19 February 2026 Destroyer Squadron Two Three Holds Change of Command SAN DIEGO – Capt. Ryan Leary turned over as Commander, Destroyer Squadron Two Three (COMDESRON 23) with Capt. Scott Wilbur during a change of command ceremony held on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), February 20...
12 April 2025 USS Russell (DDG 59) Color Guard Performs for San Diego Wave Fútbol Club SAN DIEGO, Ca. - On Apr. 12, the color guard of Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) marched onto the Snapdragon Stadium pitch to parade the colors before a match between San Diego Wave Fútbol Club (Wave FC) and Kansas City Current (KC). This tradition stems from protecting regimental...
31 January 2025 USS Russell Change of Command Ceremony SAN DIEGO, Ca. - The Arleigh burke class destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) held a change of command ceremony Jan. 31 where Cmdr. Michael McInerney, Russell’s 22nd Commanding Officer (CO), was relieved by Cmdr. Kailey Snyder, Russell’s former Executive Officer (XO)...