Sailors and Marines, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), pose for a photo after a game of football with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2023 in Dili, Feb. 10, 2023. The symposium brought together joint experts and decision-makers in the military, industry, and congress to discuss how the Surface Force is a critical element of national defense and security. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the Navy's highest non-combat honor medal. 230215-N-YT019-2070 Capt. Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific remembers the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander, Naval Surface Forces, emphasized readiness and maintaining the Surface Force Competitive Edge during his keynote remarks at the 35th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Va., Jan. 10. An official website of the United States government. 20411-N-ZS023-1010 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 11, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) completed installation of a Naval Strike Missile launch frame April 8, 2022. SAN FRANCISCO The 40th annual San Francisco Fleet Week hosted the annual medical exercise (MEDEX) Oct 7 to enhance the partnerships and cooperation for medical response in the wake of a natural disaster. Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan concluded a visit to Otaru in the northern Japanese island prefecture of Hokkaido Feb. 10. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, paid a visit to the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) late last week while underway in the Philippine Sea. What started as a quiet Sunday morning quickly turned into a week-long battle against a catastrophic fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Mallorie Miller). Barry was assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. David Brooks Robinson (born 26 October 1939) is a retired United States Navy vice admiral. Joe Ring relieved Rear Adm. Tim Kott as Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific (MIDPAC) during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii, June 3. The visit marks the first time that the destroyer, named after Medal of Honor recipient and former U.S. Twenty-six nations, 38 surface ships, four submarines, nine national land forces, more than 170 aircraft and approximately 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The missile exercise was the first proof of concept launch of the Longbow Hellfire missile against land-based target. Between 2015 and 2017, naval operations in the Indo-Asia Pacific expanded dramatically both in direct response to national priorities and to ComPacFlt and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPaCom). LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. Barry was assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. Corey Wright, the assistant operations officer aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Millar), SAN DIEGO (Aug. 20, 2020) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the engine spaces of the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), with Senior Chief Engineman Jason Saffa. She also served as Reserve Chief of Staff for US Pacific Fleet and Surface Forces Atlantic. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins), 221021-N-OA516-1145 KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII (Oct. 21, 2022) A Hawaii-Traditional Hawaiian canoe returns to shore after meeting the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), as the ship arrives in Kailua-Kona. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Virginia Tech and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from George Washington University. FORCM Jason R. Dunn. Rear Adm. Christopher Engdahl is a native of South Bend, Indiana and the son of a Navy chaplain. Scott Margolis, the operations officer aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), during a scheduled visit to the ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks with Cmdr. His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal (three awards), Legion of Merit (five awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and various service and campaign awards. Executive Director and Director of Staff. SINGAPORE (AUG. 23, 2021) Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the crew of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) during an all-hands call, Aug. 23, 2021. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander, Naval Surface Forces, emphasized readiness and maintaining the Surface Force Competitive Edge during his keynote remarks at the 35th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Va., Jan. 10. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) conducted its first in-class, live fire missile exercise, April 14, as the crew prepares for future employment opportunities. What started as a quiet Sunday morning quickly turned into a week-long battle against a catastrophic fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Milham/Released), SAN DIEGO (June 10, 2021) Vice Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, attends Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 objectives and overview during the RIMPAC 2022 initial planning conference (IPC) at U.S. 3rd Fleet headquarters. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. BDOC is a nine-week course focused on division leadership and is the Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) career path's initial training. 13 August 2021. Commander, Surface Division Eleven is the first division of the Littoral Combat Ship fleet to be . Leaders from across the Navy, business and academia gathered to discuss the future of naval surface warfare at the third annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) West Coast Waterfront Symposium aboard Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lucas T. Hans). The USS Stockdale, named after Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale, returned to Naval Base San Diego, July 15, following a 10-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific. A Sailor received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal in a ceremony Friday at NAB Coronado's Vietnam Unit Memorial. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. Six emergency service leaders of San Diego County attended Leaders to Sea aboard USS Anchorage (LPD 23), July 14. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Issac Rodriguez/Released), Vice Adm. Kitchener Speaks at Capt. MSTCPAC was dedicated to Weeks, a legendary naval officer and teacher in the Surface Warfare community with more than 40 years of experience as a Surface Warfare Officer and mariner skills instructor. The Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Mobile (LCS 26) completed installation of its Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launch module on April 8, 2022. SWOBOSS Calls on the Surface Force to Get Ready at 2023 Surface Navy Association National Symposium. