept. 6.

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) hosted 700 students from around the area as part of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) event August 6.

SAN DIEGO – The crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) hosted 45 Midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) for their annual professional training between June 24, 2019 and August 7, 2019.

Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center and the Center for Surface Combat Systems hosted 10 students in the Navy’s newest combat trainer

SASEBO, Japan (Sep. 26, 2019) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, led the commencement of Exercise Malabar 2019, Sep. 25, in port Sasebo.

Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) visited Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Division – one of four SMWDC divisions located in Virginia and California – September 18 - 19, 2019.

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2019) The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) team entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations from the U.S. 5th Fleet September 23 during a scheduled deployment.

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2019) The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) team entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations from the U.S. 5th Fleet September 23 during a scheduled deployment.

PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM – CAPT William H. Baxter relieved CAPT Joe J. Ring as Commander Destroyer Squadron THREE ONE on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at a ceremony conducted aboard USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53).

PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) held a change of command ceremony, Sept. 17, while operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- On Tuesday, July 2, USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) celebrated the anniversary of her 25th year of commissioned service in a ceremony that highlighted the ship's past, while also looking to the future.