IWRON-9 Assumption of Command 260227-N-IP029-1340 U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael Vernazza, commander, Naval Information Forces, gives a speech at the Information Warfare Squadron (IWRON) 9 assumption of command ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Feb. 27, 2026. IWRON Nine, a unit designed to operationalize Information Warfare (IW) capabilities and provide decisive decision advantage to Carrier Strike Group Commanders, was established Feb. 27. IWRON Nine is the second squadron established under a 48-month pilot program and will serve as the first squadron on the West Coast. IWRON Nine marks a crucial step forward in ensuring the U.S. Navy remains the premier warfighting force – ready, capable, and unmatched. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ray McCann / RELEASED). SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Ray McCann VIRIN: 260319-N-N0831-0004 Navy Continues Paradigm Shift, Establishes First West Coast Information Warfare Squadron CORONADO, Calif. – Information Warfare Squadron (IWRON) Nine, the second squadron of its kind and the first on the West Coast, was established, Feb. 27. CCSG 9 LATEST NEWS CCSG 9 TOP STORY
COMDESRON 23 Change of Command 260220-N-ND136-1749 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 20, 2026) –U.S. Navy Capt. Ryan Leary departs Commander, Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 23 change of command ceremony, Feb. 20, 2026. Carrier Strike Group Nine is composed of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Destroyer Squadron 23, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 and the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maddix Almeyda) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Maddix Almeyda VIRIN: 260319-N-N0831-0003 Destroyer Squadron Two Three Holds Change of Command SAN DIEGO – Capt. Ryan Leary turned over as Commander, Destroyer Squadron Two Three (COMDESRON 23) with Capt. Scott Wilbur during a change of command ceremony held on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), February 20. CCSG 9 LATEST NEWS CCSG 9 TOP STORY CDS 23 LATEST NEWS COMDESRON 23 COMDESRON 23 Change of Command
Opening Ceremony for Seattle Fleet Week 2025 250729-N-AD724-1052 SEATTLE (July 29, 2025) – Sailors and Coast Guardsman watch as Navy Region Northwest Band performs at the opening ceremony for Seattle Fleet Week 2025. Seattle Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Washington to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities. of today’s maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shane Bryan/Released) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Shane Bryan VIRIN: 260319-N-N0831-0002 Carrier Strike Group 9 Serves as Fleet-Command Element During 2025 Seattle Seafair Fleet Week SEATTLE – Rear Adm. Wilson Marks, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, and members of CSG 9 staff participated in the 76th Seattle Fleet Week, July 29-Aug. 3, 2025. CCSG 9 LATEST NEWS CCSG 9 TOP STORY
CSG-9 Change of Command 250613-N-AM412-2008 SAN DIEGO (June 13, 2025) – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Wilson Marks, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, renders honors during the CSG 9 change of command ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), June 13, 2025. Marks received command from Rear Adm. Christopher Alexander during the ceremony. Theodore Roosevelt, the flagship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is currently pierside at Naval Air Station North Island in its homeport of San Diego. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam Barnett) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Adam Barnett VIRIN: 260319-N-N0831-0001 Carrier Strike Group 9 Holds Change of Command SAN DIEGO (June 13, 2025) – Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 held a change of command ceremony aboard the strike group flagship, the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) onboard Naval Air Station North Island, June 13. CCSG 9 LATEST NEWS CCSG 9 TOP STORY
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