Quantum leap in lethality: how Flight III destroyers are redefining surface warfare The U.S. Navy is undergoing its most significant technological transformation to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer (DDG) by introducing the Flight III variant to the Surface Fleet. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS Arleigh Burke-class USS JACK H. LUCAS USS TED STEVENS USS LOUIS H. WILSON JR. Air and Missile Defense Radar Full Ship Shock Trials
Developing leaders, strengthening readiness at the 2026 Junior Officers’ Symposium Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) hosted the 2026 Junior Officers’ Symposium (JOS) aboard Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 26, bringing junior and senior leaders together for warfighter development and to build synergy and cohesion among the Surface Force. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS Junior Officers’ Symposium Task Force Hopper Leadership Assessment Program–Surface Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific USS Pinckney Warfare Tactics Instructor
USS Milius chief receives the George Sirian Award The Surface Navy Association (SNA) presented the 2026 Master Gunner George Sirian Meritorious Service Award to the family of Chief Fire Controlman (AEGIS) Joseph Babcock, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69), during a ceremony aboard USS Constitution, nicknamed “Old Ironsides,” Aug. 28, 2026. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS Surface Navy Association Master Gunner George Sirian Meritorious Service Award Chief Fire Controlman Operation Epic Fury Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
The future USS Ted Stevens to be Commissioned in October The U.S. Navy will commission the future Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) on Oct. 3, 2026, in Whittier, Alaska SURFPAC LATEST NEWS USS TED STEVENS DDG 128 Guided-missile destroyer Chief of Naval Operations Vice Adm. Joe Cahill Commissioning
Sharpening the mind for the fight: new training boosts Sailors' resilience and focus U.S. Navy Sailors and leaders developed cognitive skills to improve focus, resilience and performance under pressure during a Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP)-hosted training initiative, Aug. 20, 2026, at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS U.S. Naval War College Mental Readiness Warfighter Resilience Cognitive Fitness