Surface Navy Association Water Front Symposium West Coast 2023 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Sep. 14, 2023) - Rear Adm. Yvette M. Davids, Acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, and retired Vice Adm. Richard Hunt speak at the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) Waterfront Symposium West Coast 2023. SNA was incorporated as a Non-Profit Association to promote greater coordination and communication to those in the military, business, and academic communities. For those who share a common interest in Surface Warfare while supporting the activities of the United States Surface Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Thomas) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Thomas VIRIN: 230914-N-FD567-1048 Surface Force Leaders Gather to discuss the future of Surface Warfare at SNA SAN DIEGO — Leaders from across the Navy and defense industry gathered to discuss the future of naval surface warfare at the fourth annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) West Coast Waterfront Symposium aboard Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 13-14. CNSP TOP STORY SNA 2023 Surface Navy Association Waterfront Symposium
COMNAVSURFPAC Change of Command 230818-N-US228-1001 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2023) – Rear Adm. Yevette M. Davids, (former) Director, Learning to Action Drive Team, left, renders a salute to Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP), right, during a change-of-command ceremony for CNSP. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Yvette Davids relieved Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener as acting Commander, Naval Surface Forces and acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. CNSP’s mission 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 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins/ Released) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Stevin Atkins VIRIN: 230818-N-US228-1001 Commander, Naval Surface Forces Holds Change of Command SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES — Rear Adm. Yvette Davids relieved Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener as acting Commander, Naval Surface Forces and acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet during a change of command ceremony Aug. 18 at Naval Base San Diego, pier 2 with USS Princeton (CG 59) in the background. CNSP TOP STORY
USS Bunker Hill Decommissioning SAN DIEGO (Sept. 22, 2023) – The crew of the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) stand at attention during the ship’s decommissioning ceremony. Bunker Hill was decommissioned after more than 37 years of distinguished service. Commissioned Sept. 20, 1986, Bunker Hill served in the U.S. Pacific Fleet and supported Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and participated in the establishment of Operation Southern Watch. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Claire M. DuBois) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Claire DuBois VIRIN: 230922-N-UN585-1449 USS Bunker Hill Decommissions SAN DIEGO — USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), the 11th ship of the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser, recognized more than 37 years of naval service during a decommissioning ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 22. CNSP LATEST NEWS CG 52 LATEST NEWS USS Bunker Hill CG 52 decommissioning SAN DIEGO
USS Marinette (LCS 25) Commissions the Wright Way 230916-N-IW125-6350 Menominee, Michigan (Sept. 16, 2023) – The crew of the Navy’s newest littoral combat ship USS Marinette (LCS 25) brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony in Menominee, Michigan on Sept. 16. USS Marinette is the first U.S. Navy warship to honor Marinette, Wisconsin. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas V. Huynh/Released) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Huynh VIRIN: 230918-N-N0831-0005 USS Marinette (LCS 25) Commissions the Wright Way Menominee, Michigan — The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Marinette (LCS 25) September 16, 2023, in Menominee, Michigan. CNSP LATEST NEWS uss marinette lcs 25
USS Somerset Sailors Participate in 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) pay respects during a wreath-laying ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial, Sept. 11, 2023. The U.S. Navy sent five members of the Somerset crew to Somerset County for an annual multi-day trip to honor the ship’s namesake and participate in community relations events, school visits and public appearances to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 and the 40 Heroes lost on Flight 93. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Diaz VIRIN: 230911-N-JS660-1427 USS Somerset Sailors Participate in Flight 93 National Memorial Ceremony STOYSTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES — Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) visited Somerset County, Pennsylvania, to attend the 22nd anniversary observance of Sept. 11 at the Flight 93 National Memorial. CNSP LATEST NEWS LPD 25 LATEST NEWS USS Somerset LPD 25 9/11 Flight 93
