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Midshipmen visit San Diego [Image 1 of 3]

NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Ca. (May 30, 2025) - Rear Adm. Ted LeClair, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, welcomes midshipmen and takes their questions about leadership. The midshipmen came to San Diego from across the country to tour and experience life in the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

Midshipmen visit San Diego [Image 2 of 3]

Midshipmen visit San Diego [Image 3 of 3]

NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Ca. (May 30, 2025) - Rear Adm. Ted LeClair, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, leads a huddle with midshipmen after welcoming them to San Diego and taking their questions about leadership. The midshipmen came to San Diego from across the country to tour and experience life in the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

Midshipmen tour Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific [Image 5 of 5]

CORONADO, Ca. (Jun. 3, 2025) - Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 1st Class Austin Sullivan, an engineering instructor assigned to Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific, shows midshipmen how to use a landing craft air cushion navigation simulator during their visit to the command. The group of midshipmen came to San Diego from across the country to tour and experience life in the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

Midshipmen tour Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific [Image 4 of 5]

CORONADO, Ca. (Jun. 3, 2025) - Midshipmen try out a landing craft air cushion navigation simulator during a visit to Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific. The group of midshipmen came to San Diego from across the country to tour and experience life in the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

Midshipmen tour Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific [Image 2 of 5]

CORONADO, Ca. (Jun. 3, 2025) - Midshipmen try out a battle management simulator during a visit to Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific. The group of midshipmen came to San Diego from across the country to tour and experience life in the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

Midshipmen tour Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific [Image 3 of 5]

Midshipmen tour Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific [Image 1 of 5]

CORONADO, Ca. (Jun. 3, 2025) - Midshipmen receive a tour of the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific landing craft air cushion maintenance simulator during a visit to the command. The group of midshipmen came to San Diego from across the country to tour and experience life in the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

Midshipmen hear from Surface Warfare Officers [Image 1 of 2]

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 2, 2025) - Capt. Ryan Leary, commodore, Destroyer Squadron 23, center left, and Cmdr. Nellie Wang, commanding officer of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), center right, answer questions from midshipmen about their careers as surface warfare officers. The group of midshipmen came to San Diego from across the country to tour and experience life in the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

Midshipmen hear from Surface Warfare Officers [Image 2 of 2]

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 2, 2025) - Capt. Ryan Leary, commodore, Destroyer Squadron 23, left, and Cmdr. Nellie Wang, commanding officer of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), second from left, answer questions from midshipmen about their careers as surface warfare officers. The group of midshipmen came to San Diego from across the country to tour and experience life in the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

Assault Craft Unit Five Holds Change of Command

Capt. Scott A. Carroll was relieved by Capt. Janice A. Pollard as Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU 5) Commanding Officer during a change of command ceremony at the ACU 5 compound on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Carroll, a native of Cleveland, served as ACU 5’s Commanding Officer from November 2021 to May 2025, concluding both his tour and military service at the ceremony.

USS Tripoli forward deploys to Japan

The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) departed Naval Base San Diego May 19 to forward deploy to Sasebo, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. The Tripoli will replace the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), which will depart Sasebo and move to San Diego.

Surface Sailors Level-up, Control the Air

Since the latest outbreak of conflict in and around the Red Sea in October of 2023, several U.S. Navy ships operating within carrier strike groups have engaged and defeated hostile airborne targets while patrolling the area. The Sailors communicating and coordinating with fighter pilots to shoot down Houthi missiles and drones, called Air Intercept Controllers (AICs), are trained and supported by an elite team of operations specialists assigned to Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) in San Diego.

USS O'Kane Change of Command

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego on April 25th, 2025. Cmdr. Brittany Kaluscak relieved Cmdr. Rich Ray as commanding officer during a ceremony surrounded by crew, friends, and family.

Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 7 Established!

Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) established Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) 7 at Naval Base San Diego during a ceremony, April 25.

USS Stockdale Change of Command

Cmdr. Jacob Beckelhymer relieved Cmdr. Lauren Johnson as commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during a change of command ceremony held March 7th at Naval Base San Diego.

USS Cape St. George Arrives in San Diego after Modernization

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) arrived Apr. 22 in its new homeport of Naval Base San Diego, California from Naval Base Everett, Washington, after conducting phased modernization at Vigor Shipyard in Seattle. This move was a permanent change of station for the crew and family members.

ACU-1 B-Roll

B-Roll of Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1) landing craft utility, command building, and personnel including musicians from the Navy Southwest Region band, in prepartion for the change of command of ACU-1 onboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado April 17, 2025.

FY25 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year CNSP

Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) named the 2024 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year, April 17 during the annual Sailor of the Year week at CNSP headquarters on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.

Where Robots Dare, How the Navy’s New Rating is Shaping Current and Future Ops

When military history enthusiasts, Hollywood producers and cooky uncles predict a distant future A.I.-driven robot war in the vein of The Terminator, don’t shake your head at them. When defense industry leaders, D.C.-based think tanks and top military brass emphasize to Congress that our success in potential high-end warfare rests on the integrity of our networks and automated systems, don’t roll your eyes. The earliest recorded use of unmanned aerial vehicles in warfare dates back to 1849, and as drone technology and capability continues to develop at a rapid pace, the potential influence unmanned platforms could have on future military operations around the globe is boundless.

Diving into the Reserves

Reserve Component to Sea Surface Search and Rescue (SSAR) Swimmers prepare to help ships reach 80% surge ready goals.

GM2 Noah Reid SAR Swimmer Interview

CORONADO, Ca. (Feb. 14, 2025) -- Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Noah Reid reflects on his quarterly drill training as a Navy Reserve Search and Rescue Swimmer for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP). CNSP's reserve search and rescue unit spent one week in the San Diego area completing refresher search and rescue training. (U.S. Navy video by James Finn)

Status of the Force 2025

A look at the U.S. Navy's Surface Force in action during real-world events and the importance of being a team, the value of training, and being ready for the ever changing combat landscape.

SAWS Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to establish Surface Advanced Warfighting School (SAWS) at Naval Base San Diego, Dec. 6, 2024. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olivia Rucker)

SNA 2024: The Fight

A look at the U.S. Navy's Surface Force in action during real-world events and the importance of being a team, the value of training, and being ready for the fight.

USS Beloit Arrives in Milwaukee for Commissioning

USS Beloit (LCS) arrives for its commissioning week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Nov. 17, 2024. The USS Beloit is set to be commissioned at Veterans Park in Milwaukee on Nov. 24. (U.S. Navy photo by Julie Ann Ripley

USS Beloit Arrives in Milwaukee for Commissioning

USS John Basilone Sailors Visit the Former USS New Jersey

U.S. Navy Sailors with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) get a tour of the former USS New Jersey (BB 62) in Camden, New Jersey, Nov. 6, 2024. John Basilone will be commissioned in New York City on Nov. 9. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Diana Salgado)

USS John Basilone Sailors Participate in Namesake Remembrance Ceremony

U.S. Navy Sailors with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) participate in a John Basilone remembrance ceremony in Raritan, New Jersey, Nov. 7, 2024. John Basilone will be commissioned in New York City on Nov. 9. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Diana Salgado)

USS John Basilone (DDG 122) Sailors Meet with Retired Service Members of USS Basilone (DDE 824)

U.S. Navy Sailors with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) and retired service members with Gearing-class destroyer USS Basilone (DDE 824) participate in a meet and greet in New York, New York, Nov. 8, 2024. John Basilone will be commissioned in New York City on Nov. 9. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Diana Salgado)

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