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(left to right)GSM2 ZACHARY HOYT, GSM3 JOSE RIVERA GSM3 ANDREW VANDRUFF Share

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SURFOR

ARLINGTON Va. (Jan. 11, 2024) Top enlisted leaders from the U.S. Navy take part in a Sailor Development and Readiness discussion at the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) 36th National Symposium. The Symposium brings together joint experts and decision-makers in the military, industry, and Congress to discuss how the Surface Force is a critical element of national defense and security. Share

LHD 4

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean while conducting carrier qualifications, Jan. 11, 2024. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang) Share

LCS 24

SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) arrived at its San Diego homeport Jan. 19, following an eighteen-month deployment. Oakland is a fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatant that operates in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCSs like Oakland 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

LPD 26

Capt. Douglas Langenberg, commanding officer of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), addresses the crew during his change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, Jan. 12, 2024. John P. Murtha is docked in San Diego conducting a maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish key systems aboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

240126-N-YQ181-1111 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 26, 2024) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. USS Antietam departed Yokosuka for the final time before transiting to its new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as part of a planned rotation of forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Askia Collins) Share

MANILA/ Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 13, 2024) Lt. j.g. Nafetalai Teaupa, from Kailua Kona, Hawaii, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), celebrates winning a board game with a child from Gentle Hands Orphanage during a community relations event in Manila, Philippines. William P. Lawrence is in the Philippines for a scheduled port visit, supporting operational readiness and regional partnerships. William P. Lawrence is assigned to Carrier Strike Group ONE and deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet’s area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan Cookson) Share

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Commander Omar A. Garcia Share

ARLINGTON, VA

ARLINGTON Va. (Jan. 09, 2024) Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet Vice Adm. Brendan McLane delivers remarks at the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) 36th National Symposium. The Symposium brings together joint experts and decision-makers in the military, industry, and Congress to discuss how the Surface Force is a critical element of national defense and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

231221-N-SL036-1087 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Dec. 21, 2023) – Capt. Cristopher Cauble performs the benediction during the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, change of command ceremony Dec. 21. During the ceremony, Vice Adm. Brendan R. McLane relieved Rear Adm. Yvette M. Davids as Commander, Naval Surface Forces, and Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mikal Chapman) Share