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
Jack H. Lucas Arrives at San Diego [Image 1 of 5] 231025-N-SL036-2035 (October 25, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) arrives pierside at Naval Base San Diego. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute our Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations - from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mikal Chapman) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Courtesy Photo VIRIN: 231025-N-SL036-2035 USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) Arrives at Homeport in San Diego The first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), arrived at its new homeport in San Diego Oct. 25. DDG 125 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS USS JACK H. LUCAS
USS Savannah Conducts Live-Fire Demonstration 231024-N-ZZ999-1001 USS Savannah (LCS 28) conducts a live-fire demonstration Oct. 24 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean utilizing a containerized launching system that fired an SM-6 missile from the ship at a designated target. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Lt. Zachary Anderson VIRIN: 231025-N-N0831-0001 USS Savannah Successfully Completes Live-Fire Demonstration PACIFIC OCEAN — USS Savannah (LCS 28) conducted a live-fire demonstration Oct. 24 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean utilizing a containerized launching system that fired an SM-6 missile at a designated target. LCS 28 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
Surface Line Week 2023 Award Ceremony [Image 5 of 8] NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Oct. 13, 2023) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) pose for a photo with the championship award at the Surface Line Week Pacific award ceremony. The two-week competition, hosted by Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, highlights professional and athletic skills while enhancing Surface Warfare culture, connectedness, and team building among the Surface Force. About 2,000 Sailors, Marines and Department of the Navy civilians participated. (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: 231013-N-UN585-1312 USS Makin Island Wins Surface Line Week Pacific 2023 SAN DIEGO — The 39th Surface Line Week (SLW) Pacific 2023 came to an end with an award ceremony where Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) was announced as the overall winner, Oct. 13. CNSP LATEST NEWS LHD 8 LATEST NEWS USS Makin Island The 39th Surface Line Week (SLW) Pacific 2023 SLW Surface Line Week
231007-D-DB155-1006 TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2023) Sailors and U.S. Marines salute during the commissioning ceremony for the Arleigh Burke class Flight III guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) in Tampa, Florida Oct. 7, 2023. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: EJ Hersom VIRIN: 231007-D-DB155-1006 USS Jack H Lucas Commissions in the Sun State at Port Tampa Bay TAMPA, FLORIDA — Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) commissioned at Tampa, Florida, Oct. 7. DDG 125 LATEST NEWS USS Jack H Lucas DDG 125 Commissioning CNSP LATEST NEWS
40th Surface Line Week Kicks Off in San Diego SAN DIEGO — Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) kicked off the 40th Surface Line Week (SLW) Pacific competition at Naval Base San Diego, Oct. 2. CNSP LATEST NEWS Surface Line Week SAN DIEGO
USS Augusta Commissioning in Eastport Capt. Marc Crawford, Commander of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, salutes as he arrives to the commissioning ceremony of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) in Eastport, Maine Sept. 30, 2023. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: EJ Hersom VIRIN: 230930-D-DB155-1001 USS Augusta Commissions Amidst the Morning Fog of Maine EASTPORT, MAINE — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34) commissioned at Eastport, Maine, Sept. 30. CNSP LATEST NEWS LCS 34 LATEST NEWS USS Augusta LCS 34 Commissioning Maine
SURFPAC Holds Chief Pinning Ceremony NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO (Sept. 29, 2023) Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet holds a chief petty officer pinning ceremony. Promotion to chief petty officer requires passing an exam, exceptional performance evaluations, and board selection. Once selected, those seeking to earn the rank of chief petty officer must complete the six-week initiation that involves physical fitness, team-building exercises, leadership training and lessons on history and traditions. (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: 230929-N-UN585-1034 SURFPAC Holds Chief Pinning Ceremony NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO — Twenty-one Sailors were pinned to chief petty officer (CPO) during a ceremony on board Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Sept. 29. CNSP LATEST NEWS Pinning Ceremony Chief Pinning Ceremony SAN DIEGO Naval Amphibious Base Coronado
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