USS Harpers Ferry returns home after Indo-Pacific deployment 241018-N-DE082-1039 Amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) returns to homeport, Naval Base San Diego, Oct. 18, 2024. Sailors assigned to Harpers Ferry returned home to San Diego after a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 7th and 3rd Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah C. Eaton) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Sarah Eaton VIRIN: 241023-N-N0831-0002 USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) returns to homeport after Indo-Pacific deployment SAN DIEGO – Amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) returned to homeport in San Diego, following a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 7th and 3rd Fleet areas of operations with embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Oct. 18, 2024. LSD 49 LATEST NEWS
15th MEU F-35Bs Conduct Carrier Qualifications During Integrated Training A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean while conducting carrier qualifications, Jan. 11, 2024. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Cpl. Amelia Kang VIRIN: 240111-M-LO557-1061 Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Complete At-Sea Integrated Training Exercises SAN DIEGO — The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit successfully completed at-sea integrated training exercises, Jan. 18. LHD 4 LATEST NEWS USS BOXER USS Boxer (LHD 4) LHD 4 Pacific Ocean At-Sea Integrated Training Exercise Boxer Amphibious Ready Group Amphibious Squadron 5 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit CPR 5 LATEST NEWS LSD 49 LATEST NEWS USS Harpers Ferry USS Somerset
Let's talk commissioning! 231216-N-VA915-1597 USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Gabriel Burgi shares his commissioning journey through the STA-21 program during Sailor 360 training in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 16, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Somerset (LPD 25), and Harpers Ferry, and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jerome D. Johnson) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jerome Johnson VIRIN: 231216-N-VA915-1597 Harpers Ferry Sailor 360 Highlights Pathways to Commissioning Ever since its inception in 2018, Sailor 360 has provided a pathway for professional development throughout the ranks. LSD 49 LATEST NEWS
Warfare Tactics Instructors Lead Dynamic Training Lt. j.g. Giovanni Guerrero, a native of El Paso, Texas, assigned to USS Somerset and Lt. John McFarland, a native of Everett, Pennsylvania, assigned to Surface Warfare Schools Command, supervise amphibious operations aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 7, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Readiness Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Diaz VIRIN: 231107-N-JS660-1246 Warfare Tactics Instructors Lead Dynamic Training for Boxer Amphibious Ready Group PACIFIC OCEAN — Throughout the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, individuals, watch teams and unit commanders trained on advanced tactical skills through multi-warfare events—validating warfighting capability and tactical proficiency while underway in the Pacific Ocean. CNSP LATEST NEWS LHD 4 LATEST NEWS LSD 49 LATEST NEWS LPD 25 LATEST NEWS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group USS BOXER LHD 4 USS Harpers Ferry LSD 49 USS Somerset LPD 25 Warfare Tactics Instructor Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center NSMWDC Pacific Ocean CPR 5 LATEST NEWS
USS Harpers Ferry Change of Command 230407-N-VL893-1021 SAN DIEGO (April 7, 2023) USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Gabriel Burgi addresses the crew for the first time after accepting command during the ship’s change of command ceremony in the well deck. Harpers Ferry is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bradley Kaminski) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Brad Kaminksi VIRIN: 230407-N-VL893-1021 USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Holds Change of Command Ceremony USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) held a change of command ceremony in the ship’s well deck onboard Naval Base San Diego, April 7. LSD 49 LATEST NEWS
USS Preble Change of Command 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. DDG 88 LATEST NEWS DDG 66 DDG 58 LSD 49 LATEST NEWS DDG 73 LATEST NEWS DDG 93 LATEST NEWS USAPACOM CDS 9 LATEST NEWS NSMWDC LATEST NEWS
n/a n/a SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Danielle VIRIN: 210106-N-N0831-0002 Surface Ship Readiness: Rewarding a Culture of Excellence Ship’s Crews Can Now Earn Certification Early NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO – Recent revisions to the Surface Force Training and Readiness Manual (SFTRM) now permit ships’ crews to certify early when they demonstrate full proficiency during Certification Events (CEs). Three surface ships have satisfied certification requirements under these changes, which increases commanding officer’s (COs) discretionary crew training time. The changes also underscore the determined effort to foster a culture of excellence in the surface force. LSD 49 LATEST NEWS