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  • USS Boxer ARG 11th MEU Arrive in U.S. 5th Fleet
    June 24, 2019 — The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, June 23, relieving the Kearsarge ARG and 22nd MEU.
  • USS Michael Murphy Holds 6th Change of Command
    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (JBPHH), Hawaii - Cmdr. Scott P. Maloney relieved Cmdr. Chris J. Forch as commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) in a ceremony held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 30
  • Navy Officer Receives Netherlands Humanitarian Service Award
    Lt. Ben Hondrum, the operations officer aboard USS Stethem, was awarded the Netherlands Humanitarian Service Medal for his extraordinary support in disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Irma in 2017 which devastated the region. Cmdr. John Rummel, commanding officer of USS Stethem, presented Hondrum with the award at a small ceremony on behalf of the Netherlands Defense Attaché to the United States, Air Commodore Paul Herber.
  • Makin Island Wins Green H Award
    The USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Medical Department earned the annual health promotion and wellness award “Green H” on June 2. Makin Island has earned this award 11 times since the amphibious assault ship was commissioned in 2009.
  • Stethem Holds Memorial for Namesake
    June 15, 2020 - The crew of USS Stethem (DDG 63) held a memorial service for its namesake, Steelworker 2nd Class (DV) Robert Dean Stethem, June 15 marking the 35th anniversary of his death.
  • Milius Named Navy's top Pacific Fleet Sub Hunter
    SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Commander, Naval Surface Forces announced that the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) was awarded the 2019 Bloodhound Award for the Pacific Fleet March 18. The Bloodhound award is presented to one Pacific Fleet and one Atlantic Fleet ship annually for exceptional performance in the area of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) proficiency, preparedness, and training.
  • USS Montgomery Returns from Deployment
    Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) returned to its U.S. 3rd Fleet homeport of Naval Station San Diego June 10 following a 12-month rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.
  • Milius Named Top Pacific Fleet Sub Hunter
    Commander, Naval Surface Forces announced that the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) was awarded the 2019 Bloodhound Award for the Pacific Fleet, March 18.
  • USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Departs for 2020 Deployment
    The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is underway, serving as America’s strongest symbol of resolve and navigating the global pandemic as its mission endures, in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
  • Change of Command
    Capt. Jack Fay relieved Capt. Matthew McGonigle as Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One (COMLCSRON ONE) during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, May 29.
  • Fleet Welcomes Newest Integrated Air and Missile Defense Warfare Tactics Instructors
    DAHLGREN, Va. (NNS) -- Seven Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) qualified as Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs) and joined the growing base of top tacticians in the Surface Fleet during a graduation ceremony at Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) in Dahlgren, Va., on May 21, 2020. These new graduates join the WTI cadre, warfighting experts in one of four surface warfare areas - IAMD, Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW), Amphibious Warfare (AMW), and Mine Warfare (MIW).
  • USS Lake Erie Holds Change of Command
    SAN DIEGO, CA – The Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) held their change of command ceremony on May 22, in port San Diego. Captain Christine O’Connell, who assumed command in March 2018, was relieved by Captain Gilbert Ayan.
  • USS Portland conducts Laser Weapon System Demonstrator Test
    PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) successfully disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a Solid State Laser - Technology Maturation Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD) MK 2 MOD 0 on May 16.
  • Blue Ridge Sails Through Underway Record
    The crew of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff hit a 48-year historic landmark by surpassing the ship’s underway record, marking 65 days of continuous underway operations, May 17.
  • CPR 11 Maintains Operational Readiness in Indo-Pacific
    Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), landing transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20), amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), landing transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48).
  • USS Kidd Conducts Crew Swap, Transitions to Next Phase of COVID-19 Response
    The Navy has transitioned into the next phase of its aggressive response to the COVID-19 outbreak on board the guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100).
  • USS Stethem completes VBSS certification
    The Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) team aboard USS Stethem completed their VBSS certification at Naval Base San Diego April 22.
  • US, Philippines, Japan Kick Off Maritime Training Activity Sama Sama
    PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (NNS) – The U.S. Navy, Philippine Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force began Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama with an opening ceremony in Puerto Princesa on Oct. 14.
  • USS Montgomery Arrives in Davao City
    DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) arrived in Davao City on June 29 for the ship's first port visit to the Philippines during her first deployment.
  • USS Gabrielle Giffords Completes Final Contract Trials
    SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Navy’s Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) completed Final Contract Trials (FCT) Nov 8.
  • America, Gabrielle Giffords Integrate Operations
    Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, conducted operations with littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), March 13.
  • SWATT creates combat ready warships, battle-minded crews
    SAN DIEGO - Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) led U.S. Navy warships through Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise, March 30 through April 17, in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
  • Center for Surface Combat Systems Names Mid-grade Instructor of the Year
    DAHLGREN, Va. – The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) recently announced the selection of its 2019 Mid-grade Instructor of the Year (IOY).
  • Surface Force Sailors Continue to Answer the Call
    Sailors from USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and future USS Daniel Inouye shared stories and reflected on the history of their ship’s namesakes during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
  • Makin Island Escorts Kidd to San Diego
    In support of the Navy’s response to cases of COVID-19 onboard USS Kidd (DDG 100), USS Makin Island (LHD 8) escorted Kidd to San Diego to allow crew members to receive medical treatment. During transit, Makin Island refueled Kidd and ultimately received 15 patients who needed additional care.
  • CNO Selects Assault Craft Unit FIVE for Shore Safety Award
    CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (NNS) -- An organizational culture of safety-mindedness and a commitment to mishap reduction earned Assault Craft Unit FIVE (ACU-5) the 2019 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Shore Safety Award in the Fleet Operational Support Unit category, April 22, 2020.
