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)

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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.

USS John L. Canley Commissioning Ceremony

240217-N-UN585-1389 NAVAL BASE CORONADO (Feb. 17, 2024) - The crew of the expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) mans the ship during its commissioning ceremony on Naval Base Coronado Feb. 17, 2024. The ship is named for Medal of Honor recipient John Lee Canley, a retired Marine Corps Sergeant Major and Vietnam war veteran. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)

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USS John L. Canley Commissioning Recognizes Legacy of Vietnam Veterans and Medal of Honor Recipient From Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

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)

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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.

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.

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)

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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.

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)

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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.

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)

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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)

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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.

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.

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SAN DIEGO – Six distinguished guests attended Leaders to Sea onboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), March 11.

WEST 2024: Naval Special Warfare a Force Multiplier for the Fleet, Joint Force

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 13, 2024) Rear Adm. Keith Davids, commander, Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC), answers questions during the WEST 2024 convention held at the San Diego Convention Center. WEST is a naval conference and exposition on the West Coast that gives an opportunity for military and industry leaders to discuss new technologies and capabilities. NSW is the nation's premiere maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Fiori)

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Rear Adm. Keith Davids, commander, Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC), attended and participated in AFCEA-USNI WEST (WEST) 2024 conference, Feb. 13-15.