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March 2024 Digital Feature about Chaplain Lt. Zachary Vaughan. The feature tells the story of the ongoing initiative the Surface Force has underway that is placing Chaplains on every guided missile destroyer in the fleet.
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Students tour USS Ashland [Image 1 of 5]
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2024) - Students from Urban Corps Charter School of San Diego County tour the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as part of a recruiting outreach program. Service in the U.S. Navy and the Surface Force provides unlimited opportunities and a strong sense of purpose. The Navy provides opportunities to achieve personal and professional growth through both schooling and hands-on, at-sea training that teach our Sailors skills that are highly valued in the civilian sectors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)
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Students tour USS Ashland [Image 2 of 5]
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2024) - Students from Urban Corps Charter School of San Diego County tour the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as part of a recruiting outreach program. Service in the U.S. Navy and the Surface Force provides unlimited opportunities and a strong sense of purpose. The Navy provides opportunities to achieve personal and professional growth through both schooling and hands-on, at-sea training that teach our Sailors skills that are highly valued in the civilian sectors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)
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Students tour USS Ashland [Image 3 of 5]
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2024) - Cmdr. Quinn Matt, commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), center, speaks with students from Urban Corps Charter School of San Diego County during their tour of the ship as part of a recruiting outreach program. Service in the U.S. Navy and the Surface Force provides unlimited opportunities and a strong sense of purpose. The Navy provides opportunities to achieve personal and professional growth through both schooling and hands-on, at-sea training that teach our Sailors skills that are highly valued in the civilian sectors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)
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Students tour USS Ashland [Image 4 of 5]
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2024) - Ensign Mary Kang, gunnery officer assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), top left, gives a tour of the ship to students from Urban Corps Charter School of San Diego County as part of a recruiting outreach program. Service in the U.S. Navy and the Surface Force provides unlimited opportunities and a strong sense of purpose. The Navy provides opportunities to achieve personal and professional growth through both schooling and hands-on, at-sea training that teach our Sailors skills that are highly valued in the civilian sectors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)
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Students tour USS Ashland [Image 5 of 5]
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2024) - Lt. Jericho Bertholet, Chaplain assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), speaks with students from Urban Corps Charter School of San Diego County during their visit to the ship as part of a recruiting outreach program. Service in the U.S. Navy and the Surface Force provides unlimited opportunities and a strong sense of purpose. The Navy provides opportunities to achieve personal and professional growth through both schooling and hands-on, at-sea training that teach our Sailors skills that are highly valued in the civilian sectors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)
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USS Mustin Change of Command [Image 7 of 7]
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Mar. 1, 2024) – Cmdr. Kristofer Tester, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), left, speaks during a change of command ceremony for the ship at Naval Base San Diego Mar. 1, 2024. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Kristofer Tester relieved Cmdr. Kevin Antonucci as commanding officer of Mustin in a scheduled change of command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)
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USS Mustin Change of Command [Image 6 of 7]
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Mar. 1, 2024) – Cmdr. Kevin Antonucci, front left, returns the salute of Cmdr. Kristofer Tester, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), front right, as Tester assumes command of the ship during a ceremony at Naval Base San Diego Mar. 1, 2024. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Kristofer Tester relieved Cmdr. Kevin Antonucci as commanding officer of Mustin in a scheduled change of command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)
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USS Mustin Change of Command [Image 5 of 7]
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Mar. 1, 2024) – Cmdr. Kevin Antonucci, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), right, speaks during a change of command ceremony for the ship at Naval Base San Diego Mar. 1, 2024. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Kristofer Tester relieved Cmdr. Kevin Antonucci as commanding officer of Mustin in a scheduled change of command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)
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USS Mustin Change of Command [Image 3 of 7]
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Mar. 1, 2024) – Retired Vice Adm. Luke McCollum, right, speaks during a change of command ceremony for the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) at Naval Base San Diego Mar. 1, 2024. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Kristofer Tester relieved Cmdr. Kevin Antonucci as commanding officer of Mustin in a scheduled change of command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)
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USS Mustin Change of Command [Image 2 of 7]
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Mar. 1, 2024) – Cmdr. Kevin Antonucci, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), center, speaks during a change of command ceremony for the ship at Naval Base San Diego Mar. 1, 2024. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Kristofer Tester relieved Cmdr. Kevin Antonucci as commanding officer of Mustin in a scheduled change of command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)
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USS Russell Completes First Deployment Milestone - Arrives in Pearl Harbor
The “Red Dragons” of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on February 15.
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USS John L. Canley Commissioning Recognizes Legacy of Vietnam Veterans and Medal of Honor Recipient
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA (Feb. 17, 2024) – Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) commissioned at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California, Feb. 17.
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USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) Virtual Tour
Meet some of the crew as they talk about the U.S. Navy's newest Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship. The first of its name, the ship honors United States Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, Ret., who was awarded the Medal of Honor 50 years after his actions during the Battle of Hue City. ESB 6 is a highly flexible platform used across various military operations. The ship will be employed as a mobile sea-based asset. It will be a part of the critical access infrastructure supporting the deployment of forces, equipment, supplies, and warfighting capability.
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Publication - Surface Warfare Magazine
February 2024 Surface Warfare Magazine Digital Feature Surface Warfare Officers of the Year
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Senior Enlisted Navy Leaders Take Deep Dive into Issues Facing Surface Force at 36th Annual SNA National Symposium
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Senior Enlisted U.S. Navy leaders came together to discuss the state of the Surface Force and to highlight some key topics that affect Sailors and their families during a panel discussion on Sailor development and readiness at the 36th Annual Surface Navy Association Symposium in Arlington, Va., January 11, 2024. The hottest topics discussed at the panel included the Enlisted Leadership Development (ELD) course, spiritual and mental readiness, U.S. Naval Community College (USNCC), and efforts to combat Sailor fatigue and toxic leadership.
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SWOBOSS Highlights The Fight, The Force, The Future at 2024 Surface Navy Association National Symposium
ARLINGTON, Va.— Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, emphasized warfighting effectiveness during his keynote remarks at the 36th Annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) National Symposium in Arlington, Va., Jan. 9. McLane outlined his vision for the Surface Force centered on progressing the Competitive Edge strategy and achieving the North Star goal of 75 mission capable ships on any given day that are sufficiently manned, trained, and ready for the fight.
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Publication - Surface Warfare Magazine
Surface Warfare Magazine Winter 2023 Edition.
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USS Canberra Commissions Down Under in Sydney
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) commissioned at the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Base East in Sydney, Australia, July 22. It’s quite uncommon for a U.S. Navy vessel to travel so far for its commissioning ceremony, but for the ship and crew, the 13,000 nautical mile roundtrip was a significant accomplishment.
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Why the Navy Loves to SWATT – What You Should Know
Established in 2013, the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) officially started training ships and strike groups through SWATT in 2015. Today it's considered the premiere advanced tactical training event for surface ships and a key milestone during the advanced phase of the pre-deployment training cycle, known as the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP), for carrier strike groups (CSGs), amphibious ready groups (ARGs), and littoral combat ships (LCS). While it's not a pass-or-fail event, it is required training for deployment. This event has proven to increase unit tactical proficiency, readiness and the ability to integrate into multiple ships task groups.
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Shipboard Reflections With SWO BOSS
Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, at SNA National in Arlington, VA congratulating newly pinned Surface Warfare Officers.
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Surface Warfare Culture: USS Spruance
Commanding Officer of the USS Spruance and members of his crew discuss developing a warfighting culture on their ship.
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Surface Force Embedded Mental Heath – a Roadmap to Mental Readiness
“In the past four years, the Naval Surface Forces has embraced mental health,” Capt. Tara Smith, head of the Naval Surface Forces, Pacific’s Embedded Mental Health efforts, said. “We now have embedded mental healthcare into our force – it’s care that belongs to and is run by surface forces, not the Bureau of Medicine – we take care of our own.” Today there are 12 Embedded Mental Health Teams around the globe serving the 75,000 sailors who operate the Navy’s more than 160 surface combatant ships. Here, Sailors get help quickly, often the day they walk in the door.
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Publication - Surface Warfare Magazine
Surface Warfare Magazine Winter 2023 Task Force Hopper: Surface Force Moves Toward Data-Driven Decision Making Surface Warfare Officers of the Year Navy Increases Capabilities with Newly Established Unmanned Surface Division Stars Guide Essex Home Maintenance Execution Teams Contribute to LCS Sustainability, Self-Sufficiency The War on Rust: How the Fleet Combats a Silent Ship-Killer Gone But Never Forgotten: USS Fitzgerald&USS John S. McCain Five Years Later Tactical Excellence by Design WTIs Deliver High ROI
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Why the Navy Loves to SWATT – What You Should Know
Established in 2013, the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) officially started training ships and strike groups through SWATT in 2015. Today it's considered the premiere advanced tactical training event for surface ships and a key milestone during the advanced phase of the pre-deployment training cycle, known as the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP), for carrier strike groups (CSGs), amphibious ready groups (ARGs), and littoral combat ships (LCS).
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How a Strong Warfighting Culture Guides the Spruance to Success
The foundation of the Navy’s Surface Force is a resilient and connected culture, enabling ships to thrive in challenging and austere maritime environments. Defining what warfighting culture and connectedness are and how they impact the readiness of a ship isn’t easy and can vary by command, but the fundamentals aren’t rocket science.
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Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Holds Change of Command
Vice Adm. Brendan McLane relieved Rear Adm. Yvette Davids as commander of Naval Surface Forces and Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego with USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) in the background, Dec 21. McLane assumes his new position following his tour as Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic.
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USS Savannah Successfully Completes Live-Fire Demonstration
USS Savannah (LCS 28) conducted a live-fire demonstration Oct. 24 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean utilizing a containerized launching system that fired an SM-6 missile at a designated target. The exercise demonstrated the modularity and lethality of Littoral Combat Ships and the ability to successfully integrate a containerized weapons system to engage a surface target. The exercise will inform continued testing, evaluation and integration of containerized weapons systems on afloat platforms.
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SNA 2023 Sizzler
Promotional trailer video for Surface Navy Association National Symposium 2024.
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SWOBOSS and FORCM Message to the Chiefs Mess
NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO (Oct. 11, 2023) Rear Adm. Yvette Davids, acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Force Master Chief Greg Carlson address newly-pinned chief petty officers. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Kelby Sanders)
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USS Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) Virtual Tour
USS Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) Commissioning Virtual Tour
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Publication - Surface Warfare Magazine
The War on Rust: How the Fleet Combats A Silent Ship-Killer Surface Warfare Digital Feature, July 2022 The Surface Force deploys ships into the most extreme conditions, but how does it ensure that the ships maintain their material readiness so that they continue to deploy? This digital feature provides a look inside the deck department and what exactly they do to preserve ships. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet produces digital features to highlight stories and imagery produced from the surface warfare community. The 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.
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Publication - Surface Warfare Magazine
Stars Guide Essex Home Surface Warfare Digital Feature, April 2022 Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) used celestial navigation (CELNAV) to travel more than 1,800 nautical miles while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet produces digital features to highlight stories and imagery produced from the surface warfare community.
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Publication - Surface Warfare Magazine
Surface Warfare Magazine SNA Winter Issue
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