Cmdr. Samuel A. Moffett was relieved by Cmdr. Blake M. Wanier as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa Gold crew during a change-of-command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego on Aug. 22. During Moffett’s time in command of the Tulsa Gold crew, he led the Tulsa through a 13-month ship […]
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USS Pierre heading to San Diego following commissioning
The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Pierre (LCS 38), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, in Panama City, Florida, on Nov. 15. Following the commissioning, the Pierre will transit to its new homeport in San Diego. Pierre is the 19th, and final, Independence-variant littoral combat ship constructed. It is the third ship named in […]
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USS Savannah returns to homeport
SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah arrived at its San Diego homeport on Aug. 7, following a 12-month rotational deployment throughout the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operation. The Savannah operates with a dual-crew, allowing the hull to stay in theater for longer durations. “I’m honored to welcome home […]
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Naval Special Warfare Group 11 holds change of command
Naval Special Warfare Group 11 held a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Base Coronado’s Silver Strand Training Complex on July 25, marking the transition of leadership from Capt. Christopher Wear to Capt. Stephen M. Healey. Healey, who most recently served in a senior role within Naval Special Warfare Detachment Washington, D.C., brings a wealth of experience […]
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USS Omaha returns to homeport
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha arrived at its San Diego homeport on July 11, following a 10-month rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. “I’m excited to welcome home the crew of this mighty warship, who showed incredible dedication and leadership during their deployment,” said Capt. Jose Roman, commodore, Littoral […]
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USS Essex holds change-of-command ceremony
A change-of-command ceremony was held on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex at Naval Base San Diego on July 2. Capt. Russell Everitt relieved Capt. Wayne Liebold as commanding officer of the ship. Liebold has served as the commanding officer of Essex since August 2023. “As captain, you can’t describe […]
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USS Abraham Lincoln changes command
Capt. Peter J. Riebe served as the commanding officer of the USS Abraham Lincoln from May 2023 to June 2025, where he successfully led the carrier through a five-month deployment to the U.S. Navy’s 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations from July-December 2024. In response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the […]
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USS Canberra hosts change of command
Cmdr. Bobby Barber was relieved by Cmdr. Courtney Towles as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra, Gold crew, during a change-of-command ceremony held aboard the USS Midway Museum on May 30. “Standing before you for the last time as your commanding officer is a distinctly profound honor I don’t take lightly,” […]
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USS Alexandria returns to San Diego
Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria returned home to Naval Base Point Loma following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility on May 15. Alexandria deployed in 2024 from its homeport of Naval Base Point Loma, on a regularly-scheduled deployment in support of national security. “This crew went above and beyond, […]
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USS Cape St. George arrives in San Diego
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George arrived in its new homeport of Naval Base San Diego on April 22. The ship came from Naval Base Everett after conducting phased modernization at Vigor Shipyard in Seattle. This move was a permanent change of station for the crew and family members. “I am so incredibly […]