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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

LCS 38

251015-N-CH260-1044 PANAMA CITY, Fla. (November 15, 2025) — The Bay County Navy League Sea Cadet Corps Color Guard render honors to distinguished guests during the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Pierre (LCS 38) commissioning ceremony in Panama City, Fla., Nov. 15, 2025. Pierre is the second U.S. Navy ship to bear this name and will be the final Independence-variant LCS to be commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis) Share

DDG 65 LATEST NEWS

250929-N-CL550-1170 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 29, 2025) – Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) man the rails as the ship departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 29, following 10 consecutive years of forward-deployed service in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Benfold is forward deployed and 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino) Share

DDG 65 LATEST NEWS

250929-N-CL550-1023 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 29, 2025) – Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) and Command Master Chief Larry Booker Jr., left, man the rails on the foc’sle as the ship prepares to depart Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 29, following 10 consecutive years of forward-deployed service in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Benfold is forward deployed and 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino) Share

DDG 65 LATEST NEWS

250929-N-CL550-1140 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 29, 2025) – Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) man the rails as the ship departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 29, following 10 consecutive years of forward-deployed service in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Benfold is forward deployed and 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino) Share

SURFPAC LATEST NEWS

250605-N-N0831-1001 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Jun. 5, 2025) - Coaches in the first cohort of a first-of-its-kind Surface Force Leadership Coaching Program pose for a photograph upon finishing the coaching training at Naval Base San Diego. Officially established in December 2024, the program exists to train senior leaders, comprised of post-command surface warfare officers and command master chiefs, in coaching techniques to then provide coaching services to afloat command triads. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

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DDG 65 LATEST NEWS

250929-N-CL550-1127 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 29, 2025) – Capt. David Huljack, commanding officer of Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15, waves farewell to the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) from the starboard bridge wing of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) as Benfold departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 29, following 10 consecutive years of forward-deployed service in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Benfold is forward deployed and 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino) Share

CPR 5 LATEST NEWS

250829-M-LO454-1755 U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Austin Washington, an aviation boatswain mate handler, directs an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, for landing aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 29, 2025. For the first time in the rotation’s history, the MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force's Aviation and Ground Combat Elements embarked aboard a U.S. Navy vessel to extend operational reach and provide flexible, combat-credible options across the Indo-Pacific. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Washington is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara) Share