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. PHILIPPINE SEA - Ships from Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70 and Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71 completed the Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise for 2023 in the Philippine . Dylon Grasso), SAN DIEGO (May 13, 2022) The medium-displacement unmanned surface vessel Sea Hunter sits pierside at Naval Base San Diego, during the Unmanned Surface Vessel Division (USDIV) One Establishment ceremony. Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. CNO Visits Australia to Discuss Maritime Security, Continued Cooperation. Matthew McGonigle, left, on the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). The U.S. Pacific Fleet has patrolled the Indo-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional security, stability and prosperity. USS Porter holds Change of Command Ceremony. N01R. Bud Weeks inaugurate the Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific (MSTCPAC) during a ribbon cutting ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Issac Rodriguez/Released), Vice Adm. Kitchener Speaks at Capt. SINGAPORE (AUG. 23, 2021) Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the crew of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) during an all-hands call, Aug. 23, 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Virginia Tech and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from George Washington University. She was designated a surface warfare officer in 1999. The U.S. Navys Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class successfully launched sea-based missiles at a land-based target for the first time during a proof of concept exercise, May 12. Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (COMSURFLANT), is one of the six U.S. naval type commands (TYCOMS) that was established in 1975 as a consolidation of the cruiser-Destroyer, Amphibious, and Service Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.(U.S. 20411-N-ZS023-1010 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 11, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) completed installation of a Naval Strike Missile launch frame April 8, 2022. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces released Surface Warfare: The Competitive Edge, at the Surface Navy Association National Conference, Jan 11. This post was disestablished in 1975 and its functions were passed on to Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally), 220914-ZS023-1049 SAN DIEGO (Sept 14, 2022) Capt. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally), 220914-ZS023-1049 SAN DIEGO (Sept 14, 2022) Capt. Incorporated in 1985, SNA promotes greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business, and academic communities who share a common interest in surface warfare while supporting the activities of the Navy's surface forces. Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) was decommissioned in San Diego, Sept. 14. Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. Mariner Skills Training Center, Pacific 2680 Woden Street BLDG 3304, Suite 3 San Diego, CA 92136 DSN 532 Executive Director (619) 767-6824, ext. The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) arrived in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to conduct a port visit, Feb 5-8. YOKOSUKA, Japan - Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet hosted a trilateral meeting with Fleet commanders from Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy on board USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Feb. 22. These sometimes overlap . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Allison R. Castro), PHILLIPPINE SEA (June 17, 2022) Cmdr. Commander Navy. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet visited Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) and Sasebo (CFAS) to engage with forward-deployed Sailors and their communities and connect with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) partners, Oct. 16-20. The command was commissioned in March 1975. He has also studied national security policy and international . The symposium fosters discussion on a wide range of topics impacting the surface warfare community with the theme Embracing Ingenuity to sharpen our Competitive Edge. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins), PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) - Five San Diego County emergency service leaders attended Leaders to Sea aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 27, 2020) - Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, delivered the keynote address at the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) Waterfront Symposium, Aug. 27. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, visited the island of Hawaii. SAN DIEGO - Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) leaders and technical experts highlighted digitization, automation, and agile software delivery as key tenants to connecting a joint future force during WEST 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center, Feb. 14-16. He earned a master's degree in Public . SAN DIEGO (May 12, 2021) The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps strengthen joint ties with the Army and, 210430-N-OA516-1041SAN DIEGO (April 30, 2021) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface. Lead surface type commander; Pacific fleet operations, maintenance, training, readiness, logistics support, safety and administration. On 7 December 1941 the post was filled by Marine Major General William P. Upshur. Command Master Chief of Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, Michael Kaszubowski, was reenlisted by his son, Ensign Sean Kaszubowski, the Electronic Warfare Officer aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Samson (DDG 102), Jan. 4. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Allison R. Castro), PHILLIPPINE SEA (June 17, 2022) Cmdr. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders), 171112-N-JH929-129 He is a 1989 graduate of the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Millar), Surface Navy Associations (SNA) 35th National Symposium, Photo By: Chief Petty Officer Julio Rivera, USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) Participates in CARAT Timor-Leste, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk, USS John P. Murtha Completes CARAT Timor-Leste, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Conduct Combined Exercises, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin McTaggart, USS Antietam Conducts Port Visit in Otaru, Japan, USS Lake Champlain Conducts Port Visit in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Elliot Schaudt, USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) Arrives in Tomakomai, Japan for a Scheduled Port Visit, Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Gregory Johnson, Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Peter Burghart, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley, Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jeanette Mullinax, Boatswain's Mate Embraces Tradition, Legacy of Rating, to Transform CNSP Headquarters, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Melvin Fatimehin, Sailor Receives Medal for Life-Saving Actions, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Claire DuBois, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Stevin