USS Stethem (DDG 63)

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GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 9, 2023) A FlexRotor unmanned aerial vehicle hovers over the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) during UAV operations in the Gulf of Oman, Nov. 9. USS Stethem is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

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Photo By: Ensign Rory Cox

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MANAMA, Bahrain — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) recently demonstrated expansive maritime domain awareness, utilizing Flexrotor unmanned aerial vehicles during operations in the Gulf of Oman, Nov. 8-9.

Brothers Reunite at Sea Aboard USS Stethem

230818-M-CX511-7811 GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 18, 2023) Lt. j.g. Christopher Kester, strike officer assigned USS Stethem (DDG 63, and Ensign James “Jimmy” Kester, assigned to USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), pose for a photo upon reuniting aboard Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63). Stethem and Carter Hall are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (Ensign Rory Cox)

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MANAMA, Bahrain — Two brothers, deployed on two ships currently operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, got a rare chance to catch up face-to-face Aug. 18 during an equipment transfer between their ships.

USS Stethem Joint Operations with Indian Navy

INDIAN OCEAN (July 18th, 2023) The INS Tarkash steams into formation during alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) Indian Ocean, July 18. Stethem is assigned to Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9. (U.S. Navy photo by Lieutenant Junior Grade Saavan Patel)

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Photo By: Lieutenant Junior Grade Saavan Patel

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INDIAN OCEAN — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) conducted a Cooperative Deployment (CODEP) with the Indian Navy following the ship’s port visit to Goa, India, on July 18.

CDR Watts addresses the Crew of USS Stethem

[230614-N-KF697-1445] SAN DIEGO (June 14, 2023) CDR James Watts makes his first remarks as Commanding Officer of USS Stethem (DDG 63). Commissioned in 1995, Stethem is homeported in San Diego, California and will be departing shortly for sustained operations at sea.

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Family and friends gathered together for a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego where Commander James Watts relieved Commander Bryan Hart as Commanding Officer of USS Stethem (DDG 63). In attendance at the ceremony was Robert Stethem’s Father, and retired Navy Senior Chief, Richard Stethem.

USS STETHEM (DDG 63) Hosts Stethem Family Visit

Steelworkers of USS Stethem hosted the Stethem family during their visit for a tour of the destroyer and had the incredible opportunity to connect with the family. Robert Stethem’s younger brother, Patrick Stethem, was joined by his wife Katherine, daughters Genevieve and Gabi, as well as his son, who is also named Robert Stethem, after the American hero.

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Photo By: ENS Cogdill, Public Affairs Officer, USS Stethem (DDG 63)

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Steelworkers of USS Stethem hosted the Stethem family during their visit for a tour of the destroyer and had the incredible opportunity to connect with the family. Robert Stethem’s younger brother, Patrick Stethem, was joined by his wife Katherine, daughters Genevieve and Gabi, as well as his son, who is also named Robert Stethem, after the American hero.

Destroyer Squadron 9 Holds Change of Command Ceremony

220114-N-DU622-1086 EVERETT, Wash., (January, 14, 2022) Capt. Elaine A. Collins reports to Rear Adm. Christopher Sweeney, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11 that she has been relieved as commanding officer of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9. DESRON 9 is currently in port preparing for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin McTaggart)

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Capt. Elaine A. Collins, a native of Shoreline, Wash. was relieved by Capt. Adam L. Fleming as commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 during a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Everett, Jan. 14.

USS STETHEM Holds 36th Robert Dean Stethem Memorial Ceremony

USS STETHEM Holds 36th Robert Dean Stethem Memorial Ceremony

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Steelworkers of USS Stethem and Seabees of Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 gathered together to honor the 36th anniversary of the passing of American hero Robert Dean Stethem during a memorial ceremony held onboard the destroyer in Naval Base San Diego.

USS STETHEM holds 25th Commissioning Anniversary Ceremony and Change of Command

USS STETHEM holds 25th Commissioning Anniversary Ceremony and Change of Command

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Friends and family gathered for a 25th commissioning anniversary ceremony and change of command at British Aerospace Engineering shipyard on Sep. 24.

Sailors standby for orders

Sailors standby for orders

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SAN DIEGO – Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) watched the black smoke billowing into the sky to the south. What started as a quiet Sunday morning quickly turned into a week-long battle against a catastrophic fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Lt. Ben Hondrum, the operations officer aboard USS Stethem, was awarded the

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USS Stethem Change of Command

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) held a change of command ceremony, May 24, at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 13, 2017) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Herbert Gardner, assigned to Afloat Training Group Western Pacific (ATGWP), inspects an air low pressure valve with Yeoman 2nd Class Jesus Martinez, the maintenance supervisor for that space aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), during a maintenance and material management (3M) spot-check. Stethem is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Harper/ Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) became