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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

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CA, US

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Sep. 14, 2023) - Rear Adm. Yvette M. Davids, Acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, and retired Vice Adm. Richard Hunt speak at the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) Waterfront Symposium West Coast 2023. SNA was incorporated as a Non-Profit Association to promote greater coordination and communication to those in the military, business, and academic communities. For those who share a common interest in Surface Warfare while supporting the activities of the United States Surface Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Thomas) Share

KUANTAN (TANJONG GELANG), MALAYSIA

KUANTAN, Malaysia (Sept. 15, 2023) – Royal Malaysian Navy First Admiral Muhammad Rodhi bin Ariffin, Assistant Chief of Staff, J5, speaks at Pacific Partnership 2023 closing ceremony hosted aboard the Harpers-Ferry class dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), Sept. 15. Now in its 18th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Alexander) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN (AUGUST 6, 2023) Triad welcomes Congressional members aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86). These five representatives spent their time touring and interacting with sailors. USS 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. Share

DDG 114

SOUTH CHINA SEA — Cmdr. Isaia Infante, left, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) speaks with Cmdr. Sam Patchell, right, commanding officer of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ottawa (FFH 341) during a visit to Ralph Johnson Sep. 6 in the South China Sea. Ralph Johnson 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jamaal Liddell) Share

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Sept. 12, 2023) Capt. Matt Scarlett, deputy commodore of Commander Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 rings the ceremonial gong with Royal Brunei Air Force Brig. Gen. Dato Seri Phlawan Alirupendi, joint force commander, during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2023 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Sept. 12. CARAT Brunei is the premier bilateral exercise held annually between the United States and Royal Brunei forces. The exercise focuses on improving interoperability to address shared maritime challenges and advance security in the region. As the U.S. Navy’s destroyer squadron forward-deployed in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to Singapore, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7’s Sea Combat Commander and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Rebecca Moore) Share

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Sept. 12, 2023) Capt. Matt Scarlett, deputy commodore of Commander Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 rings the ceremonial gong with Royal Brunei Air Force Brig. Gen. Dato Seri Phlawan Alirupendi, joint force commander, during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2023 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Sept. 12. CARAT Brunei is the premier bilateral exercise held annually between the United States and Royal Brunei forces. The exercise focuses on improving interoperability to address shared maritime challenges and advance security in the region. As the U.S. Navy’s destroyer squadron forward-deployed in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to Singapore, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7’s Sea Combat Commander and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Rebecca Moore) Share

LCS 26

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO -- Cmdr. Matthew Shaw, center, the commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue crew, salutes sideboys during a change of command ceremony, Sept. 8, 2023. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) Share

LPD 25

Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) pay respects during a wreath-laying ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial, Sept. 11, 2023. The U.S. Navy sent five members of the Somerset crew to Somerset County for an annual multi-day trip to honor the ship’s namesake and participate in community relations events, school visits and public appearances to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 and the 40 Heroes lost on Flight 93. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share