BANGKOK, Thailand - Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, traveled to Thailand Feb. 27-28, 2023 to demonstrate the strength of the U.S.-Thailand alliance and U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. Submarine Group 7 Hosts Trilateral Theater Anti-Submarine Warfare Tabletop Exercise and Working Group in Yokosuka. N01PAB. At that time, the Naval Surface Force of the Pacific Fleet consisted of 183 ships and over 55,000 personnel. (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. Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific (COMNAVSURFPAC) is a United States Navy vice admiral, who leads the Naval Surface Force, United States Pacific Fleet. SAN DIEGO Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) watched the black smoke billowing into the sky to the south. 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. [2] During this period, the final consolidation took place. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC) hosted the first Junior Officer Training Symposium (JOTS) event aboard Naval Base Point Loma, July 28. What started as a quiet Sunday morning quickly turned into a week-long battle against a catastrophic fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). 230207-N-NH267-1345 INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2023) U.S. Navy Cmdr. SAN DIEGO - Constellation class frigate (FFG) principals from across the surface Navy force, Naval Sea Systems Command engineering directorate and program offices, and industry gathered at the Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific in San Diego,, Saving the news module on this page because of difficult settings. 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. McGonigle's Retirement Ceremony. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles DeParlier). Lead-Follow. 12th Annual Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding event at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. 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. The world's largest fleet command, the U.S. Pacific Fleet encompasses 100 million square . 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. She was designated a surface warfare officer in 1999. 210708-N-OA516-0052 (July 8, 2021) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with Lt. Cmdr. At sea, Blakeslee . U.S. Pacific Fleet advances Indo-Pacific regional maritime security and enhances stability. 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. An official website of the United States government. Gathering with a . On March 8, 1944, Vice Admiral Richmond K. Turner reported to the Commander-in-Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet, as Commander Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Allison R. Castro), PHILLIPPINE SEA (June 17, 2022) Cmdr. Ashore, Kitchener served as the Surface Warfare Directorates Naval Surface Fire Support program officer on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations; combat systems instructor at Surface Warfare Officers School; ballistic missile defense operations chief at the Cheyenne Mountain directorate at Commander, U.S. Northern Command; and vice commander of Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command. 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. Official biography photo of Vice Admiral Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. 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. 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. U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Travels to Thailand, Attends Opening of Cobra Gold Exercise. On 7 December 1941 the post was filled by Marine Major General William P. Upshur. (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. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks with Cmdr. Corey Wright, the assistant operations officer aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). 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. The U.S. Pacific Fleet has patrolled the Indo-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional security, stability and prosperity. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Service Force Pacific Fleet - also merged into Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific in the 1970s. 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. 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. During the tour, Kitchener evaluated Rushmores current state of readiness and met with Sailors. 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. 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. 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. Kitchener assumed the duties as commander, Naval Surface Forces/Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet on August 3, 2020. He completed Naval Nuclear Power training and earned a Master of Science in National Strategic Studies from . 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 Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) arrived in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to conduct a port visit, Feb 5-8. 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 Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) arrived in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to conduct a port visit, Feb 5-8. SWATT is led by SMWDC whose mission is to increase the lethality and tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force across all domains. The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) educated the surface warfare community on how they train warfighters to fight and win during the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) 2nd Waterfront Symposium, August 25 - 26. (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. By 1984, SurfPac had four destroyer tenders (ADs), one repair ship (AR), and one battleship (seemingly USSNew Jersey(BB-62)) reporting directly to it, and Surface Squadron 1 had been established at Long Beach, CA. Commander, Naval Safety Command. 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. He . She mobilized to Camp Lemonier Djibouti as the Deputy Director of Security Force Assistance for Combined Joint Forces Horn of Africa. 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. YOKOSUKA, Japan - U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) concluded Resilient Shield 2023 onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, and various command centers throughout the region, Feb. 23. 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. Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific (COMNAVSURFPAC) is a United States Navy vice admiral, who leads the Naval Surface Force, United States Pacific Fleet.The commander is also designated as commander, Naval Surface Force (COMNAVSURFOR), a "dual hat", who serves as the Navy's Lead for the Surface Warfare Enterprise. 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. Six emergency service leaders of San Diego County attended Leaders to Sea aboard USS Anchorage (LPD 23), July 14. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. 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). U.S. and Japanese Forces Conduct Exercise Resilient Shield 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lucas T. Hans). 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. CAPT Blakeslee currently serves as the Commodore on the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Squadron Fourteen. The visit marks the first time that the destroyer, named after Medal of Honor recipient and former U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder/Released), Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Kelby Sanders, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. 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. 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. Between 2015 and 2017, naval operations in the Indo-Asia Pacific expanded dramatically both in direct response to national priorities and to ComPacFlt and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPaCom). 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. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces and Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, spoke to an auditorium full of commanding officers and executive officers from Hampton Roads-area ships during a command call at Naval Station Norfolk, June 23. (808) 474-3693. 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. 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. Naval Forces Central Command. Leonardo Giovannelli, commanding officer of Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific (MSTCPAC), gives remarks during the MSTCPAC Basic Divisional Officer Course (BDOC) graduation ceremony, at the Naval Base San Diego Base Theater. Executive Director. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Representative, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau/Commander, U.S. 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. 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. 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. On June 1, 1944, the Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, were reconstituted by the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet and Vice Admiral Turner assigned additional duty as TYPE COMMANDER for all Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. 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. 07 October 2020. Kitchener evaluated Manchesters current state of readiness and met with Sailors. 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.". 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. 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. Lake Champlain is homeported in San Diego. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks with Cmdr. Vice Adm. Brad Cooper is the son of a career Army Officer. Norman Polmar, 'The Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet,' Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD., 1978. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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