USS John Finn (DDG 113)

John Finn returns to CFAY

251103-N-CL550-1184 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 3, 2025) – A Sailor assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) meets his family on the pier at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a scheduled patrol in the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 3, 2025. John Finn is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino)

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USS John Finn (DDG 113) returned to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka on November 3, marking the completion of a scheduled patrol in the Indo-Pacific region.

Sailors aboard the USS John Finn conduct a general quarters drill in the South China Sea

250808-N-CV021-1012 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 8, 2025) — Damage Controlman 3rd Class Sarai Martinez, from Anaheim, California, makes a radio report during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) in the South China Sea, Aug. 8. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban)

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An Anaheim, California native and 2022 graduate of Savanna High School is serving aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), currently forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15.

USS John Finn Departs Jakarta Following Port Visit to support Super Garuda Shield 25

250825-N-CV021-1042 JAKARTA, Indonesia (Aug. 25, 2025) – Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) man the rails during a sea and anchor detail in Jakarta, Indonesia, Aug. 25. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban)

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) departed Jakarta, Aug. 29, after a five-day port visit to conduct exercises in support of Super Garuda Shield 25.

Sailors aboard the USS John Finn conduct an M240 gunshoot in the South China Sea

250809-N-CV021-1011 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 9, 2025) — Fire Controlman 2nd Class Alexander Brooks, from Dallas, sets up an M240 machine gun on the fo’c’sle aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) before an M240B gunshoot in the South China Sea, Aug. 9. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban)

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“During my time in the Navy, I have learned that not everything goes your way. Sometimes, when things get hard, you just have to keep pushing through, and they will eventually get better,” said Fire Controlman 2nd Class Alexander Brooks, who currently serves aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113).

Sailors aboard the USS John Finn conduct an engineering training team drill in the Indian Ocean

250715-N-CV021-1017 Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Jose Longoria, from Brownsville, Texas, restows a hose during an engineering training team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) in the Indian Ocean, July 15. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban)

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A Brownsville, Texas native and 2015 graduate of Los Fresnos High School is currently serving aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), which is forward-deployed to the Indo-Pacific and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15.

Sailors aboard the USS John Finn hold a security reaction force class in the Philippine Sea

250701-N-CV021-1022 Master-at-Arms Chief Petty Officer Cody Pacher, from East Rochester, New York, uses a training gun during a security reaction force class aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) in the Philippine Sea, July 1. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban)

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An East Rochester, New York native and 2014 graduate of East Rochester High School is serving aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), which is forward-deployed to the Indo-Pacific and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15.

USS John Finn Conducts Thailand Port Visit [Image 2 of 2]

240225-N-YS413-1062 PATTAYA, Thailand (Feb. 25, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) heave a line during a sea and anchor detail for a port visit in Pattaya, Thailand, Feb. 25.

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PATTAYA, Thailand – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) concluded a port visit in Pattaya, Thailand, Feb. 29.

USS John Finn (DDG 113) Conducts Change of Command Ceremony, Sept. 20

230920-N-CD453-1309 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 20, 2023) Cmdr. Matthew Hays, outgoing commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), renders a salute to Sailors as he departs. John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan — Cmdr. Matthew Hays was relieved by Cmdr. Earvin Taylor as commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) during a ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 20.

A Louisville, Kentucky Native Serves Aboard USS John Finn (DDG 113) While Conducting Operations in the Philippine Sea

230720-N-CD453-2011 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (July 20, 2023) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Annie Simamora, from Louisville, Kentucky, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ONE Detachment 3 (HSM-51) serving aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), poses for a photo during the ship’s port visit to Busan, July 20. John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

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A Louisville, Kentucky native and graduate of the University of Louisville is serving aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113).

USS John Finn (DDG 113) Arrives at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY)

Family members of Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) cheer as Finn arrives at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). Finn arrives from Naval Base San Diego to CFAY, becoming the latest forward-deployed asset in the U.S. 7th Fleet. For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kaleb J. Sarten)

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) arrived in its new forward-deployed location of Yokosuka, Japan, March 4, joining Commander, Task Force (CTF 71)/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15.

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 18, 2020. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. Third Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey Scoular)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) – The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) completed their sustainment exercise (SUSTEX) and began a scheduled deployment December 23.

SAN DIEGO – The guided-missile destroyer, USS John Finn (DDG 113) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego August 15 as Cmdr. Courtney Minetree turned over the role of commanding officer to Cmdr. T. Peter Abbott.

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The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and U.S. Navy sailors aboard USS John Finn (DDG-113)