Executive Director and Director of Staff. Dylon Grasso), SAN DIEGO (May 13, 2022) The medium-displacement unmanned surface vessel Sea Hunter sits pierside at Naval Base San Diego, during the Unmanned Surface Vessel Division (USDIV) One Establishment ceremony. The 40th annual San Francisco Fleet Week kicked-off Oct. 4 with ship arrivals bringing together the San Francisco community, Marines, Coastguardsmen and Sailors to celebrate the sea service branches of the military. Twenty-six nations, 38 surface ships, four submarines, nine national land forces, more than 170 aircraft and approximately 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. [25] Vice Admiral Turner's orders as Commander FIFTH Amphibious Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet remained in force on his assumption of the higher command. Captain Jennifer Blakeslee is a native of Marlton, New Jersey. Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) worked with the United States Armys 16th Combat Aviation Brigade based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and the United States Air Forces 66th Rescue Squadron, based out of Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, to land both UH-60M Black Hawk, HH-60 Pave Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters on Tripolis flight deck, Jan. 22-26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific (MSTCPAC) hosted a graduation of 155 Basic Division Officer Course (BDOC) students at Naval Base San Diegos Theater, October 28. Amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Timor-Leste, Feb. 15. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. The USS Stockdale, named after Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale, returned to Naval Base San Diego, July 15, following a 10-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific. 17 September 2020. Marc Crawford, center, commodore of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, gives the order to decommission Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) during a decommissioning ceremony, Sept. 14. 230131-N-YT019-0026 Amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) gets underway from Sembawang, Singapore after a scheduled port call, Jan. 31, 2023. Center for Security Forces 1575 Gator Boulevard, Suite 338 Virginia Beach, VA 23459-2751 DSN: 253 Commanding Officer (757) 462-5240 Executive Director IPC provides participants, both U.S. and international, with a formal venue to discuss training objectives, exercise participation and the overall scope of RIMPAC 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Allison R. Castro), PHILLIPPINE SEA (June 17, 2022) Cmdr. 13 April 2021. In October 1988, Rear Admiral Bennett reported to the Commander-in-Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet as Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations/Commander Anti-Submarine Force Pacific. Blakeslee is authorized to wear the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), the Joint Commendation Medal (two awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various unit and campaign awards. Naval Academy; J3 Plans Arabian Gulf branch chief, deputy executive officer to Commander, U.S. Central Command, J5 Strategic communication branch chief U.S Central Command, and as the executive assistant to the Director, Maritime Operations and training execution and certification (N71) branch chief on the staff of U.S. Fleet Forces Command. When needed for operations and upon request by Commander Amphibious Forces, Commander Support Aircraft reports to Commander THIRD or FIFTH Amphibious Force for Operation Control. military. the Tri-Service Maritime Strategy. Rear Adm. Dodgen is a native of Sherman, Texas, and a 1990 graduate of the University of Texas, with Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Mr. Aaron Weis, Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer, Vice Adm. Jeffrey E. Trussler, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, N2/N6, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations/Director of Naval Intelligence and Lt. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Deputy Commandant for Information, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, presented the awards following a town hall session to kick off . Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan concluded a visit to Otaru in the northern Japanese island prefecture of Hokkaido Feb. 10. NORFOLK -- Commander, Naval Surface Forces (CNSF) hosted its first-ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Symposium, Apr. The LCS remain fast, agile, and networked surface combatants, designed to operate in near-shore environments, capable of open-ocean tasking and winning against 21st-century coastal threats. His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal (three awards), Legion of Merit (five awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and various service and campaign awards. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ms. Jane A. Barclift graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1983, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and a commission in the United States Navy. Under his command the consolidation of all Cruisers, Destroyers (previously under COMDESPAC), Frigates (in Cruiser-Destroyer Force, Pacific), Amphibious (ComPhibPac), Mine Force (previously including Mine Squadron 7, disestablished in 1968), Pacific Fleet, Service Force Ships, Tenders and Repair Ships (in Service Force, Pacific Fleet (ComServPac)), Naval Special Warfare Forces (SEALS), and Amphibious warfare schools of the Pacific Fleet, was commenced. Official biography photo of Vice Admiral Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. 7-8, 2022, in Norfolk, Va. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, give remarks during a retirement ceremony for Capt. HOME WELCOME . Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser formerly named USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) will be renamed USS Robert Smalls (CG 62). The goal is to increase awareness of the leadership development and career opportunities that the Navy provides, to provide a view into life in the Navy, and to build advocates for the Navy within the civilian world. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander, Naval Surface Forces, emphasized readiness and maintaining the Surface Force Competitive Edge during his keynote remarks at the 35th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Va., Jan. 10. At sea, he deployed with USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), USS Chinook (PC 9), USS . Command Master Chief of Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, Michael Kaszubowski, was reenlisted by his son, Ensign Sean Kaszubowski, the Electronic Warfare Officer aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Samson (DDG 102), Jan. 4. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins), 221021-N-OA516-1145 KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII (Oct. 21, 2022) A Hawaii-Traditional Hawaiian canoe returns to shore after meeting the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), as the ship arrives in Kailua-Kona. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner), 220512-N-NK931-4002 PACIFIC OCEAN (May, 12, 2022) An AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missile launches from the Surface-To-Surface Missile Module (SSMM) aboard Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8). Get Real, Get Better is a call to action for every Navy leader to apply a set of Navy-proven leadership and problem solving best practices that empower our people to achieve exceptional performance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Millar), Surface Navy Associations (SNA) 35th National Symposium, Photo By: Chief Petty Officer Julio Rivera, USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) Participates in CARAT Timor-Leste, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk, USS John P. Murtha Completes CARAT Timor-Leste, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Conduct Combined Exercises, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin McTaggart, USS Antietam Conducts Port Visit in Otaru, Japan, USS Lake Champlain Conducts Port Visit in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Elliot Schaudt, USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) Arrives in Tomakomai, Japan for a Scheduled Port Visit, Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Gregory Johnson, Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Peter Burghart, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley, Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jeanette Mullinax, Boatswain's Mate Embraces Tradition, Legacy of Rating, to Transform CNSP Headquarters, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Melvin Fatimehin, Sailor Receives Medal for Life-Saving Actions, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Claire DuBois, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Stevin Atkins, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Leitner, Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Kelby Sanders, A First for Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand, Surface Navy Association Waterfront Symposium 2022 Highlights the Forces Competitive Edge, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner, SURFOR Dedicates Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Allison R. Castro, USS Anchorage (LPD 23) Welcomes Leaders to Sea Participants, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin Atkins, MIDPAC Changes Command, Transitions to Operational Role, Photo By: Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Lantron, LCS Successfully Completes First Land Attack Missile Exercise, Aboard USS Jackson, MQ-8C Fire Scout returns to flight, USS Zumwalt Conducts Live Fire Missile Exercise, Photo By: Lt. j.g. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Catie Coyle). CAPT Blakeslee currently serves as the Commodore on the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Squadron Fourteen. The Amphibious Force was formerly known as commander, Amphibious Forces, Pacific Fleet (ComPhibPac). At sea he served as a division officer aboard USS Dewey (DDG 45); operations and training officer for Special Boat Unit 26, Republic of Panama; combat systems and weapons officer aboard USS San Jacinto (CG 56); executive officer aboard USS Cowpens (CG 63); and operations officer and chief of staff for Commander, Carrier Strike Group 11. Samuel Hardgrove), 220419-N-JX182-1068 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 19, 2022) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Corie Wooldridge, from San Marcos, California, guides an MQ-8C Fire Scout, attached to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), onto the flight deck aboard Jackson. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet visited Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) and Sasebo (CFAS) to engage with forward-deployed Sailors and their communities and connect with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) partners, Oct. 16-20. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally), 220914-ZS023-1049 SAN DIEGO (Sept 14, 2022) Capt. Zamberlan and Lundberg will be reassigned to Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. SAN DIEGO, CA (Jan. 21, 2020) Each year the Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Reserve Unit averages 25 Afloat Cultural Workshops (ACW) in support of the Pacific Fleets mission to sustain superior performance fleet wide. Six emergency service leaders of San Diego County attended Leaders to Sea aboard USS Anchorage (LPD 23), July 14. Pete Gumataotao, from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, addresses junior officers during a junior officer training symposium. He earned a master's degree in Public . The Leaders to Sea program is sponsored by Commander, Naval Surface Forces and is designed to provide influential community leaders, educators, and business and industry executives with insight into the daily operations of a Navy ship at sea. MSTCPAC was dedicated to Weeks, a legendary naval officer and teacher in the Surface Warfare community with more than 40 years of experience as a Surface Warfare Officer and mariner skills instructor. CNO Visits Australia to Discuss Maritime Security, Continued Cooperation. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the Navy's highest non-combat honor medal. Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific (COMNAVSURFPAC) is a United States Navy vice admiral, who leads the Naval Surface Force, United States Pacific Fleet. Ashore, Captain Anderson served as a Joint Training Officer at US Strategic Command in Omaha, Nebraska, attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and served as Current Operations Deputy/ Fleet Scheduler at U.S. THIRD FLEET and Current Operations at Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific. SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2021) Fire Controlman 1st Class Dwayne Clement, from Flagstaff, Ariz., and Damage Controlman Seaman Katelyn Bingaman, from Bloomsburg, Pa., assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), dispense food during a San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2021 community service project at SF-Marin Food Bank. Twenty-six nations, 38 surface ships, four submarines, nine national land forces, more than 170 aircraft and approximately 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. Kitchener assumed the duties as commander, Naval Surface Forces/Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet on August 3, 2020. Office space is provided at Amphibious Force Headquarters. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 27, 2020) - Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, delivered the keynote address at the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) Waterfront Symposium, Aug. 27. From 1978 to 1987, and probably later, the headquarters has been located at . Last edited on 20 December 2022, at 09:42, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Adm. Baggett to assume command of Pacific Fleet Surface Force", "Calendar Year 1985 Command History for USS TARAWA (LHA 1)", "Kihune replaces Adm. 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Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces released Surface Warfare: The Competitive Edge, at the Surface Navy Association National Conference, Jan 11. CORONADO, Calif. (May 31, 2021) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, gives remarks at the Coronado Memorial Day Ceremony. Corey Wright, the assistant operations officer aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). 230125-N-XN177-1231 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2023) A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter assigned to the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade lands aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Jan. 25, 2023. The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) arrived in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to conduct a port visit, Feb 5-8. These sometimes overlap . SOUTH CHINA SEA- The U.S. and Indonesian navies concluded three days of at-sea bilateral operations in the South China Sea from April 12-14. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Armed Forces San Diego, California 4,591 followers The mission of CNSP is to man, train, and equip the Surface Force to provide fleet commanders . Most recently, he was commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Milham/Released), SAN DIEGO (June 10, 2021) Vice Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, attends Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 objectives and overview during the RIMPAC 2022 initial planning conference (IPC) at U.S. 3rd Fleet headquarters. NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 27, 2020) - Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, delivered the keynote address at the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) Waterfront Symposium, Aug. 27. The amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) departed Singapore after a scheduled port call, Jan. 31. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner), 220815-N-KE597-1124 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 15, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, and retired Capt. SINGAPORE (AUG. 23, 2021) Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the crew of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) during an all-hands call, Aug. 23, 2021. Pacific Fleet Band. The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) conducted its first in-class, live fire missile exercise, April 14, as the crew prepares for future employment opportunities. The command was commissioned in March 1975. Service Force Pacific Fleet - also merged into Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific in the 1970s. About Us. The U.S. Navys Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class successfully launched sea-based missiles at a land-based target for the first time during a proof of concept exercise, May 12. COMNAVSURFGRU MIDPAC. The U.S. Navys Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class successfully launched sea-based missiles at a land-based target for the first time during a proof of concept exercise, May 12. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. Overseas, he deployed to Iraq with the U.S. Army's 354th Civil . Barry was assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. Guided-missile destroyers USS Paul Hamilton, USS Hopper, and USS Russell sail in formation during the Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Surface Combatant Group Sail. OSAKA, Japan The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6) with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Osaka, Japan in preparation for Exercise Iron Fist, Feb. 20. As the type commander for naval aviation, Commander, Naval Air Forces (COMNAVAIRFOR)'s mission is to "Man, Train and Equip deployable, combat-ready Naval Aviation forces that win in combat.". Anthony Webber, commander of Task Force 55, the staff responsible for U.S. 5th Fleet surface forces in the region. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard Cho), NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (June 23, 2021) Cmdr. The Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Mobile (LCS 26) completed installation of its Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launch module on April 8, 2022. The amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) departed Singapore after a scheduled port call, Jan. 31. USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) Conducts Port Visit to Diego Garcia. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser formerly named USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) will be renamed USS Robert Smalls (CG 62). David Catterall, the commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), delivers remarks during a Remembrance Ceremony held for the seven Sailors lost during a collision-at-sea on the five-year anniversary. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, gives remarks at the Mariner Skills Training Center, Pacific (MSTCPAC) Basic Divisional Officer Course (BDOC) graduation ceremony, at the Naval Base San Diego Base Theater. Richard Dromerhauser at a change of command. SAN DIEGO - Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) established Unmanned Surface Vessel Division (USVDIV) One during a ceremony, May 13, which also included a change of command ceremony for Surface Development Squadron (SURFDEVRON) One., U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) Sailors aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) completed an ammunition offload Jan. 27, 2023. Kitchener visited Hampton Roads commands and ships June 22-23, and hosted a commanders call with waterfront leadership. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, inaugurated the Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific (MSTCPAC) during a ribbon cutting ceremony onboard Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 15. 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. David Brooks Robinson (born 26 October 1939) is a retired United States Navy vice admiral. In September 1994, the ship conducted an inter-fleet transfer to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and joined the U.S. Pacific Fleet Submarine Force. Lead-Follow. USS Barry (DDG 52) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan Feb. 17, as part of a scheduled homeport shift following six years of service forward-deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet. 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). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Catie Coyle). SAN DIEGO (May 12, 2021) The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps strengthen joint ties with the Army and, 210430-N-OA516-1041SAN DIEGO (April 30, 2021) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeanette Mullinax), 221220-N-NM271-1022 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 20, 2022) Boatswains Mate 1st Class Sean Hoffmann, from Delavan, Minn., poses for a photo next to a fancy work design he created at Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleets headquarters. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders), 171112-N-JH929-129 BDOC is a nine-week course focused on division leadership and is the Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) career path's initial training. 7-8, 2022, in Norfolk, Va. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, give remarks during a retirement ceremony for Capt. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. Throughout naval history, lines played an integral part in everyday shipboard operations including lowering a ship's anchor, aiding with small boat operations and overall marlinespike seamanship. Incorporated in 1985, SNA promotes greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business, and academic communities who share a common interest in surface warfare while supporting the activities of the Navy's surface forces. N01R. Submarine Group 7 Hosts Trilateral Theater Anti-Submarine Warfare Tabletop Exercise and Working Group in Yokosuka. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders), 220915-N-NQ285-1150 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. The symposium fosters discussion on a wide range of topics impacting the surface warfare community with the theme Embracing Ingenuity to sharpen our Competitive Edge. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins), PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) - Five San Diego County emergency service leaders attended Leaders to Sea aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Capt. SAN DIEGO Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) established Unmanned Surface Vessel Division (USVDIV) One during a ceremony, May 13, which also included a change of command ceremony for Surface Development Squadron (SURFDEVRON) One. Kitchener visited Hampton Roads commands and ships June 22-23, and hosted a commanders call with waterfront leadership. Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) was decommissioned in San Diego, Sept. 14. Warren Smith, Commanding Officer aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), left, exchanges gifts with The Honorable Toshiya Hazama, Mayor of Otaru, right, during a meeting at Otaru Town Hall. Pete Gumataotao, from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, addresses junior officers during a junior officer training symposium. PHILIPPINE SEA Five years after the collision that took the lives of seven Sailors, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and her crew held a remembrance ceremony for the fallen while on deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet. In major command, he served as commodore of Destroyer Squadron 50; and commanded Task Force 55 and Coalition Task Force 152, U.S. 5th Fleet. On 20 September, the SWO Boss, Vice Admiral Thomas Rowden, Commander, Naval Surface Forces/Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, released his Warfighting Serial #13, "Confidence and Competence," with a list of first-aid measures for our community after the recent collisions involving the USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) and USS John S . Naval Forces, Marianas/Commander . CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Navy commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG 121), May 14 in Charleston, South Carolina. 07 October 2020. The 2021 Memorial Day Ceremony was held at Star Park and sponsored by the Silver Strand Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, the Coronado Council of the Navy League, the Coronado Marine Corps League Chapter, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2422. The Sullivans Returns Home from U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet. Coronado has been a test and training ship, and was key in developing the operational concepts foundational to the current configuration and deployment of today's LCS fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Millar), SAN DIEGO (Aug. 20, 2020) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the engine spaces of the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), with Senior Chief Engineman Jason Saffa. Download Hi-Res Image. (808) 471-9800. CORONADO, Calif. (May 31, 2021) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, gives remarks at the Coronado Memorial Day Ceremony. 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