Atkins, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Leitner, Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Kelby Sanders, A First for Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand, Surface Navy Association Waterfront Symposium 2022 Highlights the Forces Competitive Edge, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner, SURFOR Dedicates Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Allison R. Castro, USS Anchorage (LPD 23) Welcomes Leaders to Sea Participants, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin Atkins, MIDPAC Changes Command, Transitions to Operational Role, Photo By: Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Lantron, LCS Successfully Completes First Land Attack Missile Exercise, Aboard USS Jackson, MQ-8C Fire Scout returns to flight, USS Zumwalt Conducts Live Fire Missile Exercise, Photo By: Lt. j.g. Samuel Hardgrove), 220419-N-JX182-1068 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 19, 2022) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Corie Wooldridge, from San Marcos, California, guides an MQ-8C Fire Scout, attached to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), onto the flight deck aboard Jackson. Naval Academy. Download Hi-Res Image. Incorporated in 1985, SNA promotes greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business, and academic communities who share a common interest in surface warfare while supporting the activities of the Navy's surface forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand), 220818-N-OA516-1198 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers the keynote address at the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) third annual Waterfront Symposium on board Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 18. The group sail supports the Pacific Fleet MIDPAC Surface Combatant Operational Employment program, which calls for nine of the 11 Hawaii-based surface combatants to focus on the western Pacific Ocean by conducting intermediate and advanced training and regular deployments in the western Pacific. McGonigle's Retirement Ceremony. Navy Region Hawaii oversees the U.S. Navy's largest and most strategic island base in the Pacific. The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) educated the surface warfare community on how they train warfighters to fight and win during the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) 2nd Waterfront Symposium, August 25 - 26. Capt. Leonardo Giovannelli, commanding officer of Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific (MSTCPAC), gives remarks during the MSTCPAC Basic Divisional Officer Course (BDOC) graduation ceremony, at the Naval Base San Diego Base Theater. Marc Crawford, center, commodore of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, gives the order to decommission Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) during a decommissioning ceremony, Sept. 14. Guided-missile destroyers USS Paul Hamilton, USS Hopper, and USS Russell sail in formation during the Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Surface Combatant Group Sail. Pete Gumataotao, from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, addresses junior officers during a junior officer training symposium. Leonardo Giovannelli, commanding officer of Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific (MSTCPAC), gives remarks during the MSTCPAC Basic Divisional Officer Course (BDOC) graduation ceremony, at the Naval Base San Diego Base Theater. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. ATGPAC is the Immediate Superior In Command (ISIC) for the following commands: Afloat Training Group San Diego . He was then commissioned after attending Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders), 220915-N-NQ285-1150 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. America Conducts Port Visit in Osaka in Preparation for Exercise Iron Fist. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) departed Tomakomai, Japan, following a scheduled port visit, Feb. 3. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces and Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, spoke to an auditorium full of commanding officers and executive officers from Hampton Roads-area ships during a command call at Naval Station Norfolk, June 23. An official website of the United States government, All Hands Magazine is produced by the Defense Media Activity for U.S. Navy Office of Information, Commander, Naval Surface Squadron FOURTEEN, U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania, U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Poland, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific (COMNAVSURFPAC) is a United States Navy vice admiral, who leads the Naval Surface Force, United States Pacific Fleet.The commander is also designated as commander, Naval Surface Force (COMNAVSURFOR), a "dual hat", who serves as the Navy's Lead for the Surface Warfare Enterprise. Blakeslee commanded USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), which earned the Battle E and served as the Ballistic Missile Defense Commander for Carrier Strike Group EIGHT in the Arabian Gulf. 161119-N-YT019-0005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2016) Vice Adm. Thomas Rowden , Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific, observes flight quarters on amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Heaps), 210531-N-OA516-1103 Norman Polmar, 'The Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet,' Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD., 1978. Naval Forces, Marianas/Commander . 210708-N-OA516-0052 (July 8, 2021) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with Lt. Cmdr. It is responsible for the operation and management of all Naval . During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. CANBERRA, Australia -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday travelled to Canberra, Australia, Feb. 19-21, to meet with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Chief Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, AM to discuss their shared commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. 230207-N-TV933-4692 Capt. At that time, the Naval Surface Force of the Pacific Fleet consisted of 183 ships and over 55,000 personnel. Leonardo Giovannelli, commanding officer . 2/10/2023. He completed Naval Nuclear Power training and earned a Master of Science in National Strategic Studies from . Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. The U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard are (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Heaps), 210531-N-OA516-1103 Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet hosted the Initial Planning Conference for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 at Naval Base Point Loma, June 1 to 10. From 1978 to 1987, and probably later, the headquarters has been located at . For questions related to this release, contact Cmdr. