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SWOBOSS Visits San Diego Ships [Image 3 of 9]

SAN DIEGO, Ca. (Nov. 5, 2025) - Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) from his barge Nov. 5, 2025. During his visit to Spruance, McLane spoke with the ship's leaders about its current readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

SWOBOSS Visits San Diego Ships [Image 4 of 9]

SAN DIEGO, Ca. (Oct. 30, 2025) - Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, presents a challenge coin to Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Geormaine Castro, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), during a visit to the ship Oct. 30. While aboard Harpers Ferry, McLane spoke with command leadership about the ship's readiness. (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring identification badges) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara Eshleman)

SWOBOSS Visits San Diego Ships [Image 7 of 9]

SAN DIEGO, Ca. (Nov. 5, 2025) - Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, dines with the officers assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) during a visit to the ship Nov. 5, 2025. During his visit, McLane spoke with the ship's leaders about its current readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

SWOBOSS Visits San Diego Ships [Image 8 of 9]

SWOBOSS Visits San Diego Ships [Image 9 of 9]

SAN DIEGO, Ca. (Nov. 5, 2025) - Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, shakes hands with Capt. Brent Jackson, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71), as he departs after visiting the ship Nov. 5, 2025. During his visit, McLane spoke with the ship's leaders about its current readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

SWOBOSS Visits San Diego Ships [Image 5 of 9]

SAN DIEGO, Ca. (Oct. 30, 2025) - Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, meets with Cmdr. Frank McQuiddy, commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), right, during a visit to the ship Oct. 30. While aboard the ship, McLane spoke with command leadership and recognized several Sailors for excellence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara Eshleman)

SWOBOSS Visits San Diego Ships [Image 6 of 9]

SAN DIEGO, Ca. (Oct. 30, 2025) - Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, presents a challenge coin to Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Delorisce Coloyan, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), during a visit to the ship Oct. 30. While aboard Harpers Ferry, McLane spoke with command leadership about the ship's readiness. (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring identification badges) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara Eshleman)

SWOBOSS Visits San Diego Ships [Image 2 of 9]

SAN DIEGO, Ca. (Nov. 5, 2025) - Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with the leadership of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) Nov. 5, 2025. While aboard Spruance, McLane also spoke to the crew over the ship's announcement system. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

SWOBOSS Visits San Diego Ships [Image 1 of 9]

SAN DIEGO, Ca. (Nov. 5, 2025) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) is moored at Naval Base San Diego Nov. 5, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

USS Pierre (LCS-38) Commissioning Ceremony

Commissioning ceremony for USS Pierre (LCS-38) in Panama City, Florida, November 15.

USS Pierre Departs Panama City After Commissioning

The USS Pierre (LCS 38) departs St. Andrew Bay Nov. 17, 2025, after being commissioned, beginning its journey to its homeport in San Diego, Calif.

USS Pierre Departs Panama City After Commissioning [Image 1 of 5]

The USS Pierre (LCS 38) departs St. Andrew Bay Nov. 17, 2025, after commissioning in Panama City, Fla., beginning its journey to its homeport in San Diego, Calif.

USS Pierre Departs Panama City After Commissioning

The USS Pierre (LCS 38) departs St. Andrew Bay Nov. 17, 2025, after being commissioned, beginning its journey to its homeport in San Diego, Calif.

USS Pierre Departs Panama City After Commissioning

The USS Pierre (LCS 38) departs St. Andrew Bay Nov. 17, 2025, after being commissioned, beginning its journey to its homeport in San Diego, Calif.

USS Pierre Departs Panama City After Commissioning

The USS Pierre (LCS 38) departs St. Andrew Bay Nov. 17, 2025, after being commissioned, beginning its journey to its homeport in San Diego, Calif.

USS Pierre (LCS 38) Commissions Under the Bright Florida Sky

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 Pierre (LCS 38) Commissioning Virtual Tour

USS Pierre Commanding Officer's Reception Pre-Commissioning

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2025) — Cmdr. Justin Guernsey, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Pierre (LCS 38), and Tricia Berry, events chairman for the USS Pierre Commissioning Committee, speak at the commanding officer's reception dinner aboard the ship ahead of its commissioning ceremony. 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. Pierre will be commissioned in Panama City on Nov. 15. (U.S. Navy audio by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

USS Pierre Arrives in Panama City, Florida

251007-N-CH260-1001 PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Pierre (LCS 38) arrives in Panama City, Fla. ahead of her commissioning ceremony, Nov. 7, 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. Pierre will be commissioned in Panama City on Nov. 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis).

USS America to Return to United States

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. This will be executed as a permanent change of station for the crew and family members.

Surface Force Delivers Leadership Coaching Program

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. Today, this idea is being applied to surface warfare in a first-of-its-kind Surface Force Leadership Coaching Program.

Navy Announces Commissioning Date and Location for the Future USS Pierre

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

Change of Office and Retirement Ceremony for Rear Adm. Ted LeClair

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Ca. (Aug. 8, 2025) - Rear Adm. Ted LeClair, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet and commander, Task Force LCS, delivers remarks during his retirement ceremony at Naval Base San Diego. During the ceremony, LeClair turned over responsibilities as commander, Task Force LCS to Capt. Wayne Gehman and celebrated his retirement after 34 years of naval service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Zahn)

USS Germantown Changes Command

The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) held a change of command ceremony aboard the ship’s flight deck at Naval Base San Diego, June 18, 2025. Cmdr. Benjamin Pearlswig relieved Cmdr. Kenneth Zilka as Commanding Officer.

ACB 1 Change of Command

SAN DIEGO (July 11, 2025) - The official change of command ceremony for Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1, was held at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Ca., July 11. During the ceremony, Capt. Javier Lopez-Martinez relieved Capt. Andy Litteral as ACB-1 commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Zahn)

USS Spruance (DDG 111) Changes Command

The official change of command ceremony for the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), held aboard Naval Base San Diego, July 23. Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, was the presiding officer and Rear Adm. Ted LeClair, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet served as the guest speaker. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Isabelle Dial and Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Minh-Thy Chu)

USVRON 3 Holds Change of Command

Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron Three (USVRON 3) held a change of command at the Roncador Memorial on Naval Base Point Loma on Thursday, July 3, 2025 with Rear Admiral Justin Kubu, commander, Unmanned Task Force, as the guest speaker and Capt. Garrett Miller, Commodore, Surface Development Group One, as the presiding Officer.

USS Gabrielle Giffords arrives in Seattle

SEATTLE – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) departed Naval Base San Diego June 23 and arrived at its new homeport of Seattle June 28, following an 18-month rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. While on deployment, Gabrielle Giffords conducted presence operations and engagements with allies and partners throughout the region to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

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.

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