Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON-3)

Midshipmen at BALTOPS 2026

260616-N-LC113-4961 From left to right, U.S. Navy Midshipmen 1st Class Thomas Nicholas, Midshipmen 2nd Class Joshua Ayotte, Midshipmen 2nd Class Talib McDowell, and Midshipmen 1st Nicholas Bartram pose with the Commander, Task Force (CTF) 66 and Unmanned Surface Vessel Division (USV DIV) 32 pennants at Gdynia-Oksywie Naval Base, Poland, June 16, 2026, during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 26. BALTOPS is an annual, multinational exercise designed to enhance interoperability and demonstrate resolve among Allied and partner forces in defending the Baltic Sea region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Ensign Cephas Mckinney)

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Photo By: Ensign Izabella Marchi-Setyan

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As more than 20 NATO Allied nations converged in the Baltic Sea for BALTOPS 2026 — the premier multinational maritime exercise designed to strengthen regional security and force interoperability — a select group of future naval officers stepped off the traditional deckplates and into the future of naval warfare.

Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 31, 32, 33 Assumption of Command

260122-N-UN585-1155 CORONADO, Ca. (Jan. 22, 2026) - Unmanned Surface Vessel Divisions 31, 32, and 33 stand at attention during the assumption of command ceremony for the three divisions. During the ceremony, Lt. Konstantine Glaros assumed command of Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 31, Lt. Sarah Weinstein assumed command of Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 32, and Lt. Joseph Gruber assumed command of Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 33. The mission of Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet is to man, train, and equip the Surface Force to provide fleet commanders with credible naval power to control the sea and project power ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Claire Alfaro

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CORONADO, Ca. (Jan. 30, 2026) – Commanders of Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Divisions 31, 32 and 33 assumed their respective commands during a ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, Jan. 22.

USVRON 3 Holds Change of Command

250703-N-ZZ999-2001 SAN DIEGO (July 3, 2025) – Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron Three (USVRON 3) held a change of command at the Roncador Memorial on Naval Base Point Loma on Thursday, July 3, 2025 with Rear Admiral Justin Kubu, commander, Unmanned Task Force, as the guest speaker and Capt. Garrett Miller, Commodore, Surface Development Group One, as the presiding Officer. USVRON 3 bid farewell to Capt. Derek Alan Rader and welcomed CDR Sophia Haberman to take charge of USVRON 3.

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Photo By: Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

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SAN DIEGO (July 3, 2025) – Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron Three (USVRON 3) held a change of command at the Roncador Memorial on Naval Base Point Loma on Thursday, July 3, 2025 with Rear Admiral Justin Kubu, commander, Unmanned Task Force, as the guest speaker and Capt. Garrett Miller, Commodore, Surface Development Group One, as the presiding Officer.

Standup Ceremony held for Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3

240517-N-UN585-1001 NAVAL BASE CORONADO (May 17, 2024) - Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Vice Adm. Brendan McLane is rung in upon his arrival to the establishment ceremony for Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON 3) on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado May 17, 2024. The squadron is comprised of unmanned Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Crafts (GARCs). The 16-foot GARCs built by Maritime Applied Physics Corporation enable research, testing, and operations that will allow integration throughout the surface, expeditionary, and joint maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)

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SAN DIEGO – Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) established Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) Three at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado during a ceremony, May 17.