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Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Honors Women Serving at Sea

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.

SWOBOSS Visits San Diego Waterfront, Celebrates 30 Years of Women Serving on Combatant Ships [Image 1 of 4]

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Nov. 30, 2023) Capt. Andria Slough, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), delivers remarks in a ceremony honoring 30 years of women serving on combatant ships onboard amphibious landing dock ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). On Nov. 30, 1993, Congress repealed Title 10 U.S.C. Section 6015, which had previously barred women from combatant ships, preventing mixed-sex crews and situations where women would be at risk of hostile fire, capture, or direct combat. This decision was made following the First Gulf War, in which females were subjected to the front lines. On March 7, 1994, the Navy issued the first orders for women to be assigned aboard a combatant ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders)

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NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Nov. 30, 2023) Rear Adm. Yvette Davids, acting Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks in a ceremony honoring 30 years of women serving on combatant ships onboard amphibious landing dock ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). On Nov. 30, 1993, Congress repealed Title 10 U.S.C. Section 6015, which had previously barred women from combatant ships, preventing mixed-sex crews and situations where women would be at risk of hostile fire, capture, or direct combat. This decision was made following the First Gulf War, in which females were subjected to the front lines. On March 7, 1994, the Navy issued the first orders for women to be assigned aboard a combatant ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders)

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NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Nov. 30, 2023) Capt. Andria Slough (left), Rear Adm. Yvette Davids (center) and Master Chief Jorrel Reich cut a decorated cake during a ceremony honoring 30 years of women serving on combatant ships onboard amphibious landing dock ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). On Nov. 30, 1993, Congress repealed Title 10 U.S.C. Section 6015, which had previously barred women from combatant ships, preventing mixed-sex crews and situations where women would be at risk of hostile fire, capture, or direct combat. This decision was made following the First Gulf War, in which females were subjected to the front lines. On March 7, 1994, the Navy issued the first orders for women to be assigned aboard a combatant ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders)

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NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Nov. 30, 2023) Rear Adm. Yvette Davids, acting Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses with attendees after a ceremony honoring 30 years of women serving on combatant ships onboard amphibious landing dock ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). On Nov. 30, 1993, Congress repealed Title 10 U.S.C. Section 6015, which had previously barred women from combatant ships, preventing mixed-sex crews and situations where women would be at risk of hostile fire, capture, or direct combat. This decision was made following the First Gulf War, in which females were subjected to the front lines. On March 7, 1994, the Navy issued the first orders for women to be assigned aboard a combatant ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders)

Navy Leadership Assessment Program (NLAP) Enhances Surface Force Leadership

With increasing importance placed on leading effective warfighting teams, the Surface Force is working to match the investment in shiphandling and warfighting with an investment in developing the leadership character of our officers. The Surface Force recently completed a third test of the Surface Force (LAP-S) pilot. The goal of LAP-S is to enhance and augment the existing command qualification processes across the Surface Force. LAP-S unlocks a more complete and science-informed methodology in coaching leaders to ensure the best and most qualified leaders are developed for command.

Naval Surface Force Completes 3rd Leadership Assessment Pilot [Image 1 of 2]

231101-N-NT811-1001 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 1, 2023) Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, Special Assistant to Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, conducts a test leadership assessment board as part of the Navy’s Leadership Assessment Program(NLAP). NLAP is a professional development initiative being tested by the Naval Surface Force as is part of the (LAP-S) pilot. The goal of LAP-S is to enhance and augment the existing command qualification processes across the Surface Force. LAP-S unlocks a more complete and science-informed methodology in coaching leaders to ensure the best and most qualified leaders are developed for command. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mark D. Faram)

Naval Surface Force Completes 3rd Leadership Assessment Pilot [Image 2 of 2]

231101-N-NT811-1002 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 1, 2023) Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, Special Assistant to Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, conducts a test leadership assessment board as part of the Navy’s Leadership Assessment Program(NLAP). NLAP is a professional development initiative being tested by the Naval Surface Force as is part of the (LAP-S) pilot. The goal of LAP-S is to enhance and augment the existing command qualification processes across the Surface Force. LAP-S unlocks a more complete and science-informed methodology in coaching leaders to ensure the best and most qualified leaders are developed for command. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mark D. Faram)

USS O'Kane Sailors to Showcase Culinary Talents at Prestigious Joint Culinary Training Exercise Competition [Image 1 of 2]

Culinary Specialist Third Class Jamal Brown is one of two Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) selected to participate in the 48th Annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise.

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Culinary Specialist Second Class Rey Vincent Martinez is one of two Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) selected to participate in the 48th Annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise.

USS O’Kane Sailors to Showcase Culinary Talents at Prestigious Joint Culinary Training Exercise Competition

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. Culinary Specialist Second Class (CS2) Rey Vincent Martinez from Galveston, Texas, and Culinary Specialist Third Class (CS3) Jamal Brown from Atlanta, Georgia, will represent O’Kane and the Navy in this prestigious competition. This year’s competition at Fort Gregg-Adams provides an invaluable platform for participants to showcase their culinary talents, all while engaging in a spirit of camaraderie and healthy competition.

Navy Chaplain receives Surface Chaplain Officer pin [Image 1 of 7]

NAVAL BASE CORONADO (November 2, 2023) Lt. Ross Engel receives the Surface Chaplain Officer (SCO) warfare pin during a ceremony held at Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. The Surface Chaplain Officer pin is a newly introduced warfare pin for members of the surface chaplain corps. The qualification insignia was approved this year and made available in Navy Exchanges around the world last week after being approved by the Navy Uniform Board. Nearly 70 Chaplains fleet-wide have earned the qualification to-date. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mikal Chapman)

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Maintenance and Sustainment Summit Focuses on Surface Force Readiness

SAN DIEGO – Commander, Naval Surface Forces (CNSF) hosted a Maintenance and Sustainment Summit, Oct. 24 and 25 with a focus toward the on-time delivery and sustainment of ships, a key component of Surface Force readiness.

