Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 9

CDR Watts addresses the Crew of USS Stethem

[230614-N-KF697-1445] SAN DIEGO (June 14, 2023) CDR James Watts makes his first remarks as Commanding Officer of USS Stethem (DDG 63). Commissioned in 1995, Stethem is homeported in San Diego, California and will be departing shortly for sustained operations at sea.

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Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaak Martinez

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Family and friends gathered together for a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego where Commander James Watts relieved Commander Bryan Hart as Commanding Officer of USS Stethem (DDG 63). In attendance at the ceremony was Robert Stethem’s Father, and retired Navy Senior Chief, Richard Stethem.

Croix Du Sud Component Commanders' Brief Photo

NOUMEA, NEW CALEDONIA (Apr. 24, 2023) Participants of the Croix Du Sud 2023, including Sailors assigned to Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24), pose for a photo together during the component commanders’ brief at Noumea, New Caledonia, Apr. 23, 2023. Oakland, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sang Kim)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Sang Kim

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New Caledonia – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) participated in Croix Du Sud 2023 with 14 allied and partner nations at New Caledonia, April 24 to May 8, 2023.

USS Curtis Wilbur 2021 Bloodhound Winners

The crew of USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) receives the Bloodhound Award for Anti-Surface Warfare (ASW) excellence for the year 2021, this is their third award in the last six years. (U.S. Navy photo taken by Intelligence Specialist Senior Chief Michael Tolbert)

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Photo By: Intelligence Specialist Senior Chief Michael Tolbert

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Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet awarded Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) the 2021 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Bloodhound Award for the Pacific Fleet, May 12.

Destroyer Squadron 9 Holds Change of Command Ceremony

220114-N-DU622-1086 EVERETT, Wash., (January, 14, 2022) Capt. Elaine A. Collins reports to Rear Adm. Christopher Sweeney, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11 that she has been relieved as commanding officer of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9. DESRON 9 is currently in port preparing for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin McTaggart)

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Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin McTaggart

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Capt. Elaine A. Collins, a native of Shoreline, Wash. was relieved by Capt. Adam L. Fleming as commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 during a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Everett, Jan. 14.

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) held a change of command ceremony on Preble Field at Liberty Station as Cmdr. John Baggett turned over the role of commanding officer to Cmdr. Peter Lesaca, Oct. 29.

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2021) Front to back, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Kashima (TV-3508) participated in a Cooperative Deployment (CODEP).

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Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Aja Jackson

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The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a cooperative deployment (CODEP) in the Hawaiian Islands Operating Area, Oct. 4.

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) successfully supported the early delivery of USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) from availability on Aug. 13.

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INDIAN OCEAN – Maritime forces from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States completed Phase

Capt. Elaine A. Collins, of Shoreline Wash., relieved Capt. Todd E. Whalen, a Virginia Beach, Va. native, as commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 during a change of command ceremony Oct. 27 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Arabian Gulf.