Commanders of Unmanned Surface Vessel Divisions 31,32,33 Assume Command

by Petty Officer 1st Class Claire Alfaro

30 January 2026
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

Commanders of Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Divisions 31, 32 and 33 assumed their respective commands during a ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, Jan. 22.

During the ceremony, Lt. Konstantine Glaros assumed command of USV Division 31, Lt. Sarah Weinstein assumed command of USV Division 32, and Lt. Joseph Gruber assumed command of USV Division 33.

Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presided over the ceremony.

“USVs extend our operational reach, reduce risk to personnel, give us attack options, and enable persistent surveillance in high-threat areas—all while offering cost-effective alternatives to traditional manned platforms,” said McLane. “As their capabilities mature, USVs are proving to be essential tools for distributed operations—providing warfighters with flexible, scalable options rooted in the inherent strengths of unmanned technology.” Unmanned Surface Vessel Divisions 31, 32 and 33 fall under the command of Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) 3 in San Diego, commanded by Cmdr. Sophia Haberman.

During the ceremony, McLane presented division pennants to each division commander, which were then raised by the respective divisions’ senior enlisted leaders.

“As you take command, remember it’s all about your people,” McLane said to the commanders. “How you lead—through your decisions, your presence, and your standards—will directly shape the professionalism, readiness, and wellbeing of your Sailors and their families. Be visible, be consistent, and be accountable.”

Glaros, Weinstein, and Gruber reported to Haberman upon assumption of command of their divisions, marking their establishment.

“Platforms alone do not create advantage,” said McLane. “Advantage comes from Sailors who can integrate manned and unmanned systems into a single, coherent force. The human element underpins everything we do . . . USVRON 3, and these three new Unmanned Surface Divisions, represent the future of naval power—and you three will lead that future.”

The mission of USVRON 3 is to deliver the most formidable unmanned platforms in the maritime domain. USVRON 3’s motto is “Victory Through Ferocity.”

The mission of Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet is to man, train, and equip the Surface Force to provide fleet commanders with credible naval power to control the sea and project power ashore.