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DDG 123 LATEST NEWS

251219-N-NS989-1011 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Dec. 19, 2025) USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123), assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following operations in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleets. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Timothy Weber.) Share

SMWDC LATEST NEWS

251217-N-OR809-1195 SAN DIEGO- U.S. Navy Rear Adm. T. J. Zerr, commander Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), welcomes Royal Norwegian Navy CAPT Lene Dømbe, Deputy Commander of the Norwegian Navy Training Establishment, to SMWDC during a visit to strengthen the U.S.-Norwegian partnership. SMWDC enhances the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force. Share

DDG 101 LATEST NEWS

251212-N-AS506-1968 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) returns to Naval Station Everett after a 9-month operation in the 5th and 7th fleet areas of responsibility, 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

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

251209-N-AO864-1003 Rear Adm. T. J. Zerr, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, and Chris Barnes, executive director, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center Headquarters, are greeted by Capt. Joe Oravec, commanding officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSCWDD). Rear Adm. Zerr received a series of briefs and tours to highlight the NSCWDD Surface Domain Analysis Center, directed energy, multi-warfare planning and training system and fleet data collection. NSWCDD is the largest of the 10 Naval Warfare Centers and plays crucial roles in developing, improving, testing and fielding all major Surface Navy systems: Tomahawk, Aegis, Surface Navy weapons platforms and is recognized as a premier team of integrators. (Tierney Kunstmann/NSWCDD Photo) Share

DDG 125 LATEST NEWS

251112-N-EV253-1053 SAN DIEGO, Ca. (Nov. 12, 2025) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) transits San Diego Bay Nov. 12. Jack H. Lucas is the first Flight III warship in the U.S. Navy, marking a significant evolution in surface force combatant capabilities. 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 Sara L. Eshleman) Share

CG 59 LATEST NEWS

250813-N-WN039-1016 Gas Turbine Systems Technician 2nd Class Dinh Truong, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) shares a first kiss with his spouse after the ship’s return to its homeport of San Diego following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, Aug. 13, 2025. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lordin Kelly) Share

DDG 110 LATEST NEWS

250709-N-DA563-1657 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), assigned to the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG), returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, marking the end of a successful seven-month deployment to the U.S. Seventh Fleet area of operations, July 9, 2025. William P. Lawrence departed Pearl Harbor Nov. 27, 2024, along with other units within the VINCSG before transitioning to independent operations in April focused on strengthening alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lieutenant Junior Grade Paula Hackbart) Share

SURFPAC LATEST NEWS

250716-N-QV397-3019 SOUTH CHINA SEA - From left, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Parola-class patrol vessels BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) and BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409), and the first-in-class Philippine Navy (PN) guided-missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06) steam ahead of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during Maritime Cooperative Activity in the South China Sea, July 16, 2025. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Bergado) Share

CDS 9 LATEST NEWS

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DDG 104 LATEST NEWS

250813-N-WN039-1010 A Sailor assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) reunited with a family member after the ship’s return to its homeport of San Diego following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, Aug. 13, 2025. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lordin Kelly) Share

DDG 108 LATEST NEWS

251129-N-VM650-1011 U.S. Navy Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Miguel Escajeda mans the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) while entering Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Nov. 29, 2025. Wayne E. Meyer returned to its homeport of Pearl Harbor following nine months underway in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

DDG 65 LATEST NEWS

251124-N-RY676-1068 Families of Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) wait to greet them as the ship arrives at its new homeport of Naval Base Everett, Washington, Nov. 24, 2025, following 10 years of forward-deployed service in the Indo-Pacific Region. While assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet, Benfold earned three Battle Efficiency "Battle E" Awards, the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award, the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy, the CNO Afloat Safety Award, multiple Retention Excellence Awards, and 10 consecutive Fleet Health Promotion and Wellness, or Green "H," awards. Benfold has now shifted homeport to Everett, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kimberli Ibarraruiz) Share