Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet hosted the Initial Planning Conference for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 at Naval Base Point Loma, June 1 to 10. She was designated a surface warfare officer in 1999. Capt. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner), U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner, Vice Adm. Kitchener Visits USS Gabrielle Giffords, Reserve Unit Conducts Afloat Cultural Workshops for Pacific Fleet, SAN DIEGO (Aug. 27, 2020) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander of Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, walks aboard the littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) for a tour of the ship. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) departed Tomakomai, Japan, following a scheduled port visit, Feb. 3. USS Porter holds Change of Command Ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand), 220818-N-OA516-1198 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers the keynote address at the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) third annual Waterfront Symposium on board Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 18. Never forget. Most recently, he was commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The missile exercise was the first proof of concept launch of the Longbow Hellfire missile against land-based target. The group sail supports the Pacific Fleet MIDPAC Surface Combatant Operational Employment program, which calls for nine of the 11 Hawaii-based surface combatants to focus on the western Pacific Ocean by conducting intermediate and advanced training and regular deployments in the western Pacific. 14003 Joe Ring relieved Rear Adm. Tim Kott as Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific (MIDPAC) during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii, June 3. 2/12/2023. Two commands, Expeditionary Strike Group Seven and the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, recently embarked on an eighteen-month period of experimentation and naval power revitalization, creating Task Force 76/3 (TF 76/3). He was then commissioned after attending Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. N02. The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) completed underway return to flight operations of the Navys unmanned helicopter, the MQ-8C Fire Scout, in the Philippine Sea, April 20. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand), NORFOLK (April 8, 2022) Sailors listen to a panel of speakers during the first-ever Naval Surface Force Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit (DEI) Symposium. Matthew McGonigle, left, on the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). The senior leaders answered questions from audience members, in-person and virtual, regarding concerns affecting service members and their families; topics included pay and allowances, childcare support, and access to mental healthcare. Matthew McGonigle, left, on the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). 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. The AMPHIBIOUS Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet consisted of Transports-Assault (APA), Cargo Vessels-Assault (AKA), Transports (AP), Cargo Vessels (AK), Civilian Manned Transports (XAP), and Cargo Vessels (XAK), Landing Ship Vehicles (LSV), Landing Ship Docks (LSD), Landing Ship Tanks (LST), Patrol and Special Craft (PCS, SC, LCC), Landing Craft (LSM, LCI(L), LCI(G), LCT(6), LCT(5), APc), Landing Boats, Training Commands, and Amphibious Operating, Repair and Training bases. The group sail supports the Pacific Fleet MIDPAC Surface Combatant Operational Employment program, which calls for nine of the 11 Hawaii-based surface combatants to focus on the western Pacific Ocean by conducting intermediate and advanced training and regular deployments in the western Pacific. 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. (U.S Navy photo by Ensign Brianna McLaughlin), 221104-N-UN585-1001 NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 4, 2022) Capt. D. Wilson Marks relieved Capt. He is a 1990 graduate of the United States Naval Academy where he earned a Bachelor of Science in History. 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. 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. Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) was decommissioned in San Diego, Sept. 14. He is a 1989 graduate of the U.S. (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. 211005-N-WY048-1009 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2021) San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed speaks during a press conference held in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2021. [2] During this period, the final consolidation took place. The Amphibious Force was formerly known as commander, Amphibious Forces, Pacific Fleet (ComPhibPac). 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. The implication of the new command extends beyond the Indo-Pacific . Gabriel M. Kelly, Commodore, Tactical Air Control Group ONE, right, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Air Traffic Controlman 2nd Class Jacob Bukowiecki, assigned to Tactical Air Control Squadron ELEVEN, during an award ceremony at NAB Coronado Nov. 4, 2022. SAN DIEGO (May 21, 2021) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, arrives at the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) San Diego graduation ceremony. PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90), right, leads USS Stethem (DDG 63), the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and USS Sampson (DDG 102) while transiting in formation. Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. Kitchener evaluated Manchesters current state of readiness and met with Sailors. 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. 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. the Tri-Service Maritime Strategy. 