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260106-N-EV253-2298 SAN DIEGO, Ca. (Jan. 6, 2026) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) enters the San Diego Bay Jan. 6, 2026. Fitzgerald returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following operations in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleets, and was greeted by Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet upon its arrival. The mission of Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. 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)