USS Cincinnati Returns to Homeport in San Diego

260304-N-UJ449-1212 Families and friends welcome the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) as it returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, March 4, 2026. The Cincinnati returned to its homeport of San Diego after eight months of sustained operations in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. LCSs integrate with joint, combined, manned, and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josh Coté)

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SAN DIEGO – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) arrived at its San Diego homeport following eight months of sustained operations at sea, March 4.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 28, 2026) — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) held a change of command ceremony aboard the ship in Yokosuka, Japan, Feb. 28, marking the transition of leadership from Capt. Holman R. Agard to Capt. William S. Buford.

PHIBRON 11’s Change of Command Ceremony

260223-N-XP477-1312 The official party salutes during the National Anthem during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11’s change of command ceremony aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 23, 2026. During the ceremony, Capt. Timothy Carter relieved Capt. John Baggett as commodore of PHIBRON 11. PHIBRON 11 is the newest and only forward-deployed amphibious squadron in the U.S. Navy. With enhanced capability and Naval integration, the squadron consists of amphibious assault ships which include the Tripoli, transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), and dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danian C. Aiko-Douglas)

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OKINAWA, Japan – Capt. John P. Baggett was relieved by Timothy R. Carter as commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 during a change of command ceremony held on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), while in port in White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 23.

LCSRON One Holds Change of Command Ceremony

260220-N-UJ449-1562 Capt. Jose Roman, right, requests permission to go ashore for the final time from Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during a change of command and retirement ceremony on Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 20, 2026. 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 Josh Coté)

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SAN DIEGO – Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One held a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 20.

COMDESRON 23 Change of Command

260220-N-ND136-1749 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 20, 2026) –U.S. Navy Capt. Ryan Leary departs Commander, Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 23 change of command ceremony, Feb. 20, 2026. Carrier Strike Group Nine is composed of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Destroyer Squadron 23, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 and the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maddix Almeyda)

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SAN DIEGO – Capt. Ryan Leary turned over as Commander, Destroyer Squadron Two Three (COMDESRON 23) with Capt. Scott Wilbur during a change of command ceremony held on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), February 20.