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. Rear Adm. Dodgen is a native of Sherman, Texas, and a 1990 graduate of the University of Texas, with Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Molly Kierstead, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) Unit Public Affairs Representative (UPAR), Photo By: Mass Communication 3rd Class Lily Gebauer, Naval Strike Missile Now Aboard USS Mobile (LCS 26), Surface Warfare: The Competitive Edge, at the Surface Navy, Vice Adm. Kitchener Visits USS Manchester, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2n, Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Cho, Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Timothy Heaps, Vice Adm. Kitchener Speaks at 2021 Coronado Memorial Day Celebration, Vice Adm. Kitchener Commissions Newest NROTC San Diego Graduates, Photo By: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Millar, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Contact: Surface Warfare Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Office, N01P 2841 Rendova Road San Diego, CA 92155 Phone: (619) 437 . (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). 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 . 211005-N-WY048-1009 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2021) San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed speaks during a press conference held in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2021. 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. SAN DIEGO (May 21, 2021) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, arrives at the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) San Diego graduation ceremony. On 7 June 1975 Vice Admiral Emmett H. Tidd assumed Command of the Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet. Chief of Staff, Naval Surface Force Alantic. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) returned to its homeport of San Diego after successfully completing a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 3rd Fleet and 7th Fleet areas of operations, July 15. Naval Academy, the OPNAV N3N5 Staff, and as the chief of staff, Naval Surface Force Pacific. SAN DIEGO (Aug. 27, 2020) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, walks aboard the littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) for a tour of the ship. Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) teaches a student body across the full spectrum of a surface Navy career timeline - ranging from newly graduated boot camp Sailors to commanding officers / major commanders en route to their prospective ships. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, visited the island of Hawaii. SINGAPORE -- Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) while moored in Changi Naval Base, Singapore, August 23. These sometimes overlap . McGonigle's Retirement Ceremony. 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. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Issac Rodriguez/Released), Vice Adm. Kitchener Speaks at Capt. Norman Polmar, 'The Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet,' Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD., 1978. (Ret.) Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific is a U.S. Navy command responsible for maintenance and training of the surface ships homeported in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a schedule deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard are LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. 20411-N-ZS023-1010 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 11, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) completed installation of a Naval Strike Missile launch frame April 8, 2022. SAN FRANCISCO The 40th annual San Francisco Fleet Week hosted the annual medical exercise (MEDEX) Oct 7 to enhance the partnerships and cooperation for medical response in the wake of a natural disaster. Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet hosted the Initial Planning Conference for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 at Naval Base Point Loma, June 1 to 10. Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (COMSURFLANT), is one of the six U.S. naval type commands (TYCOMS) that was established in 1975 as a consolidation of the cruiser-Destroyer, Amphibious, and Service Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Her sea assignments include air transportation officer on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72); electrical and auxiliaries officer and training officer on USS Stout (DDG 55); weapons and combat systems officer on USS Port Royal (CG 73); operations officer for CTG 515.1 onboard USNS Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017); and executive officer on USS The Sullivans (DDG 68). At sea, Blakeslee has served on ships in both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets with deployed operations in the Atlantic, Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and Western Pacific areas of operation. In September 1994, the ship conducted an inter-fleet transfer to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and joined the U.S. Pacific Fleet Submarine Force. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Attn: Inspector General 2841 Rendova Road San Diego, CA 92155-5490 Email: w_crnd_cnsp_ig_us@navy.mil . Lake Champlain is homeported in San Diego. He holds master's degrees from the Naval Post Graduate School and the National War College. USFFC Commander. Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific remembers the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces released Surface Warfare: The Competitive Edge, at the Surface Navy Association National Conference, Jan 11. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks with Cmdr. Executive Director. Surface Squadron 1 was a mix: it comprised one salvage ship (ARS), 3 ATF, 1 AVM, two frigates, 1 LKA, and 1 LST. Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Vice Adm. Tom Rowden is taking a holistic approach to implementing recommendations to ensure safe operations. 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 Fleet's mission to sustain superior performance fleet wide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin Atkins), SAN DIEGO (July 15, 2022) Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) transits San Diego bay upon its return to homeport. McGonigle's Retirement Ceremony. 