Carrier Air Wing 11 Change of Command 241212-N-YI807-1016 LEMOORE, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2024) Capt. Ross Drenning, outgoing commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, addresses the crowd during the CVW 11 change of command ceremony held aboard Naval Air Station Lemoore, Dec. 12, 2024. (Courtesy photo by Sarah Thrasher) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Sarah Thrasher VIRIN: 250421-N-N0831-0002 Carrier Air Wing 11 changes command NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE – Capt. Ross Drenning turned over command of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 to Capt. Chad Heirigs in a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Lemoore on Thursday, Dec. 12. CCSG 9 LATEST NEWS CCSG 9 TOP STORY
ITALIAN NAVY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE AND US NAVY CONDUCT MULTILATERAL EXERCISE 240910-N-VA505-1044 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 10, 2024) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) sails with the flagship of the Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CV 550) during divisional tactics maneuvering in the South China Sea, Sept. 10, 2024. Russell is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. 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 3rd Class John A. Miller) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John A. Miller VIRIN: 250421-N-N0831-0006 Royal Australian Air Force, Italy, and U.S. naval forces conduct a multilateral exercise The U.S. and Italy navies, alongside the Royal Australia Air Force, convened to conduct a multilateral exercise in the South China Sea in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, Sept. 8-11. CCSG 9 LATEST NEWS CCSG 9 TOP STORY
Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group Rescues Distressed Iranian Mariners at Sea 240829-M-LM779-001 Sailors assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group rescued two Iranian civilian mariners under distress in the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of operations. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Courtesy Photo VIRIN: 250421-N-N0831-0003 Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group Rescues Distressed Iranian Mariners at Sea TAMPA, Fla. – Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group rescued two civilian Iranian mariners in international waters, Aug 23. CCSG 9 LATEST NEWS CCSG 9 TOP STORY
Theodore Roosevelt, CSG-9 Depart Busan 240626-N-BR246-2050 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (June 26, 2024) A Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy band performs as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) departs Busan, ROK, June 26, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt is in the ROK for a scheduled port visit, supporting operational readiness and ROK-U.S. alliance. Theodore Roosevelt is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine and is currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron Haro Gonzalez) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Aaron Haro Gonzalez VIRIN: 250421-N-N0831-0005 Carrier Strike Group Nine and Flagship USS Theodore Roosevelt Departs Busan, Republic of Korea BUSAN, Republic Of Korea – Carrier Strike Group Nine (CSG-9), its flagship USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Halsey (DDG 97) and USS Daniel Inouye (DG 118) from Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23, departed the Republic of Korea (ROK) following a scheduled port visit, June 26. CCSG 9 LATEST NEWS CCSG 9 TOP STORY