Wayne E. Meyer Returns to Pearl Harbor After 9 Month Deployment

251129-N-VM650-1011 U.S. Navy Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Miguel Escajeda mans the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) while entering Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Nov. 29, 2025. Wayne E. Meyer returned to its homeport of Pearl Harbor following nine months underway in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III)

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) returned to its homeport of Pearl Harbor following nine months underway in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, Nov. 29.

USS Benfold (DDG 65) Arrives at New Homeport

251124-N-RY676-1068 Families of Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) wait to greet them as the ship arrives at its new homeport of Naval Base Everett, Washington, Nov. 24, 2025, following 10 years of forward-deployed service in the Indo-Pacific Region. While assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet, Benfold earned three Battle Efficiency "Battle E" Awards, the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award, the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy, the CNO Afloat Safety Award, multiple Retention Excellence Awards, and 10 consecutive Fleet Health Promotion and Wellness, or Green "H," awards. Benfold has now shifted homeport to Everett, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kimberli Ibarraruiz)

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EVERETT, Wash. – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Benfold (DDG 65), arrived at its new homeport of Naval Station Everett, Nov. 24, following 10 years of forward-deployed service in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS Pierre (LCS 38) Commissions

251015-N-CH260-1044 PANAMA CITY, Fla. (November 15, 2025) — The Bay County Navy League Sea Cadet Corps Color Guard render honors to distinguished guests during the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Pierre (LCS 38) commissioning ceremony in Panama City, Fla., Nov. 15, 2025. Pierre is the second U.S. Navy ship to bear this name and will be the final Independence-variant LCS to be commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis)

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PANAMA CITY, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2025) – The Navy commissioned its newest ship, the Independence- variant littoral combat ship USS Pierre (LCS 38) in a ceremony held in Panama City, Fla., Nov. 15. During the ceremony, the guest speaker, Honorable John Phelan, 79th Secretary of the Navy, recognized the innovation of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship and thanked the leadership and crew of USS Pierre as they brought the ship to life and began her commissioned service.

USS Benfold (DDG 65) departs U.S. 7th Fleet after 10 years of forward-deployed service

250929-N-CL550-1127 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 29, 2025) – Capt. David Huljack, commanding officer of Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15, waves farewell to the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) from the starboard bridge wing of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) as Benfold departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 29, following 10 consecutive years of forward-deployed service in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Benfold is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s Largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 29, following 10 years of forward-deployed service to U.S. 7th Fleet.

USS America (LHA 6) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Conduct Photo Formation Commemorating 250 Years of Service

250802-N-TW227-1081 CORAL SEA (Aug. 2, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) stand in formation for a photo commemorating 250 years of naval service, while conducting operations in the Coral Sea, Aug. 2. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth)

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America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) departed Sasebo, Japan for San Diego, California as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific.

Surface Force Delivers Leadership Coaching Program

250605-N-N0831-1001 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Jun. 5, 2025) - Coaches in the first cohort of a first-of-its-kind Surface Force Leadership Coaching Program pose for a photograph upon finishing the coaching training at Naval Base San Diego. Officially established in December 2024, the program exists to train senior leaders, comprised of post-command surface warfare officers and command master chiefs, in coaching techniques to then provide coaching services to afloat command triads. (U.S. Navy photo)

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What It Is. Everyone has a different theory about what it means to be a good leader. Some leaders will say it is a natural ability, others believe it can be learned. Still others might say leadership is all about setting a good example. Whatever your perspective, one thing seems undeniably true: Good leaders build more leaders. Leadership means helping others become good leaders after you, wanting to set them up to succeed because you know that you must at some point pass on the mantle.

Chaplain Candidate Program Officers Embark Makin Island

250711-N-EI127-1087 Chaplain Candidate Program Officers hold a prayer circle prior to line handlers on the fantail of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), July 11, 2025. The Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Joshua Martinez)

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NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Five Navy Chaplain Candidate Program Officers (CCPOs) embarked the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), July 8-24, 2025.

Midshipmen meet Boxer CO

250807-N-MH008-1054 Capt. Jason Tumlinson, the commanding officer assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), and a native of Spokane, Washington, speaks with midshipmen in the wardroom during a mentorship meeting, Aug. 7, 2025. Boxer is currently homeported in Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Miles)

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SAN DIEGO – Every summer, the United States Naval Academy and Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps Universities send their students, known as midshipmen, to submarines, aircraft carriers, and surface ships for professional training. The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) hosted 44 midshipmen from July 21 to August 13, 2025, where the crew provided hands on experience and knowledge that will stay with them throughout their careers as officers in the United States Navy.

Navy Announces Commissioning Date and Location for the Future USS Pierre

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SAN DIEGO (Aug. 20, 2025) -- The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Pierre (LCS 38), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, in Panama City, Florida, Nov. 15.

USS Princeton (CG 59) Returns to Homeport

250813-N-WN039-1016 Gas Turbine Systems Technician 2nd Class Dinh Truong, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) shares a first kiss with his spouse after the ship’s return to its homeport of San Diego following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, Aug. 13, 2025. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lordin Kelly)

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SAN DIEGO – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, returned to its homeport of San Diego after a historic nine-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, Aug. 13.