U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and Sri Lanka Navy Sailors take a group photo for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Sri Lanka 2023 in Colomb, Jan. 19...

Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Singapore 2022 concluded in Singapore, Jan. 13, following five days of in-person and at-sea engagements that enhanced collaboration between the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and U.S. military...

Cmdr. William Carroll, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) Gold Crew, addresses Oakland’s Blue and Gold crews during an exchange of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck in Singapore, Jan. 13...

Senior military leaders came together to discuss the state of the Surface Force and to highlight some key topics that affect Sailors and their families during an enlisted roundtable at the 35th Annual Surface Navy Association Symposium in Arlington, Va., January 10, 2023...

ARLINGTON, VA — Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander, Naval Surface Forces, emphasized readiness and maintaining the Surface Force Competitive Edge during his keynote remarks at the 35th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Va., Jan. 10...

Good afternoon, Surface Warriors! Wow, look at this crowd! I hope you know we have over 400 Sailors here today! So please, SNA members, Industry Partners and civilian Surface Force teammates pick their brains!It’s really a thrill to be here surrounded by so many who are energized by our Surface...

Throughout naval history, lines played an integral part in everyday shipboard operations including lowering a ship's anchor, aiding with small boat operations and overall marlinespike seamanship...

Senior enlisted leaders from amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in a Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL) exchange, Jan 9...

Navy chaplains from the Makin Island Amphibious Readiness Group, Commander Task Force 76/3, Commander Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and local religious ministry leaders pose for a group photo during a key leader engagement meeting at the National...

Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Singapore to participate in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) with the Republic of...

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Ryan Misuraca, from Las Vegas, brazes a potable water pipe in the hull technician shop aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Jan. 5, 2023...

Command Master Chief of Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, Michael Kaszubowski, was reenlisted by his son, Ensign Sean Kaszubowski, the Electronic Warfare Officer aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Samson (DDG 102), Jan. 4...

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Nicoleray Daos, from Olongapo, Philippines, prepares burgers and steaks on the grill as Culinary Specialist 1st Class Reynold Laurentino, from La Union, Philippines, prepares a tray of food for the crew in the galley aboard Independence-class littoral combat ship USS...

Capt. Douglas Graber relinquished command of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) to Capt. Patrick German during a change of command ceremony held in the ship's well deck, December 22...

Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022 concluded in Situbondo, Indonesia, Dec. 21, following 15 days of in-person and at-sea engagements that enhanced collaboration between the Indonesian and U.S. military...

The Navy’s first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) completed Builder’s Trials on Dec 15, 2022...

Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Zachary Jacoban, from San Bernardino, California, removes chaff shells from launchers aboard Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) as the ship sails in the Natuna Sea, Jan. 19, 2023...

Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman Daniel Kuriloyoung, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, from Beaverton, Oregon, conducts routine maintenance on the rotors of an MH-60R Sea Hawk, also attached to HSM 35, in the hangar bay aboard Independence-class littoral combat ship USS...

Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) sails in the Natuna Sea, Jan. 18, 2023...

Culinary Specialist Seaman Messiah Prince, from Brooklyn, New York, prepares burgers on the grill in the galley aboard Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) as the ship sails in the Natuna Sea, Jan. 18, 2023...

Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Diamonn Graham, from Dallas, looks through a pair of binoculars while standing watch on the starboard bridgewing of Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) as the ship sails out of Changi Naval Base, Singapore, Jan. 17, 2023...

Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Apprentice Kevin Garcia, from Rockingham, North Carolina, organizes mooring lines in the mission bay aboard Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, Jan. 17, 2023...

Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) is moored alongside a pier at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, Jan. 17, 2023...

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) participated in International Fleet Review (IFR) 2022 organized by the Bangladesh Navy in the waters off Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Dec. 6-9...

The amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) departed Guam after a scheduled port call, Dec. 10...