Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 23

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)

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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.

USS Russell (DDG 59) Color Guard Performs for San Diego Wave Futbol Club

250412-N-KK837-9827 (SAN DIEGO) Apr. 12 USS Russell (DDG 59) color guard performs at San Diego Wave Futbol Club match. Photo by STG2 Jaylen Kim.

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SAN DIEGO, Ca. - On Apr. 12, the color guard of Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) marched onto the Snapdragon Stadium pitch to parade the colors before a match between San Diego Wave Fútbol Club (Wave FC) and Kansas City Current (KC). This tradition stems from protecting regimental colors in infantry battle but remains a ceremonial duty honoring the past and present service of military members.

USS Russell Change of Command January 2025

250131-N-KK837-3484 SAN DIEGO (January 31, 2025) Cmdr. Mike McInerney turns over command to Cmdr. Kailey Snyder after serving together as Commanding Officer and Executive Officer during an eight month deployment with Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group to 5th and 7th fleet areas of responsibility. Photo Credit: Lela Love Photography

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SAN DIEGO, Ca. - The Arleigh burke class destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) held a change of command ceremony Jan. 31 where Cmdr. Michael McInerney, Russell’s 22nd Commanding Officer (CO), was relieved by Cmdr. Kailey Snyder, Russell’s former Executive Officer (XO).