  • CNO Selects Assault Craft Unit FIVE for Shore Safety Award
    CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (NNS) -- An organizational culture of safety-mindedness and a commitment to mishap reduction earned Assault Craft Unit FIVE (ACU-5) the 2019 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Shore Safety Award in the Fleet Operational Support Unit category, April 22, 2020.
  • Future USS Kansas City (LCS 22) Completes Successful Acceptance Trials
    MOBILE, Ala. (NNS) -- The future Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22) successfully concluded acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico after a series of in-port and underway demonstrations, the Navy announced Oct. 31.
  • USS TheodoreUSS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
    The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) held an at-sea refueling, Dec. 2, 2019.
  • Naval Surface Forces Name FY19 Civilian of the Year Award Winners
    Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC) announced their 2019 Civilian of the Year (COY) award winners, recognizing their commands’ top civilians who have demonstrated the highest standards of performance and excellence throughout the previous fiscal year.
  • Antietam Hone Advanced Flight Operation
    PHILIPPINE SEA – Pilots and air crewmen from the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 and flight deck crew members from the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54)
  • USS Decatur Holds Change of Command
    SAN DIEGO (NNS) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) held a change of command ceremony Apr. 30. Due to the ship being in maintenance, the ceremony was held on the ship’s berthing barge rooftop.
  • It’s a Different World on an LCS
    “It’s literally a place where everybody knows your name,” said Engineman 2nd Class Eric A. Torres, who is assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10).
  • U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Navy team up in the South China Sea
    SOUTH CHINA SEA – The U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy came together for operations in the South China Sea starting April 13.
  • COMNAVSURFOR Announces Battle "E" Winners
    From Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander, Naval Surface Forces announced the winners of the 2019 Battle Effectiveness (Battle “E”) awards, Mar. 18.
  • Naval Surface Force Pacific Names Sea Shore Sailors of the Year
    ​SAN DIEGO - Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) named the 2019 Shore and Sea Sailors of the Year, April 6.
  • Naval Surface Force Pacific Names Sea, Shore Sailors of the Year
    Navy Career Counselor 1st Class Brenda V. Lemas, assigned to Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron (COMLCSRON) 1, was named Shore Sailor of the Year and Yeoman 1st Class Vinish Nair assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) was named Sea Sailor of the Year.
  • Future USS Frank E Petersen Jr DDG 121 Welcomes First Commanding Office
    PENSACOLA, Fla. – Cmdr. Daniel Hancock assumed command of the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU), or future USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) during a ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Sept. 27.
  • USS Paul Hamilton Participates in Joint Exercises with Army Special Operations Forces
    ARABIAN GULF (NNS) -- U.S. Navy Expeditionary Landing Base ship USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3), assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (USNAVCENT), and USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) have been conducting joint naval and air integration operations
  • USS Harpers Ferry Change of Command
    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and CDC guidelines for group gatherings, the ship was unable to hold a traditional change of command ceremony. During the event, Cmdr. William A. Fensterer relieved Cmdr. Janice A. Pollard as commanding officer. Capt. Jason A. Burns, commodore, Amphibious Squadron FIVE, presided over the ceremony.
  • USS Harpers Ferry Change of Command
    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and CDC guidelines for group gatherings, the ship was unable to hold a traditional change of command ceremony.
  • COVID 19 Face Coverings
    Department of Defense guidelines require all personnel to wear face coverings while in public spaces. America’s engineering department developed a plan to use shipboard technology to outfit the crew of more than 1,000 Sailors with protective masks.
  • Roosevelt Sailors Volunteer to Support Public Health Outbreak Investigation
    NAVAL BASE GUAM (April 24, 2020) – U.S. Navy Sailors stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 17) voluntarily participated in a public health outbreak investigation from their various locations on Naval Base Guam from April 20 - 24, 2020.
  • USS HOPPER (DDG 70) Change of Command
    During the ceremony held on the ship’s flight deck, Cmdr. Kathryn J. Dawley relieved Cmdr. Holman R. Agard as commanding officer.
  • Surface Division ELEVEN Holds Change of Command
    Capt. Marc Crawford, a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, relieved Capt. Jack Fay, a native of Scarborough, Maine, as Commander, Surface Division Eleven (COMSURFACEDIV ELEVEN) during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, April 16.
  • Mine Division TWELVE Holds Change of Command
    ​SAN DIEGO (April 3, 2020) – Capt. Henry Kim relieved Capt. Patrick Thien as Commander, Mine Division TWELVE (COMMINEDIV TWELVE) during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, April 3.
  • CPR 11 Maintains Operational Readiness in Indo Pacific
    Every day, the forward-deployed ships of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 remain steadfast in pursuing operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Expeditionary Strike Group Three Changes Command
    A change of command would normally follow Navy tradition, with a ceremony commensurate to the level of customs and courtesies required. However, not formal ceremony was conducted as the Navy continues to follow the strict CDC guidelines about group gatherings.
  • U.S, Japan Operate Together in Andaman Sea
    ANDAMAN SEA -- The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Akizuki-class destroyer JS Teruzuki (DD 116) conducted operations together, while sailing through the Andaman Sea, April 2.
  • Commander Surface Division ELEVEN Established
    “Today marks a major step forward for the littoral combat ship program in terms of readiness generation and operational capability,” said Capt. John Fay, commodore, Surface Division ELEVEN (COMSURFACEDIV 11) and a native of Scarborough, Maine.
 

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