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USS Dewey Earns Distinguished Spokane TrophyNAVAL 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. USS Cincinnati Change of CommandThe 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. USS McCampbell Kicks Off Malabar 2019 in SaseboSASEBO, 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. U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Visits USS BenfoldYOKOSUKA, 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. Columbia Protocol Creator Addresses Suicide PreventionDr. 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. America Welcomes New Commanding OfficerSAN 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. America Hosts 700 Students for STEM DaySAN 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. USS DECATUR HOSTS ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF MIDSHIPMENSAN 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. USS McCampbell Kicks Off Malabar 2019 in SaseboSASEBO, 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. Boxer Amphibious Ready Group Departs 5th Fleet 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. Boxer ARG 11th MEU Arrive in 7th FleetINDIAN 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. COMDESRON 31 Change of CommandPEARL 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). USS Antietam Holds Change of Command CeremonyPHILIPPINE 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. Commander Carrier Air Wing Five 1000th Landing on CarrierCapt. Michael Rovenolt, the commander of Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW 5), joined an elite group of Naval Aviators Aug. 17th when he executed his 1,000th arrested carrier landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). DESRON 21 Welcomes New CommanderThe “Rampant Lions” of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21 performed a change of command ceremony aboard USS Stockdale (DDG 106) at Naval Base San Diego Sept. 12. USS WASP (LHD 1) departs 7th FleetOKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 4, 2019) – The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) departed U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift Sept. 4. 4th Annual Los Angeles Fleet Week ConcludesSAN PEDRO, CA – The fourth annual Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) wrapped up Sept. 2, with more than 1,200 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen from six ships experiencing the hospitality of "The City of Angels" and the city of San Pedro. USS John Finn Change of CommandSAN DIEGO – The guided-missile destroyer, USS John Finn (DDG 113) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego August 15 as Cmdr. Courtney Minetree turned over the role of commanding officer to Cmdr. T. Peter Abbott. U.S., Allied Forces Kick-off EOD Exercise HYDRACRABSANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) –Expeditionary forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States conducted the opening ceremony for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training exercise HYDRACRAB, Aug. 19. US, Malaysia Kick-Off Maritime Training Activity 2019LUMUT NAVAL BASE, Malaysia (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) began Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2019 marked by an opening ceremony at Lumut Naval Base, Aug. 14. Navy Band Celebrates 50 Years of the Civic Action TeamKOROR, Palau - The U.S. 7th Fleet Far East Brass Band played four concerts to celebrate 50 years of the Civic Action Team (CAT) and the partnership between the U.S. and Palau to more than 1,500 students at schools throughout Palau, starting Aug 12. Surface Forces Host Staff Talks to Increase ReadinessNORFOLK (Aug. 8, 2019) – Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) and Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (CNSL) participated in Surface Type Commander Staff Talks, Aug. 7-8, at Naval Station Norfolk.
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