2026 George Sirian Meritorious Leadership Award Ceremony 260828-N-EI127-1182 U.S. Navy Rear Adm. T.J. Zerr, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, delivers remarks during the George Sirian Meritorious Leadership Award ceremony aboard USS Constitution, Aug. 28, 2026. The USS Constitution George Sirian Meritorious Leadership Award recognizes a chief petty officer who exemplifies former Constitution crew member George Sirian through technical expertise, dedication and leadership. USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Martinez VIRIN: 260908-N-N0831-1015 USS Milius chief receives the George Sirian Award The Surface Navy Association (SNA) presented the 2026 Master Gunner George Sirian Meritorious Service Award to the family of Chief Fire Controlman (AEGIS) Joseph Babcock, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69), during a ceremony aboard USS Constitution, nicknamed “Old Ironsides,” Aug. 28, 2026. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS Surface Navy Association Master Gunner George Sirian Meritorious Service Award Chief Fire Controlman Operation Epic Fury Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) Arrives in Norfolk 260515-N-EE423-1013 NORFOLK (May 15, 2026) The newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) arrives in its future homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, May 15, 2026. The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) on a date to be announced at a later time in Whittier, Alaska. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sophie A. Pinkham) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Sophie Pinkham VIRIN: 260908-N-N0831-1014 The future USS Ted Stevens to be Commissioned in October The U.S. Navy will commission the future Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) on Oct. 3, 2026, in Whittier, Alaska SURFPAC LATEST NEWS USS TED STEVENS DDG 128 Guided-missile destroyer Chief of Naval Operations Vice Adm. Joe Cahill Commissioning
CNSP hosts resilience training 260820-N-EI127-1081 U.S. Navy Sailors and civilians assigned to Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) attend resilience training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Ca., Aug. 20, 2026. The training initiative provided CNSP staff with practical tools to build warfighter resilience in high-stress and high-tempo environments, strengthening their ability to stay in the fight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Martinez VIRIN: 260908-N-N0831-1013 Sharpening the mind for the fight: new training boosts Sailors' resilience and focus U.S. Navy Sailors and leaders developed cognitive skills to improve focus, resilience and performance under pressure during a Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP)-hosted training initiative, Aug. 20, 2026, at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS U.S. Naval War College Mental Readiness Warfighter Resilience Cognitive Fitness
Rough Riders Leave a Legacy of Grit and Tenacity 260729-N-CH260-3151 The crew of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) participate in the ship’s decommissioning ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, July 29, 2026. Commissioned in Galveston, Texas on September 22, 2012, Fort Worth served as a test and training platform in San Diego, CA and Singapore. The grit and tenacity of crews who served aboard Fort Worth will leaving a legacy of perseverance for LCS crews. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet ensures fleet commanders are equipped with personnel, materiel and training required to project credible naval power at sea, ashore, at home and abroad. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Lt. Brinn Hefron VIRIN: 260818-N-N0831-1016 Rough Riders Leave a Legacy of Grit and Tenacity Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), and the crews who have manned it, were recognized during a decommissioning ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, July 29. Fort Worth and its crew played an important role in the defense of our nation and maritime freedom and served as an operational unit and test platform. LCS 3 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS Rough Riders USS Constitution uss enterprise USS Texas Carrier Strike Group 8
Fort Worth Visits Catalina Island for Independence Day Ceremony 260704-N-LU681-1224 U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) march with U.S. Army veterans in an Independence Day parade in Avalon, Calif., July 4, 2026. Fort Worth Sailors celebrated Independence Day in Avalon as part of the ship’s decommissioning festivities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Maliq Martin VIRIN: 260818-N-N0831-1018 USS Fort Worth Visits Catalina Island for Independence Day Eight U.S. Navy assigned to Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), homeported in San Diego, visited Catalina Island, Calif. to help the City of Avalon celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day. LCS 3 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS USS FORT WORTH America 250 Veterans of Foreign Wars Island Outpost 4682 Avalon High School