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USS Jack H. Lucas to Commission in Tampa, Florida Share

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SAN DIEGO (Aug. 29, 2023) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) returned to its homeport in San Diego, Aug. 29. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 29, 2023) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) returned to its homeport in San Diego, Aug. 29. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) Share

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NEW ORLEANS, La. (July 17, 2023) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Larry Burns, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), garnishes a compressed melon salad with micro greens during the 2023 American Culinary Federation (ACF) National Convention in New Orleans, July 17, 2023. Burns and his team were selected to represent the entire armed forces and compete in the Student Team Chef of the Year event during the ACF. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard E. Anglin) Share

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USS Augusta (LCS 34) Share

LSD 45

From left to right, Capt. Tate Robinson, commodore of Amphibious Squadron 1, Cmdr. Tammi Ballinger, commanding officer of whidbey island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), Cmdr. Byron Stocks, executive officer of Comstock, and command Master Chief Andres Mejia, salute the colors during a change of command ceremony aboard Comstock at Naval Base San Diego, August 18, 2023. Comstock is currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez) Share

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230818-N-US228-1003 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2023) – Rear Adm. Yevette M. Davids, acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP), gives remarks during a change-of-command ceremony for CNSP. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Yvette Davids, (former) Director, Learning to Action Drive Team, relieved Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener as acting Commander, Naval Surface Forces and acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. CNSP’s mission is to man, train, and equip the surface force to provide fleet commanders with credible naval power to control the sea and project power ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins/ Released) Share

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230818-N-US228-1002 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2023) – Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP), gives remarks during a change-of-command ceremony for CNSP. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Yvette Davids, (former) Director, Learning to Action Drive Team, relieved Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener as acting Commander, Naval Surface Forces and acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. CNSP’s mission is to man, train, and equip the surface force to provide fleet commanders with credible naval power to control the sea and project power ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins/ Released) Share

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230818-N-US228-1001 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2023) – Rear Adm. Yevette M. Davids, (former) Director, Learning to Action Drive Team, left, renders a salute to Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP), right, during a change-of-command ceremony for CNSP. During the ceremony, 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. CNSP’s mission is to man, train, and equip the surface force to provide fleet commanders with credible naval power to control the sea and project power ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins/ Released) Share

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SAN DIEGO (August 12, 2023) - Cmdr. Lauren Johnson reads her orders during the USS Stockdale change of command ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Julian Jacobs) Share

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NORTHERN PACIFIC (MAY 7, 2023) – USS Shoup integrates with HSM-51 to conduct helicopter operations in the snow. Shoup is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s Principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 2nd class Dominik Camooso) Share