Surface Navy Association Water Front Symposium West Coast 2023

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Sep. 14, 2023) - Rear Adm. Yvette M. Davids, Acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, and retired Vice Adm. Richard Hunt speak at the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) Waterfront Symposium West Coast 2023. SNA was incorporated as a Non-Profit Association to promote greater coordination and communication to those in the military, business, and academic communities. For those who share a common interest in Surface Warfare while supporting the activities of the United States Surface Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Thomas)

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SAN DIEGO — Leaders from across the Navy and defense industry gathered to discuss the future of naval surface warfare at the fourth annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) West Coast Waterfront Symposium aboard Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 13-14.

COMNAVSURFPAC Change of Command

230818-N-US228-1001 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2023) – Rear Adm. Yevette M. Davids, (former) Director, Learning to Action Drive Team, left, renders a salute to Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP), right, during a change-of-command ceremony for CNSP. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Yvette Davids relieved Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener as acting Commander, Naval Surface Forces and acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. CNSP’s mission 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins/ Released)

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Rear Adm. Yvette Davids relieved Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener as acting Commander, Naval Surface Forces and acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet during a change of command ceremony Aug. 18 at Naval Base San Diego, pier 2 with USS Princeton (CG 59) in the background.

USS Somerset Sailors Participate in 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) pay respects during a wreath-laying ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial, Sept. 11, 2023. The U.S. Navy sent five members of the Somerset crew to Somerset County for an annual multi-day trip to honor the ship’s namesake and participate in community relations events, school visits and public appearances to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 and the 40 Heroes lost on Flight 93. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

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STOYSTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES — Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) visited Somerset County, Pennsylvania, to attend the 22nd anniversary observance of Sept. 11 at the Flight 93 National Memorial.

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Yokosuka, Japan (Aug. 31, 2023) Sailors heave a line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a sea and anchor detail in Yokosuka, Japan on Aug. 31. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Stack)

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YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JAPAN — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) returned to Yokosuka, Japan, from patrol on Aug. 31.

USS Ralph Johnson hosts Sailors from His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ottawa (FFH 341).

SOUTH CHINA SEA — Cmdr. Isaia Infante, left, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) speaks with Cmdr. Sam Patchell, right, commanding officer of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ottawa (FFH 341) during a visit to Ralph Johnson Sep. 6 in the South China Sea. Ralph Johnson is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jamaal Liddell)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) is operating alongside the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) as part of the exercise Noble Wolverine in the South China Sea.

USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue Crew Conducts Change of Command Ceremony

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO -- Cmdr. Matthew Shaw, center, the commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue crew, salutes sideboys during a change of command ceremony, Sept. 8, 2023. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)

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SAN DIEGO — Cmdr. Richard Skinnell was relieved by Cmdr. Matthew Shaw as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue crew during a ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 8.

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2023) Capt. Brian Holmes, from Winchester, Mass., prospective commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), arrives for a change of command ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, Sept. 7th, 2023. Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney)

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PACIFIC OCEAN — Capt. Brian L. Holmes assumed command of USS Boxer (LHD 4) from Capt. Matthew W. Cieslukowski during a ceremony at sea in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 7.

USS Shiloh departs Yokosuka, Japan after 17 years of forward-deployed service

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) moored pier side in Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 5, 2023. Shiloh departed Yokosuka on Sept. 5 to transit to its new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as part of a planned rotation of forces in the Pacific. Shiloh is attached to Commander, Carrier Strike Group 5 forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Askia Collins)

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The Ticonderoga-class guided missile-cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) departed Yokosuka, Japan, on Sept. 5 to transit to its new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as part of a planned rotation of forces in the Pacific.

USS Augusta (LCS 34)

USS Augusta (LCS 34)

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The future Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) will join the active fleet with a commissioning ceremony at Eastport, Maine on September 30.

Comstock change of command

From left to right, Capt. Tate Robinson, commodore of Amphibious Squadron 1, Cmdr. Tammi Ballinger, commanding officer of whidbey island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), Cmdr. Byron Stocks, executive officer of Comstock, and command Master Chief Andres Mejia, salute the colors during a change of command ceremony aboard Comstock at Naval Base San Diego, August 18, 2023. Comstock is currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)

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SAN DIEGO — The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) held a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the ship at Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 18.

Suicide Prevention VR Training

SAN DIEGO (July 31, 2023) – Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) participate in an interactive virtual reality training for suicide prevention hosted by Afloat Training Group Pacific (ATGPAC). (U.S. Navy photo by Joseph Millar)

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The Surface Force reached a new milestone in suicide prevention efforts, and it takes shape in a first-of-its-kind program featuring virtual reality training.

USS Stockdale Holds Change of Command

SAN DIEGO (August 12, 2023) - Cmdr. Lauren Johnson reads her orders during the USS Stockdale change of command ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Julian Jacobs)

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SAN DIEGO – Cmdr. Lauren Johnson relieved Cmdr. Justin Bummara as commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during a pier side change of command ceremony aboard Stockdale at Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 12.