USS Spruance Returns to Homeport 220811-N-XL376-1030 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 11, 2022) – The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) returns to homeport Naval Base San Diego. Spruance, a part of Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Base San Diego after a deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maria G. Llanos) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Maria Llanos VIRIN: 221206-N-N0831-0001 USS Spruance Returns to Homeport The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), returned to Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 11, following a seven-month deployment with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets. DDG 111 TOP STORY
N/A N/A SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: N/A VIRIN: 210111-N-N0831-0012 USS Spruance Returns to Naval Base San Diego after Completing Contractor Sea Trials 32nd Street Naval Base, San Diego – The guided missile destroyer, USS Spruance (DDG 111) returned to DDG 111 TOP STORY
VLS Demonstration Aboard USS Spruance Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) guide training ordnance into the ship’s forward vertical launch system (VLS) cells during a proof-of-concept evolution in San Diego, Oct. 4. MV Ocean Valor conducted its first at-sea vertical launch system reload with Spruance, demonstrating the ability of the U.S. Navy to re-arm surface vessels who employ VLS. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Crenshaw) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor Crenshaw VIRIN: 221206-N-N0831-0003 Navy Demonstrates VLS Reload in San Diego Harbor The U.S. Navy is scheduled to demonstrate re-arming the vertical launch system aboard Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) at Naval Air Station North Island and in the San Diego Harbor from Oct. 4 – 7. DDG 111 LATEST NEWS
A Peek behind the Curtain: USS Spruance (DDG 111) Tomahawk Strike Team PEARL HARBOR (August 2, 2022) Sailors pose with Rear Adm. J.T. Anderson, Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, as he awards the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance’s (DDG 111) tomahawk strike team as the winners of Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group’s (ABECSG) deployment strike warfare competition: Thor’s Hammer 2022. Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Ensign Eva Knowles VIRIN: 221206-N-N0831-0002 A Peek behind the Curtain: USS Spruance (DDG 111) Tomahawk Strike Team On Aug. 2, Rear Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, awarded the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance’s (DDG 111) tomahawk strike team as the winners of Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group’s (ABECSG) deployment strike warfare competition: Thor’s Hammer 2022. DDG 111 LATEST NEWS
220604-N-UJ411-1191 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 4, 2022) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) salute the ensign during the National Anthem while two EA-18G Growlers, assigned to the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, conduct a fly-by during a ceremony held in reverence of the Battle of Midway. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Crenshaw) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor Crenshaw VIRIN: 220604-N-UJ411-1191 USS Spruance commemorates namesake's role in Battle of Midway's 80th anniversary Aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), the Battle of Midway carries special meaning for the 353 “Quiet Warriors” who are forward-deployed with, and sail alongside, the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group. USS Spruance Battle of Midway DDG 111 LATEST NEWS
220120-N-JO829-1005 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) transits the Philippine Sea. Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Spruance is conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Colby Mothershead VIRIN: 220120-N-JO829-1005 USS Spruance Completes Voyage Repair Availability in Sasebo, Japan SASEBO, Japan - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) departed Fleet Activities Sasebo after completing an eight day voyage repair availability (VRAV). USS Spruance U.S. 7th Fleet DDG 111 LATEST NEWS
USS Spruance Holds Change of Command 220403-N-UJ411-1051 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 5, 2022) Lt. Ron Wade, Cmdr. Douglas Robb, Cmdr. Micah Sybor, Command Master Chief Richard Meek, and Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) salute the flag while the National Anthem plays and MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the "Raptors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 fly overhead during a change of command ceremony held on the forecastle of Spruance. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Crenshaw) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Crenshaw VIRIN: 220415-N-N0831-0001 USS Spruance Holds Change of Command The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) held a change of command ceremony on the ship’s forecastle while underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. DDG 111 LATEST NEWS USS Spruance CVN 72 USS Abraham Lincoln CSG INSURV J33 Battle of Midway USS Halsey DDG 97 LATEST NEWS USS Kidd DDG 100 LATEST NEWS DESRON 7 LATEST NEWS OPNAV N96
USS Spruance (DDG 111) Conducts Live-Fire with a Purpose USS Spruance (DDG 111) Conducts Live-Fire with a Purpose SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: CNSP VIRIN: 210729-N-N0831-0001 USS Spruance (DDG 111) Conducts Live-Fire with a Purpose The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Spruance (DDG 111), entered Port Hueneme, Calif., after successfully conducting a Live-Fire with a Purpose (LFWAP) exercise. DDG 111 LATEST NEWS
Sailors aboard USS Spruance (DDG 111) 210122-N-PW585-32115 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 22, 2021) Sailors aboard USS Spruance (DDG 111) prepare to recover MH-60R aircraft during flight operations with HSM-71 for Afloat Training Group’s MOB-A assessment to certify the ship’s flight deck.] SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: 210122-N-PW585-32115 VIRIN: 210122-N-N0831-0020 USS Spruance Completes Type Commander Sea Trials and Mariner Skills Week USS Spruance (DDG 111) returned to homeport Jan. 22 after successfully completing Type Commander (TYCOM) Sea Trials and Mariner Skills Week. DDG 111 LATEST NEWS
Brazil Plaque Exchange Brazil Plaque Exchange SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: DDG 111 PAO VIRIN: 210105-N-N0831-0010 USS Spruance Welcomes Brazilian Training Ship to San Diego Officers and crew from USS Spruance (DDG 111) welcomed the Brazilian naval training ship Navio-Escola (NE) Brasil (U-27) to San Diego for a weeklong goodwill visit that spanned the New Year holiday. DDG 111 LATEST NEWS
USS Spruance Holds Change of Command USS Spruance (DDG 111) held a change of command ceremony on the ship’s forecastle while pier side at Naval Base San Diego. DDG 111 LATEST NEWS