Abraham Lincoln conducts routine operations 250902-N-UP681-1026 SAN DIEGO (Sep. 2, 2025) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) transits the San Diego Bay. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is currently moored pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gage Thomas) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Apprentice Gage Thomas VIRIN: 260908-N-N0831-1017 Quantum leap in lethality: how Flight III destroyers are redefining surface warfare The U.S. Navy is undergoing its most significant technological transformation to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer (DDG) by introducing the Flight III variant to the Surface Fleet. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS Arleigh Burke-class USS JACK H. LUCAS USS TED STEVENS USS LOUIS H. WILSON JR. Air and Missile Defense Radar Full Ship Shock Trials
CNSP Hosts JOS 260826-N-EI127-1031 U.S. Navy Lt. Simon McGahey, assigned to Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP), presents on Task Force Hopper, the Navy’s initiative to integrate artificial intelligence and data driven capabilities to the surface force, at the Junior Officer Symposium (JOS) at Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific, Aug. 26, 2026. JOS, hosted by CNSP, strengthens and sustains the Surface Force by mentoring and developing junior officers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Martinez VIRIN: 260908-N-N0831-1016 Developing leaders, strengthening readiness at the 2026 Junior Officers’ Symposium Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) hosted the 2026 Junior Officers’ Symposium (JOS) aboard Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 26, bringing junior and senior leaders together for warfighter development and to build synergy and cohesion among the Surface Force. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS Junior Officers’ Symposium Task Force Hopper Leadership Assessment Program–Surface Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific USS Pinckney Warfare Tactics Instructor
2026 George Sirian Meritorious Leadership Award Ceremony 260828-N-EI127-1182 U.S. Navy Rear Adm. T.J. Zerr, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, delivers remarks during the George Sirian Meritorious Leadership Award ceremony aboard USS Constitution, Aug. 28, 2026. The USS Constitution George Sirian Meritorious Leadership Award recognizes a chief petty officer who exemplifies former Constitution crew member George Sirian through technical expertise, dedication and leadership. USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Martinez VIRIN: 260908-N-N0831-1015 USS Milius chief receives the George Sirian Award The Surface Navy Association (SNA) presented the 2026 Master Gunner George Sirian Meritorious Service Award to the family of Chief Fire Controlman (AEGIS) Joseph Babcock, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69), during a ceremony aboard USS Constitution, nicknamed “Old Ironsides,” Aug. 28, 2026. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS Surface Navy Association Master Gunner George Sirian Meritorious Service Award Chief Fire Controlman Operation Epic Fury Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) Arrives in Norfolk 260515-N-EE423-1013 NORFOLK (May 15, 2026) The newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) arrives in its future homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, May 15, 2026. The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) on a date to be announced at a later time in Whittier, Alaska. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sophie A. Pinkham) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Sophie Pinkham VIRIN: 260908-N-N0831-1014 The future USS Ted Stevens to be Commissioned in October The U.S. Navy will commission the future Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) on Oct. 3, 2026, in Whittier, Alaska SURFPAC LATEST NEWS USS TED STEVENS DDG 128 Guided-missile destroyer Chief of Naval Operations Vice Adm. Joe Cahill Commissioning
CNSP hosts resilience training 260820-N-EI127-1081 U.S. Navy Sailors and civilians assigned to Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) attend resilience training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Ca., Aug. 20, 2026. The training initiative provided CNSP staff with practical tools to build warfighter resilience in high-stress and high-tempo environments, strengthening their ability to stay in the fight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Martinez VIRIN: 260908-N-N0831-1013 Sharpening the mind for the fight: new training boosts Sailors' resilience and focus U.S. Navy Sailors and leaders developed cognitive skills to improve focus, resilience and performance under pressure during a Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP)-hosted training initiative, Aug. 20, 2026, at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS U.S. Naval War College Mental Readiness Warfighter Resilience Cognitive Fitness