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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

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Yokosuka, Japan (Aug. 31, 2023) Sailors heave a line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a sea and anchor detail in Yokosuka, Japan on Aug. 31. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 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 2nd Class Justin Stack) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2023) Capt. Brian Holmes, from Winchester, Mass., prospective commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), arrives for a change of command ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, Sept. 7th, 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

PACIFIC OCEAN

Two Combatant Craft Assault boats are launched from the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during Operation POLAR DAGGER, Aug. 23, 2023. Amphibious transport dock ships like John P. Murtha have many unique capabilities that make them ideal platforms to support special operations forces, such as the ability to embark helicopters from the joint force, launch and recover Naval Special Warfare combatant craft, and maintain all-domain awareness through advanced sensors. Operations NOBLE DEFENDER and POLAR DAGGER sharpen joint special operations integration and provides the forces the opportunity to test new capabilities and advance response options in defense of the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) moored pier side in Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 5, 2023. Shiloh departed Yokosuka on Sept. 5 to transit to its new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as part of a planned rotation of forces in the Pacific. Shiloh is attached to Commander, Carrier Strike Group 5 forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Askia Collins) Share

DDG 125

USS Jack H. Lucas to Commission in Tampa, Florida 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

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

LHD 2

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