USS Decatur (DDG 73)

Decatur Change of Command

SAN DIEGO (June 30, 2023) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matthew Furtado, commanding officer, from Raynham, Mass., addresses the crew as commanding officer for the first time during a change of command aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Decatur is in homeport following a seven-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Negron)

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SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) held a change of command ceremony June 30.

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Conduct Combined Exercises

230211-N-DU622-1588 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2023) An MV-22 Osprey from the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 flies by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Group (MKI ARG) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting combined expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations in the South China Sea as part of continuing and routine interoperability training operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 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 2nd Class Justin McTaggart)

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Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting integrated expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations in the South China Sea Feb. 11.

Makin Island conducts Medical Operations with CSG11

230211-N-EI127-1118 Cmdr. Amy Hernandez, a general surgeon with Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 1, left, and Cmdr. Kim Gerber, a certified registered nurse anesthetist with FST 1, perform a surgery on a mannequin during a casualty response with Sailors from the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Feb. 11, 2023 in the South China Sea.

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Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) of Carrier Strike Group 11 (CSG 11), conducted integrated medical operations Feb. 11, 2023, in the South China Sea.

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.

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) held a change of command ceremony on Preble Field at Liberty Station as Cmdr. John Baggett turned over the role of commanding officer to Cmdr. Peter Lesaca, Oct. 29.

SAN DIEGO (NNS) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) held a change of command ceremony Apr. 30. Due to the ship being in maintenance, the ceremony was held on the ship’s berthing barge rooftop.

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SAN DIEGO (NNS) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) held a change of command ceremony Apr. 30. Due to the ship being in maintenance, the ceremony was held on the ship’s berthing barge rooftop.