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DDG 113

230920-N-CD453-1309 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 20, 2023) Cmdr. Matthew Hays, outgoing commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), renders a salute to Sailors as he departs. John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander) Share

LPD 26

U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) man the rails as part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2023 at San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, Oct. 1, 2023. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent A. Henry) Share

LHD 4

Chief selectees stand in formation during the FY24 chief petty officer pinning ceremony on the flight deck aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), Sept. 29, 2023. Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney) Share

LHA 7

231002-N-IL330-1001 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 2, 2023) – Capt. John Keifaber, commanding officer of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), center, Capt. Gary Harrington, executive officer, center left, and Command Master Chief Latoyna Grace, center right, pose for a photo with the ship’s Junior Enlisted Association, Sep. 20. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austyn Riley) Share

LCS 34

Capt. Marc Crawford, Commander of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, salutes as he arrives to the commissioning ceremony of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) in Eastport, Maine Sept. 30, 2023. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom) Share

NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO

NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO (Sept. 29, 2023) Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet holds a chief petty officer pinning ceremony. Promotion to chief petty officer requires passing an exam, exceptional performance evaluations, and board selection. Once selected, those seeking to earn the rank of chief petty officer must complete the six-week initiation that involves physical fitness, team-building exercises, leadership training and lessons on history and traditions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Claire M. DuBois) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 28, 2023) Rear Adm. Randall W. Peck, right, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, presents Capt. John Kiefaber, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), with the 2022 Admiral James H. Flatley Memorial Award on the ship's flight deck, Sept. 28, 2023. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Olivia Rucker) Share

SAN DIEGO

Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) prepares to depart the Pride of California Dry Dock, BAE Systems, San Diego, Sept. 8, 2023. Essex is dry docked in San Diego conducting a maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish many key systems aboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Brian P. Caracci) Share

CG 52

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 22, 2023) – The crew of the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) stand at attention during the ship’s decommissioning ceremony. Bunker Hill was decommissioned after more than 37 years of distinguished service. Commissioned Sept. 20, 1986, Bunker Hill served in the U.S. Pacific Fleet and supported Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and participated in the establishment of Operation Southern Watch. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Claire M. DuBois) Share

SAN DIEGO

Natasha Fyles, center left, the Australian Chief Minister of Northern Territory, poses for a photo alongside leadership aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) during a scheduled tour, Sept. 11, 2023. Homeported in San Diego as a part of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, USS Canberra is a fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatant that operates in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS like USS Canberra integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. Share

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DDG 85

EVERETT, WASH. (July 7, 2023) - Cmdr. James Pierce III relieved Cmdr. Steven Zielechowski as Commanding Officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) at a change of command ceremony held on July 7th. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 1st Class Andre Griffiths) Share