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SURFACE WARFARE MAGAZINE STAFF
Commander, Naval Surface Forces
Vice Adm. Tom Rowden
Public Affairs Officer
Cmdr. John Perkins
Editorial Advisor
Lt. Andrew DeGarmo
Executive Editor
Senior Chief Michael Mitchell
Managing Editor
Petty Officer 1st Class Trevor Welsh
Layout & Design
Petty Officer 2nd Class Phil Ladouceur
Mr. Nicholas Groesch
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Motivation & OrganizationWhen I was first approached to write a review on a book or books that have influenced me as a leader, two immediately came to mind. |
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Commander's Corner (Vol 55 - Summer 2017)Summer brings with it many things; some important, some pleasurable, and some both. Among the things I place in the “both” category are baseball, time with family, and the Surface Warfare Flag Officers Training Symposium (SWFOTS) in San Diego... |
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Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group ReturnsSAN 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. USS Somerset Shines on Maiden DeploymentAs we departed Naval Base San Diego Oct. 14, 2016, for USS Somerset’s (LPD 25) maiden deployment, along with USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and USS Comstock (LSD 45) for operations in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th, I knew the ship and crew were more than ready. |
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US Naval Academy Graduates Class of 2017ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- The U.S. Naval Academy graduated 1,053 new Navy and Marine Corps officers at the annual graduation and commissioning ceremony May 26 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. 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. USS Gabrielle Giffords Commissioned in GalvestonGALVESTON, Texas - The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, was brought to life by her crew before a crowd of nearly 2,500 guests at Pier 21 at the Port of Galveston. SM-6 Test Displays Range and VersatilityPACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY, Hawaii (NNS) -- The Navy successfully executed four flight tests of the surface-to-air Standard Missile-6 Block I (SM-6 Blk I) off the Hawaiian coast April 6-13. |
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Summer 2017
Summer 2017 - Volume 55
Charter
Surface Warfare Magazine is the professional magazine of the surface warfare community.
Its purpose is to educate its readers on surface warfare missions and programs,
with a particular focus on U.S. surface ships and commands. This journal will also draw upon the
Surface Force’s rich historical legacy to instill a sense of pride and professionalism among
community members and to enhance reader awareness of the increasing relevance of
surface warfare for our nation’s defense.
The opinions and assertions herein are the personal views of
the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views
of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the
Department of the Navy.
Contributions and Feedback Welcome
Send articles, photographs (min. 300 dpi electronic) and
feedback to:
Managing Editor, Surface Warfare Magazine
Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Public Affairs Office N01P
2841 Rendova Road, San Diego, CA 92155
Email: surfwarmag@navy.mil
Phone: (619) 437-2735
Authorization
Surface Warfare Magazine is published quarterly
from appropriated funds by authority of the Chief of Naval
Operations in accordance with NPPR P-35. The Secretary of
the Navy has determined that this publication is necessary
in the transaction of business required by law of the
Department of the Navy. Use of funds for printing this
publication has been approved by the Navy Publications and
Printing Policy Committee. Reproductions are encouraged
with proper citation. Controlled circulation.
Surface Warfare (USPS 104-170)
(ISSN 0145-1073) is published by the
Department of the Navy, Director,
Surface Warfare (OPNAV N861M),
2000 Navy Pentagon, Room 5B453
Washington, D.C. 20350. Periodicals
postage paid at Washington, D.C., and
additional mailing offices.
Cover: USS Carney (DDG 64) transits the Mediterranean Sea. Original Phot by MC1 Theron Godbold. Digital illustration by MC2 Phil Ladouceur.
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