Cmdr. Andrew Laidler was relieved by Cmdr. Anthony Harris as the commanding officer of the USS Oakland during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego on Oct. 25. “As I stand before you today, I am filled with a mix of pride and nostalgia,” said Laidler. “This ship has been more […]
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USS Mobile returns to San Diego
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile returned to its San Diego homeport on Oct. 25, following a 19-month deployment. Mobile participated in CARAT Thailand 2023, a bilateral exercise between Thailand and the United States. Mobile conducted bilateral operations with the Royal Netherlands Navy in the South China Sea to improve allied interoperability and conduct […]
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Makin Island changes command
SAN DIEGO – U.S. Navy Capt. Jose Arana assumed command of the USS Makin Island from Capt. Andria Slough during a ceremony held aboard amphibious assault ship on Oct. 17. Slough assumed command of Makin Island in April 2023 after serving as the ship’s executive officer since 2021. As Makin Island’s commanding officer, her leadership […]
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USS Russell returns with Theodore Roosevelt
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell returned to Naval Base San Diego on Oct. 15, following an eight-month deployment with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group. Russell and its crew, known as the Red Dragons, departed San Diego on Feb. 10 and joined the Carrier Strike Group to conduct global maritime security operations, including […]
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Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group returns to San Diego
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt returned to its homeport in San Diego on Oct. 15 after an extended deployment. The strike group was initially deployed on Jan. 11 from Naval Air Station North Island to the Indo-Pacific region. In June, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the carrier to the U.S. Central Command […]
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USS Comstock returns to San Diego
The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock returned to homeport in San Diego on Oct. 8, following a nearly four-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Along with its more than 400 sailors, Comstock participated in multiple exercises and operations. “The sailors aboard Comstock performed their duty in an exemplary manner […]
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USS Ronald Reagan holds change of command
During a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay at Naval Air Station North Island on Oct. 3, Capt. Daryle Cardone was relieved by Capt. Dale Gregory as the new commanding officer of the USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan, former flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, arrived in San Diego on Oct. 1 following […]
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Pinning ceremony at U.S. 3rd fleet headquarters
SAN DIEGO — A chief petty officer pinning ceremony was held at the U.S. 3rd Fleet Headquarters on Sept. 27 for the Mine Countermeasures Group 3 and Tactical Training Group Pacific. The ceremony was a culmination of a six-week initiation, which began when the advancement results were released on Aug. 19. During the initiation process, […]
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USS Essex reopens its galley
SAN DIEGO — Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex reopen the galley after it was completely renovated with new ovens, steamers and deep sinks. Essex closed the galley when the ship entered docking selected restricted availability. However, when they initially shut the galley down, the ship still held over one hundred pallets […]
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USS Preble departs San Diego for Japan
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble departed San Diego on Sept. 22, shifting its homeport to Yokosuka, Japan. The move is part of a scheduled rotation of forward-deployed naval forces in the Pacific — a permanent change of station move for the crew and family members. Preble replaces the USS Benfold, which will depart […]
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Navy fuel ship launched in San Diego
Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Lucy Stone, the Military Sealift Command’s newest ship, was christened during a ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego on Sept. 21. The event was attended by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. The ship honors American suffragist Lucy Stone, who joined other notable advocates such as […]
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San Diego’s USS Makin Island wins award
SAN DIEGO – The U.S Pacific Fleet recognized the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island as the recipient of the Logistics Readiness Excellence Award for fiscal year 2023. The award recognizes the contributions, achievements and support of afloat supply departments. “I am honored that the Makin Island team earned the Logistics Readiness Excellence Award,” […]