230831-N-YS413-1147 Yokosuka, Japan (Aug. 31, 2023) Sailors heave a line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a sea and anchor detail in Yokosuka, Japan on Aug. 31. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Stack) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Stack VIRIN: 230831-N-YS413-1147 USS Benfold Returns to Yokosuka YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JAPAN — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) returned to Yokosuka, Japan, from patrol on Aug. 31. CNSP LATEST NEWS DDG 65 LATEST NEWS USS Benfold DDG 65 DESRON 15 TASK FORCE 71 Yokosuka Returns Home
USS Ralph Johnson hosts Sailors from His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ottawa (FFH 341). SOUTH CHINA SEA — Cmdr. Isaia Infante, left, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) speaks with Cmdr. Sam Patchell, right, commanding officer of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ottawa (FFH 341) during a visit to Ralph Johnson Sep. 6 in the South China Sea. Ralph Johnson is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jamaal Liddell) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jamaal Liddell VIRIN: 230906-N-NF288-8568 U.S., Canadian naval forces participate in exercise Noble Wolverine SOUTH CHINA SEA — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) is operating alongside the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) as part of the exercise Noble Wolverine in the South China Sea. CNSP LATEST NEWS DDG 114 LATEST NEWS USS Ralph Johnson DDG 114 DESRON 15 Noble Wolverine Canadian Naval Forces South China Sea
USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue Crew Conducts Change of Command Ceremony NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO -- Cmdr. Matthew Shaw, center, the commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue crew, salutes sideboys during a change of command ceremony, Sept. 8, 2023. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 230908-N-ZS023-1165 USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue Crew Conducts Change of Command SAN DIEGO — Cmdr. Richard Skinnell was relieved by Cmdr. Matthew Shaw as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue crew during a ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 8. CNSP LATEST NEWS LCS 26 LATEST NEWS USS Mobile LCS 26 Change of Command SAN DIEGO
230907-N-ME861-1196 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2023) Capt. Brian Holmes, from Winchester, Mass., prospective commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), arrives for a change of command ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, Sept. 7th, 2023. Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney VIRIN: 230907-N-ME861-1196 USS Boxer Changes Command at Sea PACIFIC OCEAN — Capt. Brian L. Holmes assumed command of USS Boxer (LHD 4) from Capt. Matthew W. Cieslukowski during a ceremony at sea in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 7. CNSP LATEST NEWS LHD 4 LATEST NEWS USS BOXER LHD 4 Change of Command
USS Shiloh departs Yokosuka, Japan after 17 years of forward-deployed service The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) moored pier side in Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 5, 2023. Shiloh departed Yokosuka on Sept. 5 to transit to its new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as part of a planned rotation of forces in the Pacific. Shiloh is attached to Commander, Carrier Strike Group 5 forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Askia Collins) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Askia Collins VIRIN: 230905-N-YQ181-1010 USS Shiloh departs Yokosuka, Japan after 17 years of forward-deployed service YOKOSUKA, Japan — The Ticonderoga-class guided missile-cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) departed Yokosuka, Japan, on Sept. 5 to transit to its new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as part of a planned rotation of forces in the Pacific. CG 67 LATEST NEWS USS Shiloh CNSP LATEST NEWS
USS Augusta (LCS 34) USS Augusta (LCS 34) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: CNSP VIRIN: 230822-N-N0831-0001 USS Augusta to Commission in Eastport, Maine SAN DIEGO — The future Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) will join the active fleet with a commissioning ceremony at Eastport, Maine on September 30. CNSP LATEST NEWS LCS 34 LATEST NEWS USS Augusta
Comstock change of command From left to right, Capt. Tate Robinson, commodore of Amphibious Squadron 1, Cmdr. Tammi Ballinger, commanding officer of whidbey island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), Cmdr. Byron Stocks, executive officer of Comstock, and command Master Chief Andres Mejia, salute the colors during a change of command ceremony aboard Comstock at Naval Base San Diego, August 18, 2023. Comstock is currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaak Martinez VIRIN: 230818-N-KF697-1056 Comstock change of command ceremony SAN DIEGO — The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) held a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the ship at Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 18. CNSP LATEST NEWS LSD 45 LATEST NEWS USS Comstock LSD 45 Change of Command