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CDS 23 LATEST NEWS

260220-N-ND136-1749 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 20, 2026) –U.S. Navy Capt. Ryan Leary departs Commander, Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 23 change of command ceremony, Feb. 20, 2026. Carrier Strike Group Nine is composed of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Destroyer Squadron 23, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 and the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maddix Almeyda) Share

CPR 11 LATEST NEWS

260223-N-XP477-1312 The official party salutes during the National Anthem during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11’s change of command ceremony aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 23, 2026. During the ceremony, Capt. Timothy Carter relieved Capt. John Baggett as commodore of PHIBRON 11. PHIBRON 11 is the newest and only forward-deployed amphibious squadron in the U.S. Navy. With enhanced capability and Naval integration, the squadron consists of amphibious assault ships which include the Tripoli, transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), and dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danian C. Aiko-Douglas) Share

LCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS

260220-N-UJ449-1562 Capt. Jose Roman, right, requests permission to go ashore for the final time from Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during a change of command and retirement ceremony on Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 20, 2026. 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 Josh Coté) Share

LCS 10 LATEST NEWS

260123-N-CH260-1808 Cmdr. Kyle Fullerton, right, relieves Cmdr. Robert J. Toohig, Jr. as the commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) during a change of command ceremony held in Seattle, Jan. 23. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. LCS 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 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis) Share

SMWDC LATEST NEWS

260212-N-OR809-4365 SAN DIEGO- Rear Adm. T. J. Zerr, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) hosts Indian Nav Vice Adm. Sanjay Vatsayany, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, at SMWDC headquarters onboard Naval Base San Diego during a visit to Navy Region Southwest. SMWDC enhances the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force. Share

DDG 126 BANNER

160830-N-LV331-004 WASHINGTON (Aug. 30, 2016) A graphic representation of the future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG 126). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Armando Gonzales/Released) Share

USVRON 3 LASTEST NEWS

260122-N-UN585-1155 CORONADO, Ca. (Jan. 22, 2026) - Unmanned Surface Vessel Divisions 31, 32, and 33 stand at attention during the assumption of command ceremony for the three divisions. During the ceremony, Lt. Konstantine Glaros assumed command of Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 31, Lt. Sarah Weinstein assumed command of Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 32, and Lt. Joseph Gruber assumed command of Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 33. The mission of Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet 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 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro) Share

SURFPAC LATEST NEWS

251210-N-CE729-1001 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 10, 2025) - Lt. Cmdr. Brian Van Metre poses for a photo Dec. 10, 2025. Van Metre was selected as the Atlantic Surface Warfare Officer of the Year for 2025 due to his exceptional leadership, professionalism, and warfighting proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Wideman) Share

LHA 7 LATEST NEWS

251211-N-MQ780-1389 An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 takes off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during flight operations in the South China Sea, Dec. 11, 2025. Marine Fighter Squadron 242, part of the Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group, is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Angel Conde) Share

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251112-N-EV253-1050 USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) Share

DDG 101 LATEST NEWS

251212-N-AS506-1792 U.S. Sailors attached to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) embrace with families after returning to their homeport in Everett, Washington, after a nine-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations, Dec. 12, 2025. Gridley, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in port conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Meyer) Share

SMWDC LATEST NEWS

260115-N-LT766-4299 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - (Jan. 15, 2026) - Vice Adm. Seiko Okano, Principal Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, delivers remarks at the Washington Navy Yard auditorium during WTI Re-Blue. WTI Re-Blue is an annual U.S. Navy Warfare Tactics Instructor conference hosted by Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center that forges tactical mastery, drives doctrinal alignment and sharpens the surface force’s warfighting edge.(U.S. Navy photo by John Banfield) Share