USS Spruance (DDG 111)

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and Cavour Carrier Strike Group Sail in the Pacific Ocean

240809-N-VA915-1077 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 9, 2024) Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and Cavour Carrier Strike Group sail in formation on Aug. 9. The United States Navy and the Italian Navy held the first-ever bilateral Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE) in the Indo-Pacific. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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 1st Class Jerome D. Johnson)

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PACIFIC OCEAN – The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and the Cavour Carrier Strike Group concluded the first-ever bilateral Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE) held in the Indo-Pacific by the U.S. Navy and Italian Navy, Aug. 9.

USS Spruance meets with Saipan leadership

240805-N-WV584-1201 SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (Aug. 5, 2024) From the left, Cmdr. Leigh Tate, executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), Cmdr. Matt Adams, commanding officer of Spruance, Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, CNMI, meet on the pier where Spruance is docked. Spruance, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is currently moored pierside in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joey Sitter)

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SAIPAN, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS (AUG. 8, 2024) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) departed Saipan after a scheduled port call Aug. 4-8, marking an important opportunity to strengthen relationships in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The port visit provided the Spruance crew the chance to engage with local communities, experience Saipan’s rich cultural heritage, and continue the longstanding partnership between the United States Navy and CNMI.

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)

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SAN DIEGO — 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.

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)

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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.

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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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 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)

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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.

USS Spruance (DDG 111) Conducts Live-Fire with a Purpose

USS Spruance (DDG 111) Conducts Live-Fire with a Purpose

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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.

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.]

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USS Spruance (DDG 111) returned to homeport Jan. 22 after successfully completing Type Commander (TYCOM) Sea Trials and Mariner Skills Week.

Brazil Plaque Exchange

Brazil Plaque Exchange

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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.

USS Spruance (DDG 111) held a change of command ceremony on the ship’s forecastle while pier side at Naval Base San Diego.

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32nd Street Naval Base, San Diego – The guided missile destroyer, USS Spruance (DDG 111) returned to Naval Base San Diego Sunday after completing a four-day sea trial event that concluded a nine-month drydock selected restricted availability (DSRA).