Rough Riders Leave a Legacy of Grit and Tenacity

260729-N-CH260-3151 The crew of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) participate in the ship’s decommissioning ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, July 29, 2026. Commissioned in Galveston, Texas on September 22, 2012, Fort Worth served as a test and training platform in San Diego, CA and Singapore. The grit and tenacity of crews who served aboard Fort Worth will leaving a legacy of perseverance for LCS crews. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet ensures fleet commanders are equipped with personnel, materiel and training required to project credible naval power at sea, ashore, at home and abroad. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis)

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Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), and the crews who have manned it, were recognized during a decommissioning ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, July 29. Fort Worth and its crew played an important role in the defense of our nation and maritime freedom and served as an operational unit and test platform.

Fort Worth Visits Catalina Island for Independence Day Ceremony

260704-N-LU681-1224 U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) march with U.S. Army veterans in an Independence Day parade in Avalon, Calif., July 4, 2026. Fort Worth Sailors celebrated Independence Day in Avalon as part of the ship’s decommissioning festivities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin)

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Eight U.S. Navy assigned to Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), homeported in San Diego, visited Catalina Island, Calif. to help the City of Avalon celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day.

Commander, Naval Surface Forces Changes Command

260703-N-UN585-1268 U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, receives the report of turnover of command from U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Joe Cahill, right, and U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Brendan McLane at the Naval Surface Forces change of command ceremony onboard Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California on July 3, 2026. During the ceremony, which was presided over by Koehler, Cahill relieved McLane as commander, Naval Surface Forces, and commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP). The mission of CNSP 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 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

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U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Joe Cahill relieved U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Brendan McLane as commander, Naval Surface Forces and commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP), during a change of command ceremony at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California on July 3, 2026.

USS Lake Erie (CG 70) Returns to Homeport Following Deployment

260627-N-VS145-1014 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2026) – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following 11 months of sustained operations at sea in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations June 27, 2026. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the region and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute our Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster response. 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron Sandovalmendoza)

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Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) returned to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego on June 27, 2026, following 11-months of sustained operations at sea to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations.

USS Fitzgerald Returns to Homeport

260619-N-EV253-1536 SAN DIEGO (June 19, 2026) – Lt. Reagan Stroka, anti-submarine warfare officer aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), is welcomed home as the ship returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, June 19. Fitzgerald returned from a three-month underway to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility, having carried out sustained operations at sea and enhanced interoperability with allies and partners to ensure a prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara Eshleman)

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Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) returned to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following a three-month underway to the U.S. 3rd Fleet and 7th Fleet areas of operations, June 19.