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Capt. Gary A. Harrington II was relieved by Capt. Eddie J. Park as the commanding officer of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a change-of-command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck on April 17. Harrington, a native of La Vista, Nebraska, served as Tripoli’s fourth commanding officer from November 2023 to April 2025, […]

In preparation for the launch of NASA’s Orion spacecraft, a joint NASA and Department of Defense team spent a week aboard San Diego’s USS Somerset off the coast of California to practice recovery procedures. From March 25-31, the crew successfully completed Underway Recovery Test 12. The team is now certified to recover the Orion spacecraft […]

Cmdr. Matthew J. Ostrye received the Meritorious Service Medal for his distinguished service at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest from April 2019 to May 2025. Ostrye’s leadership directly contributed to the successful repair and delivery of 30 Navy and Marine Corps aircraft by a workforce of more than 4,700 military and civilian personnel. At the height […]

The United States Navy Blue Angels have successfully completed their annual certification in El Centro for the 2025 air show season. After rigorous training and evaluations, Rear Adm. Rich Brophy, chief of naval air training, officially certified the team “airshow ready.” Since 1946, the Blue Angels have showcased the teamwork and professionalism of the United […]

SAN DIEGO — Retired Navy Capt. John Rotruck, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, and a veteran with extensive experience in military medicine, has stepped into the role of chief medical officer for Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, which is headquartered in San Diego. Rotruck, whose career spans operational medicine and leadership positions including command of […]

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale returned to its homeport, Naval Base San Diego, after a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd, 5th fleet and 7th fleet areas of operations on Feb. 21. Stockdale departed San Diego on an independent deployment to conduct operations in support of regional stability on […]

From Feb. 7-15, Naval Air Station North Island served as a “spoke” location for pilots from the 388th Fighter Wing’s 421st Fighter Squadron to participate in the Bamboo Eagle exercise. Bamboo Eagle, a U.S. Air Force Warfare Center exercise, stretches force elements and command-and-control structures to several “hub and spoke” locations across the Western United […]

The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli will move to Sasebo, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific, the U.S. Navy announced on Feb. 13. Tripoli will replace USS America, which will depart Sasebo and move to San Diego. The forward presence of Tripoli supports the United States’ commitment to […]

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane, assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, returned to its homeport, Naval Base San Diego, on Feb. 7 after a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 7th and 5th Fleet area of operations. O’Kane departed San Diego with the strike group […]