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner), YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 17, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with the Chief Petty Officers' Mess aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand), 220818-N-OA516-1198 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers the keynote address at the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) third annual Waterfront Symposium on board Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 18. Previous commanders, Amphibious Force, Pacific Fleet. SAN DIEGO, CA (Jan. 21, 2020) - Each year the Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Reserve Unit averages 25 Afloat Cultural Workshops (ACW) in support of the Pacific Fleet's mission to sustain superior performance fleet wide. Jake Ferrari, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), renders honors to the Indian Navy Sukanya-class patrol craft INS Savitri (P53) during an exercise in the Indian Ocean. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) sailed with the Indian Navys INS Savitri (P 53) in the Indian Ocean, Feb 7. D. Wilson Marks relieved Capt. Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific (MSTCPAC) hosted a graduation of 155 Basic Division Officer Course (BDOC) students at Naval Base San Diegos Theater, October 28. BMD Training Specialist Aegis Fire Control System (FCS) SME. U.S. and Japanese Forces Conduct Exercise Resilient Shield 2023. Ashore, he served on the staff of the U.S. Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific is a U.S. Navy command responsible for maintenance and training of the surface ships homeported in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. Warren Smith, Commanding Officer aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), left, exchanges gifts with The Honorable Toshiya Hazama, Mayor of Otaru, right, during a meeting at Otaru Town Hall. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh), 230228-N-N0831-0002 USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), 230217-N-CX281-1000 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) departs Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) while shifting its homeport to Naval Station Everett, Washington, and bringing an end to nearly seven years of forward-deployed time in U.S. 7th Fleet. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, gives remarks at the Mariner Skills Training Center, Pacific (MSTCPAC) Basic Divisional Officer Course (BDOC) graduation ceremony, at the Naval Base San Diego Base Theater. Naval Academy with a bachelor's degree in History. 230207-N-NH267-1345 INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2023) U.S. Navy Cmdr. USS Barry Departs 7th Fleet and Japan after Six Years of Forward-Deployed Service. Effective 1 October 2001, the U.S. Navy developed a "Lead-Follow" arrangement among its type commands wherein one type commander is designated the senior lead for the specific "type" of weapon system (i.e., naval aviation, submarine . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeanette Mullinax), 221220-N-NM271-1022 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 20, 2022) Boatswains Mate 1st Class Sean Hoffmann, from Delavan, Minn., poses for a photo next to a fancy work design he created at Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleets headquarters. NORFOLK -- Commander, Naval Surface Forces (CNSF) hosted its first-ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Symposium, Apr. Force Master Chief. SAN DIEGO, CA (Jan. 21, 2020) Each year the Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Reserve Unit averages 25 Afloat Cultural Workshops (ACW) in support of the Pacific Fleets mission to sustain superior performance fleet wide. SAN DIEGO Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) watched the black smoke billowing into the sky to the south. Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Richard Dromerhauser at a change of command. Kitchener assumed the duties as commander, Naval Surface Forces/Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet on August 3, 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Never forget. USS Antietam (CG 54) Conducts Port Visit in Otaru, Japan. The goal is to increase awareness of the leadership development and career opportunities that the Navy provides, to provide a view into life in the Navy, and to build advocates for the Navy within the civilian world. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. Matthew McGonigle, left, on the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). Commander, Naval Safety Command. A Sailor received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal in a ceremony Friday at NAB Coronado's Vietnam Unit Memorial. Jason King, left, an integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) warfare tactics instructor (WTI) assigned to the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), gives instruction to Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Lucas Richards, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), during an air-defense exercise in the ships combat information center. The visit marks the first time that the destroyer, named after Medal of Honor recipient and former U.S. At sea, Blakeslee has served on ships in both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets with deployed operations in the Atlantic, Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and Western Pacific areas of operation. USS Barry (DDG 52) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan Feb. 17, as part of a scheduled homeport shift following six years of service forward-deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet. Her sea assignments include air transportation officer on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72); electrical and auxiliaries officer and training officer on USS Stout (DDG 55); weapons and combat systems officer on USS Port Royal (CG 73); operations officer for CTG 515.1 onboard USNS Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017); and executive officer on USS The Sullivans (DDG 68). For more news from Commander, Submarine Force, U.S . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin Atkins), SAN DIEGO (July 15, 2022) Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) transits San Diego bay upon its return to homeport. Additionally, she served as the Combat Systems Assistant Department Head and the C4I Division Officer at Afloat Training Group Pacific (ATGPAC) from 2004-2007. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser formerly named USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) will be renamed USS Robert Smalls (CG 62). Robinson was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions as the commanding officer of a patrol gunboat in Vietnam. (808) 471-8050. Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific (COMNAVSURFPAC) is a United States Navy vice admiral, who leads the Naval Surface Force, United States Pacific Fleet. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard Cho), NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (June 23, 2021) Cmdr. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) and the Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut, Bung Tomo-class corvette KRI Bung Tomo (FF 357) conducted bilateral training, providing the U.S. and Indonesian navies an opportunity to exercise and work together towards common maritime goals. 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