18 September 2023 USS Marinette (LCS 25) Commissions the Wright Way Menominee, Michigan — The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Marinette (LCS 25) September 16, 2023, in Menominee, Michigan.
15 September 2023 Surface Force Leaders Gather to discuss the future of Surface Warfare at SNA SAN DIEGO — Leaders from across the Navy and defense industry gathered to discuss the future of naval surface warfare at the fourth annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) West Coast Waterfront Symposium aboard Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 13-14.
15 September 2023 Pacific Partnership 2023 Concludes Third Stop in Malaysia KUANTAN, Malaysia — Pacific Partnership 2023 has concluded its mission stop in Kuantan during a closing ceremony hosted aboard the Harpers-Ferry class dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor, Sept. 15.
15 September 2023 Special Operations Command North deploys Special Operations Forces to the Arctic during Operation Polar Dagger UNITED STATES — Starting Aug. 15, the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command initiated Operation Noble Defender in Alaska to demonstrate the commands’ ability to advance integrated deterrence and layered defense for Canada and the U.S. Alaskan NORAD Region.
14 September 2023 USS Shoups’ Congressional Visit YOKOSUKA, Japan — Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from various districts toured the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) and met with the crew in Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 6.
12 September 2023 US Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces Commence CARAT Brunei 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI — The United States Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces began the annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei exercise Sep. 12, which will focus on advancing interoperability to address shared maritime security challenges and maintain peace and
11 September 2023 USS Somerset Sailors Participate in Flight 93 National Memorial Ceremony STOYSTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES — Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) visited Somerset County, Pennsylvania, to attend the 22nd anniversary observance of Sept. 11 at the Flight 93 National Memorial.
11 September 2023 USS Benfold Returns to Yokosuka YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JAPAN — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) returned to Yokosuka, Japan, from patrol on Aug. 31.
11 September 2023 U.S., Canadian naval forces participate in exercise Noble Wolverine SOUTH CHINA SEA — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) is operating alongside the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) as part of the exercise Noble Wolverine in the South China Sea.
11 September 2023 USS Essex Completes Dry Docking Availability SAN DIEGO — Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) undocked from the Pride of California Dry Dock at BAE Systems in San Diego, Sept. 8.
11 September 2023 Australian Chief Minister of Northern Territory Tours USS Canberra (LCS 30) SAN DIEGO — The Australian Chief Minister of Northern Territory toured the Independence-variant littoral combat USS Canberra (LCS 30) in San Diego, Sept. 11.
08 September 2023 USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue Crew Conducts Change of Command SAN DIEGO — Cmdr. Richard Skinnell was relieved by Cmdr. Matthew Shaw as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue crew during a ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 8.
08 September 2023 Naval Special Warfare Interoperates with USS John P. Murtha in Bering Sea BERING SEA — East Coast based Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) seamlessly integrated with USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during Operation Polar Dagger, in the Alaskan Arctic region, demonstrating special operations forces capability to operate in austere locations to defend critical
07 September 2023 USS Boxer Changes Command at Sea PACIFIC OCEAN — Capt. Brian L. Holmes assumed command of USS Boxer (LHD 4) from Capt. Matthew W. Cieslukowski during a ceremony at sea in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 7.
04 September 2023 USS Shiloh departs Yokosuka, Japan after 17 years of forward-deployed service YOKOSUKA, Japan — The Ticonderoga-class guided missile-cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) departed Yokosuka, Japan, on Sept. 5 to transit to its new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as part of a planned rotation of forces in the Pacific.
01 September 2023 USS Lake Champlain Decommissions After 35 Years of Distinguished Service SAN DIEGO — Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), the 11th ship of its class, was recognized for more than 35 years of naval service during a decommissioning ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 1.
29 August 2023 USS Canberra (LCS 30) Returns to Homeport San Diego SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) returned to its homeport in San Diego, Aug. 29.
29 August 2023 USS Jack H Lucas to Commission in Tampa, Florida SAN DIEGO — The future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) will join the active fleet on October 7, with a commissioning ceremony in Tampa, Florida.
22 August 2023 USS Augusta to Commission in Eastport, Maine SAN DIEGO — The future Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) will join the active fleet with a commissioning ceremony at Eastport, Maine on September 30.
18 August 2023 Commander, Naval Surface Forces Holds Change of Command SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES — Rear Adm. Yvette Davids relieved Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener as acting Commander, Naval Surface Forces and acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet during a change of command ceremony Aug. 18 at Naval Base San Diego, pier 2 with USS Princeton (CG 59) in
18 August 2023 Comstock change of command ceremony SAN DIEGO — The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) held a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the ship at Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 18.
18 August 2023 Brothers Reunite at Sea Aboard USS Stethem MANAMA, Bahrain — Two brothers, deployed on two ships currently operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, got a rare chance to catch up face-to-face Aug. 18 during an equipment transfer between their ships.
15 August 2023 Virtual Reality makes its debut in Navy training with a team approach to mental health The Surface Force reached a new milestone in suicide prevention efforts, and it takes shape in a first-of-its-kind program featuring virtual reality training.
14 August 2023 20 Indo-Pacific Maritime Forces Commence 22nd SEACAT Exercise SINGAPORE — Maritime forces from 20 Indo-Pacific partner nations, including the U.S. Navy, and non-governmental and international organizations, began the 22nd iteration of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) in the Republic of Singapore, Aug. 14, 2023.
12 August 2023 USS Stockdale Holds Change of Command SAN DIEGO — Cmdr. Lauren Johnson relieved Cmdr. Justin Bummara as commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during a pier side change of command ceremony aboard Stockdale at Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 12.