Vice Adm. Kacher Speaks at JO Symposium 240419-N-WM182-1024 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 19, 2024) Junior officers assigned to surfaces forces attends to an address by Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, during a Junior Officer Training Symposium (JOTS), held during Surface Warfare Summit hosted by Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 on board Fleet Activities Yokosuka. 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 2nd Class Caitlin Flynn) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Caitlin Flynn VIRIN: 240425-N-N0831-0006 DESRON 15 Hosts Junior Officer Training Symposium (JOTS) YOKOSUKA, Japan – The first annual Japan-based Junior Officer Training Symposium (JOTS) was hosted by Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 in Yokosuka, April 19. DESRON 15 LATEST NEWS CNSP TOP STORY
CNSP Active and Reserve Sailors of the Year 240419-N-N0831-1001 NAVAL BASE CORONADO (April 19, 2024) - Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) named the active and reserve 2023 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year, April 18 during the annual Sailor of the Year week at CNSP headquarters on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. From left to right, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SW/FMF) Joshua P. Moore assigned to San Diego based San Antionio-class amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as the Sea Sailor of the Year. Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class (SW) Denver J. Burkly, assigned to Afloat Training Group, Middle Pacific was named the Shore Sailor of the Year. In February, Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jovie A. Ruiz from Navy Reserve Beachmaster Unit One was announced as the 2023 Reserve Enterprise Sailor of the Year. (U.S. Navy Composite photo) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet VIRIN: 240419-N-N0831-0001 Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Names Sea and Shore and Reserve Sailors of the Year SAN DIEGO - Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) named the active and reserve 2023 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year, April 18 during the annual Sailor of the Year week at CNSP headquarters on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. CNSP TOP STORY
Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One Holds Change of Command Ceremony 240419-N-ZS023-1222 Capt. Marc Crawford, center, the outgoing commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, is piped ashore for the final time following 27 years of faithful service, during a combined change of command and retirement ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, April 19. 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 1st Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 240422-N-N0831-0007 Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One Holds Change of Command Ceremony SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2024) – Capt. Douglas Meagher relieved Capt. Marc Crawford as Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron (LCSRON) One during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Base San Diego, April 19. COMLCSRON 1 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) Holds Change of Command PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Cmdr. Jonathan Greenwald relieved Cmdr. John E. Holthaus as commanding officer of USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) in a ceremony held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 18. Holthaus, a native of Glen Burnie, Maryland and the ship’s ninth commanding officer, assumed command of Michael Murphy in October 2022. CNSP LATEST NEWS DDG 112 LATEST NEWS
USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) Earns Bloodhound Award 240411-N-EK538-2833 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 11, 2024) The crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta gathers on the flight deck of the ship with Lt. Amy McClellan, Anti-submarine Warfare Officer for Destroyer Squadron 15, and Sonar Technician Senior Chief William Hutton, Acoustic Intelligence Specialist for Destroyer Squadron 15, to receive the Bloodhound Award from Capt. Justin Harts, Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON 15), April 11. Rafael Peralta 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. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Ronan Williams) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Lt.j.g. Ronan Williams VIRIN: 240424-N-N0831-0001 USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) Earns Bloodhound Award YOKOSUKA, Japan – Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 awarded the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) the 2024 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Bloodhound Award for the Pacific Fleet, April 11. DESRON 15 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Gold Crew Conducts Change of Command Ceremony 240404-N-ZS023-1148 Cmdr. Samuel Moffett, center, the oncoming commanding officer aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LC 16) Gold crew, is piped ashore during a change of command ceremony held on the ship’s flight deck, April 4. 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 1st Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 240416-N-N0831-0001 USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Gold Crew Conducts Change of Command SAN DIEGO -- Cmdr. Erin Connor was relieved by Cmdr. Samuel Moffett as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Gold crew during a ceremony onboard USS Tulsa (LCS 16), April 4. Capt. Douglas Meagher, commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 3 (LCSRON 3), was the presiding officer and guest speaker at the ceremony. LCS 16 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
USS Omaha (LCS 12) Gold Crew Conducts Change of Command 240402-N-ZS023-1140 Cmdr. Kevin Smith, center, the oncoming commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) Gold crew, is piped ashore during a change of command ceremony held on the ship’s flight deck, April 2. 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 1st Class Vance Hand VIRIN: 240415-N-N0831-0009 USS Omaha (LCS 12) Gold Crew Conducts Change of Command SAN DIEGO -- Cmdr. Ben Nehrke was relieved by Cmdr. Kevin Smith as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) Gold crew during a ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, April 2nd. LCS 12 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
USS Essex In-Port Operations 240206-N-AH435-1049 The Joint U.S. Military Olympic Culinary Team pose for a photo after receiving bronze medals at the Messe Stuttgart Convention Center in Stuttgart Germany, Feb. 05, 2024. The Culinary Olympics hosted various international teams competing in catering and display competitions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard E. Anglin) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Anglin VIRIN: 240415-N-N0831-0008 Essex Sailor Performs in Culinary Olympics STUTTGART (February 3, 2023) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Larry Burns, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), was selected to join a team of joint military chefs as an apprentice to participate in the 2024 Culinary Olympics Catering Competition in Stuttgart, Germany, February 3 - 6, 2024. LHD 2 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
USS Zumwalt Holds Change of Command Ceremony Pascagoula, MS (April 2nd, 2024) Captain T.J. Zerr, Chief of Staff, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet presents Captain Matthew Hall the Legion of Merit award during the change of command for USS Zumwalt. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Lt. William Ash VIRIN: 240419-N-N0831-0004 USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) Holds Change of Command Ceremony PASCAGOULA, Miss. – Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) held a change of command ceremony at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3373, April 2. DDG 1000 LATEST NEWS USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) CNSP LATEST NEWS
USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) Rescues Two Men at Sea 240304-N-N0831-9329 SAN DIEGO – The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) responded to a distress call from two boaters stranded off the coast of San Diego, March 4. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Courtesy Photo VIRIN: 240416-N-N0831-0017 USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) Rescues Two Men at Sea SAN DIEGO – The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) responded to a distress call from two boaters stranded off the coast of San Diego, March 4. DDG 54 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Change of Command on March 22, 2024 240322-N-RH471-3227 SASEBO, Japan (March 22, 2024) Captain Robert Biggs, center, the arriving Commanding Officer of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), makes his first remarks as the new Commanding Officer of the New Orleans, during a change-of-command ceremony. New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Bakerian) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Courtesy Photo VIRIN: 240416-N-N0831-0003 USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Change of Command on March 22, 2024 SASEBO, Japan – Capt. Patrick German relinquished command of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) to Capt. Robert Biggs during a change of command ceremony held onboard on March 22, 2024. LPD 18 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
San Diego Waves aboard USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) 240304-N-N0831-9329 Members of the San Diego Wave FC pose for a group photo onboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), March 11. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Lt. Grace Kording VIRIN: 240416-N-N0831-0019 Olympic Gold Medalists and Educators Visit USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) SAN DIEGO – Six distinguished guests attended Leaders to Sea onboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), March 11. DDG 54 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS