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The Navy’s USS Preble CO wins Navy Innovation Award
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Our Ships​
 

 USS John Finn

 
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Registered Dietitian Brings Nutrition Education to USS John Finn Crew
The crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) had an addition to their team during a recent underway, as they sailed from Pearl Harbor back to their homeport of San Diego.
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US Successfully Conducts SM-3 Block IIA Intercept Test
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency. and U.S. Navy sailors aboard USS John Finn successfully conducted an intercept of a medium-range ballistic missile target with a Standard Missile-3 Block IIA missile during a flight test off the west coast of Hawaii.
 

 USS Paul Hamilton

 
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Five USS Paul Hamilton Sailors Selected to Chief Petty Officer
Five “Phantom Warriors” from the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) were selected for advancement to the rank of chief petty officer following the most recent selection board.
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The guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) holds a ceremony to commission Chief Machinist’s Mate (SW) Dwayne Cascen as a chief warrant officer.
SAN DIEGO (May 1, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) holds a ceremony to commission Chief Machinist’s Mate (SW) Dwayne Cascen as a chief warrant officer.
 

 USS Pinckney

 
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USS Pinckney visits Hawaii as deployment nears end
The guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Dec. 4 following a six-month deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and the Arabian Gulf.
USS Pinckney Arrives in Hawaii
Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney render honors to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) as Pinckney pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a port visit. Pinckney is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific for more than 70 years promoting peace and security.
 

 USS Preble

 
USS Preble wins RIMPAC 2018 Basketball Tournament
Sailors from guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) won the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) basketball tournament finals with a score of 54 to 43 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
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USS Preble returns home from deployment
PEARL HARBOR - The guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) returns to its homeport, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 27, after more than six months on a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.
 

 USS Rafael Peralta

 
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Peralta Returns
During the first underway following the one-year anniversary, USS RAFAEL PERALTA proudly flew a customized flag to honor Sgt. Rafael Peralta (IMG_Ship in Harbor).
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USS Rafael Peralta Holds Change of Command Ceremony
SAN DIEGO (April 6, 2018) – Cmdr. Aaron DeMeyer assumed command of USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) from Cmdr. Brian Ribota during a ceremony April 6 aboard the USS Midway Museum.
 

 USS Russell

 
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USS Russell Ends SRA Period Completes Sea Trials
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- For the first time in nearly two years, USS Russell (DDG 59) departed Naval Base San Diego under her own power.
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USS Russell Holds Change of Command
Commander Matthew Foster relieved Cmdr. Richard Robbins as commanding officer of guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) during a change of command ceremony held April 6 on board Russell in San Diego.
 

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