16 December 2023 Harpers Ferry Sailor 360 Highlights Pathways to Commissioning Ever since its inception in 2018, Sailor 360 has provided a pathway for professional development throughout the ranks.
15 December 2023 USS John L. Canley to Commission in San Diego SAN DIEGO — The future USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) will join the active fleet Feb. 17, with a commissioning ceremony at Naval Base Coronado’s Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego.
14 December 2023 Naval Surface Force Establishes Surface Readiness Group in San Diego SAN DIEGO — Naval Surface Forces established Naval Surface Readiness Group (SURGRU) Southwest at Naval Base San Diego Dec. 14.
13 December 2023 Oorah and Hooyah More than 2,000 Sailors and Marines are currently embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).
09 December 2023 Seeing Double: Twin Brothers Cross Paths aboard USS Boxer On Oct. 17, 1991, Robin Trainor gave birth to a set of twins, Tyler and Phillip at Naval Medical Center San Diego.
08 December 2023 Assault Craft Unit 1 holds change of command SAN DIEGO — Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1 hosted a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego, Dec. 8.
07 December 2023 New Chaplain Pin Making Waves Across The Surface Force SAN DIEGO — Chaplains have been working side by side with Sailors since 1775, keeping to their core principle "to promote the spiritual, religious, moral, and personal well-being of the members of the Department of the Navy."
06 December 2023 USS Anchorage change of command ceremony SAN DIEGO — San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) held a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum, Dec. 6.
03 December 2023 USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts a Fueling-At-Sea with USNS Yukon (T-AO-202), USS Kidd (DDG 100) PHILIPPINE SEA - Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202) conducts a fueling-at-sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100).
30 November 2023 Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Honors Women Serving at Sea SAN DIEGO — Rear Adm. Yvette Davids, commander, Naval Surface Forces, hosted an all-hands call onboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of women serving aboard surface combatants at Naval Base San Diego, Nov. 30.
29 November 2023 Japan, Republic of Korea, U.S. Navies Conduct Trilateral Maritime Exercise AT SEA — The U.S. Navy’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 conducted a trilateral maritime exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), Nov. 26.
28 November 2023 Navy Leadership Assessment Program (NLAP) Enhances Surface Force Leadership SAN DIEGO — The Surface Force’s most effective warfighting teams are the result of a connected crew, inspired by a leader with admirable character.
27 November 2023 USS Kidd (DDG 100) Sailor Makes 1MC Announcement PACIFIC OCEAN - Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Avery Matthews, from Bowie, Maryland, makes an announcement over the ship’s mass communication system on the bridge aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100).
22 November 2023 USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) Conducts Change of Command SAN DIEGO — Cmdr. Adam Ochs relieved Cmdr. Brian Sparks as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) during a ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, Nov. 22.
22 November 2023 Warfare Tactics Instructors Lead Dynamic Training for Boxer Amphibious Ready Group PACIFIC OCEAN — Throughout the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, individuals, watch teams and unit commanders trained on advanced tactical skills through multi-warfare events—validating warfighting capability and tactical proficiency while underway in the Pacific Ocean.
17 November 2023 Destroyer Squadron 15 Holds Change of Command Ceremony YOKOSUKA, Japan — Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 held a change of command ceremony, Nov. 17, while in port at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY).
15 November 2023 USS Shoup Conducts Saipan Port Visit PHILIPPINE SEA — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) completed a five-day, scheduled port visit in Saipan, Nov. 14.
14 November 2023 USS Stethem, Task Force 59 put more eyes in the sky, expanding maritime domain awareness MANAMA, Bahrain — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) recently demonstrated expansive maritime domain awareness, utilizing Flexrotor unmanned aerial vehicles during operations in the Gulf of Oman, Nov. 8-9.
13 November 2023 USS Rafael Peralta conducts port visit in Donghae, Republic of Korea DONGHAE, REPUBLIC OF KOREA — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) departed Donghae, Republic of Korea following a scheduled port visit, Nov. 13.
09 November 2023 USS Chung-Hoon Shifts Homeport to San Diego SAN DIEGO, CA — The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) arrived at Naval Base San Diego Nov. 9, concluding the ship’s homeport shift from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii to Naval Base San Diego.
09 November 2023 USS O’Kane Sailors to Showcase Culinary Talents at Prestigious Joint Culinary Training Exercise Competition SAN DIEGO, CA — In an impressive feat of culinary prowess, two Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) have been selected to participate in the 48th Annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise (JCTE), slated to take place at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia.
04 November 2023 Madera, California Native Serves aboard USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) While Conducting Operations in the South China Sea SOUTH CHINA SEA — A Madera, California native and 2019 graduate of Madera High School is serving aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), which is forward-deployed to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan.
02 November 2023 USS Tripoli Holds Change of Command Ceremony SAN DIEGO – Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA7) held a change of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck, Nov. 2.
01 November 2023 USVDIV-1 Participates Alongside RAN in Autonomous Warrior 2023 JERVIS BAY, Australia — Unmanned Surface Vessel Division One (USVDIV-1) concluded its participation in exercise Autonomous Warrior 2023 (AW23), Nov. 2, 2023.
01 November 2023 Clarksville, Tennessee Native Serves Aboard USS Dewey SOUTH CHINA SEA — A Clarksville, Tennessee native and 2022 graduate of Northeast High School is serving aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105).