230210-N-YT019-1545 Sailors and Marines, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), pose for a photo after a game of football with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2023 in Dili, Feb. 10, 2023. Timothy Shanley, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile-destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), speaks with Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during a ship visit. Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) directed two Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercises one on each coast, simultaneously from SMWDCs exercise control center (ECC), September 2022. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. COMNAVAIRFOR is also dual-hatted as Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard Cho), NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (June 23, 2021) Cmdr. Center for Security Forces 1575 Gator Boulevard, Suite 338 Virginia Beach, VA 23459-2751 DSN: 253 Commanding Officer (757) 462-5240 Executive Director 17 September 2020. Force Master Chief. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders), 220915-N-NQ285-1150 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the Navy's highest non-combat honor medal. 230205-N-QU081-1009 CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (Feb. 5, 2023) Sailors man-the-rails during an anchoring evolution aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) while pulling into Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for a port visit, Feb. 5. (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. YOKOSUKA, Japan - Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet hosted a trilateral meeting with Fleet commanders from Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy on board USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Feb. 22. Surface Warfare Winter 2020 Issue 65. Commander Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand), 220818-N-OA516-1198 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers the keynote address at the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) third annual Waterfront Symposium on board Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin McTaggart). The Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) made port calls to Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i from Oct. 21-24 and Lahaina, Maui from Oct. 28-31 on their trip around the Hawaiian Islands. Official biography photo of Vice Admiral Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Ashore, he served on the staff of the U.S. Purple Heart. Sailors and Marines, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), pose for a photo after a game of football with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2023 in Dili, Feb. 10, 2023. Jake Ferrari, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), renders honors to the Indian Navy Sukanya-class patrol craft INS Savitri (P53) during an exercise in the Indian Ocean. Sailors aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) completed an ammunition offload Jan. 27, 2023. Commodore, Surface Division Two One. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) sailed with the Indian Navys INS Savitri (P 53) in the Indian Ocean, Feb 7. 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. Commander, Naval Surface Forces (COMNAVSURFOR) Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, located in San Diego, California, ensures surface ships of the Pacific Fleet are properly trained . 230207-N-TV933-4692 Capt. Never forget. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lucas T. Hans). Commander, U.S. 20411-N-ZS023-1010 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 11, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) completed installation of a Naval Strike Missile launch frame April 8, 2022. 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. Amphibious Forces, PacFlt comprised the Army's 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Lewis, under Army operational control, the 2nd Marine Division, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the 2nd Defense Battalion (see Marine defense battalions), and a depot. 230215-N-YT019-2070 Capt. ; Carrier Air Wing Five Jets Participate in Aero India 2023. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. Download Hi-Res Image. 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. 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. The world's largest fleet command, the U.S. Pacific Fleet encompasses 100 million square . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Allison R. Castro), PHILLIPPINE SEA (June 17, 2022) Cmdr. YOKOSUKA, Japan Capt. 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. Pete Gumataotao, from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, addresses junior officers during a junior officer training symposium. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Force Electronic Materials Officer responsible for the repair . (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces released "Surface Warfare: The Competitive Edge", at the Surface Navy Association National Conference, Jan 11. 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. Naval Forces, Marianas/Commander . An official website of the United States government, All Hands Magazine is produced by the Defense Media Activity for U.S. Navy Office of Information, Commander, Naval Surface Squadron FOURTEEN, U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania, U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Poland, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Bilateral operations like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. 230130-N-UA460-0057 Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) as the ship arrives for a scheduled port visit in Tomakomai, Japan, Jan. 30. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.(U.S. Pete Gumataotao, from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, addresses junior officers during a junior officer training symposium. 230110-N-EC658-1044 ARLINGTON Va. (Jan. 10, 2023) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks at the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) 35th National Symposium. Emilio Mackie). 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