USS Savannah Successfully Completes Live-Fire Demonstration

USS Savannah (LCS 28) conducted a live-fire demonstration Oct. 24 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean utilizing a containerized launching system that fired an SM-6 missile at a designated target. The exercise demonstrated the modularity and lethality of Littoral Combat Ships and the ability to successfully integrate a containerized weapons system to engage a surface target. The exercise will inform continued testing, evaluation and integration of containerized weapons systems on afloat platforms.

USS Savannah Successfully Completes Live-Fire Demonstration

USS Savannah (LCS 28) conducted a live-fire demonstration in the Eastern Pacific Ocean utilizing a containerized launching system that fired an SM-6 missile at a designated target.

USS Makin Island Wins Surface Line Week Pacific 2023

SAN DIEGO (October 13, 2023) – The 40th Surface Line Week (SLW) Pacific 2023 came to an end with an award ceremony where Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) was announced as the overall winner, Oct. 13.

SNA 2023 Sizzler

Promotional trailer video for Surface Navy Association National Symposium 2024.

SWOBOSS and FORCM Message to the Chiefs Mess

NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO (Oct. 11, 2023) Rear Adm. Yvette Davids, acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Force Master Chief Greg Carlson address newly-pinned chief petty officers. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Kelby Sanders)

USS Jack H Lucas Commissions in the Sun State at Port Tampa Bay

TAMPA, FLORIDA (Oct. 7, 2023) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) commissioned at Tampa, Florida, Oct. 7. DDG 125 is named for Pfc. Jack Lucas, who served in the U.S. Marines during World War II, earning the Medal of Honor for his heroism at Iwo Jima, when he was just 17 years old. He is the youngest Marine, and the youngest service member in World War II, to be awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor. In 1961, he returned to military service as a captain in the U.S. Army and trained younger troops headed for Vietnam. Lucas passed away on June 5, 2008, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

USS Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) Virtual Tour

USS Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) Commissioning Virtual Tour

40th Surface Line Week Kicks Off in San Diego

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 2, 2023) – Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) kicked off the 40th Surface Line Week (SLW) Pacific competition at Naval Base San Diego, Oct. 2.

USS Augusta Commissions Amidst the Morning Fog of Maine

EASTPORT, MAINE (Sept. 30, 2023) – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) commissioned at Eastport, Maine, Sept. 30.

USS Augusta Pins the First Chiefs in the Continental US

EASTPORT, MAINE – With heavy fog rolling in at dawn, the future USS Augusta’s (LCS 34) first four new chiefs pinned on anchors and donned covers for the first time Sept. 29 at the ship’s inaugural Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony at what is projected as this season’s first pinning in the continental U.S.

FY-24 Oldest Chief Select Mark Faram

SAN DIEGO (Sep. 19, 2023) - Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark Faram, was selected to chief for FY-24. Faram shares the story of his journey in the Navy that started in 1978.

USS Marinette (LCS 25) Virtual Tour

Menominee, Michigan (Sept. 14, 2023) – U.S. Navy Cmdr. Shane Brewer, Commanding Officer, USS Marinette (LCS 25) along with the crew of the Navy’s newest littoral combat ship, conduct a virtual tour ahead of her commissioning ceremony in Menominee, Michigan on Sept. 16. USS Marinette is the first U.S. Navy warship to honor Marinette, Wisconsin. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas V. Huynh/Released)

USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) Decommissioning Ceremony

SAN DIEGO (Aug.10, 2023) – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) is decommissioned after more than 36 years of distinguished service. Commissioned Feb. 21, 1987, Mobile Bay served in the U.S. Atlantic, Seventh, and U.S. Pacific Fleet and supported Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Navy video by Kyle Carlstrom)

USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) Decommissioning Ceremony

230901-N-NB544-1001 SAN DIEGO (Sep. 01, 2023) – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), is decommissioned after more than 35 years of distinguished service. Commissioned Aug. 12, 1988, Mobile Bay served in the U.S. Pacific Fleet and supported Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and the support of global war on terrorism. (U.S. Navy video Kyle Carlstrom)

Surface Navy Association Symposium Intro Video

A video highlighting the multiple capabilities of the U.S. Navy Surface force set to music.

Get Real, Get Better: Trust & Respect

Lt.j.g. Frank Onianwa, navigator of Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), talks about the importance of trust and respect in the U.S. Navy.

Publication - Surface Warfare Magazine

The War on Rust: How the Fleet Combats A Silent Ship-Killer Surface Warfare Digital Feature, July 2022 The Surface Force deploys ships into the most extreme conditions, but how does it ensure that the ships maintain their material readiness so that they continue to deploy? This digital feature provides a look inside the deck department and what exactly they do to preserve ships. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet produces digital features to highlight stories and imagery produced from the surface warfare community. The Surface Warfare Magazine is the professional magazine of the surface warfare community. Its purpose is to educate its readers on surface warfare missions and programs, with a particular focus on U.S. surface ships and commands.

Publication - Surface Warfare Magazine

Stars Guide Essex Home Surface Warfare Digital Feature, April 2022 Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) used celestial navigation (CELNAV) to travel more than 1,800 nautical miles while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet produces digital features to highlight stories and imagery produced from the surface warfare community.

Publication - Surface Warfare Magazine

Surface Warfare Magazine SNA Winter Issue

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