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📢❗NEW Surface Warfare Digital Feature OUT NOW❗👀
Seeing Double on a DDG - Twins Stationed Together on USS Mustin
📖 Read the full feature here:⤵️
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In the past 48 hours, Federal Fire Department San Diego and U.S. Navy Sailors have conducted numerous firefighting operations, making significant progress with the help of aerial firefighting operations conducted by U.S. Navy helicopters.
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Federal Fire San Diego is the on-scene lead for firefighting efforts on
@NavBaseSD
combatting the fire on
@LHD6BHR
.
“Currently there are two firefighting teams fighting the fire aboard the ship,” said Federal Fire San Diego Division Chief Rob Bondurant.
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The fire was called away at approx. 8:30 AM, July 12. Approx. 160 Sailors were aboard at the time.
@LHD6BHR
is going through a maintenance availability and has a crew size of approx. 1000. 18 Sailors have been transferred to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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The 6:30 p.m. Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) fire press conference with Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck will be live-streamed on the Surface Warriors Facebook page.
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Local, base, and shipboard fire fighting teams are responding to a fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) located on Naval Base San Diego. More information to follow.
@LHD6BHR
@NavBaseSD
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We are continuing to engage in firefighting efforts and will continue to provide updates via our social media platforms.
There are currently no scheduled press conferences for the rest of today.
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As of 06:30 a.m. Pacific time, firefighting teams continue operations on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), 57 personnel, 34
@USNavy
Sailors and 23 civilians, have been treated for minor injuries including heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation.
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Today in honor of African American History Month we honor the Golden 13, the first 13 African American Sailors who became officers in the
@USNavy
. They forged the path for desegregation in the US Navy in 1944 & left a lasting legacy.
#AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth
#PeopleMatter
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At approximately 8:30 on July 12, a fire was called away aboard
@LHD6BHR
while it was moored pier side at
@NavBaseSD
. Approximately 160 Sailors were aboard at the time. USS Bonhomme Richard is going through a maintenance availability and has a crew size of approximately 1000. 1/2
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As of 06:00 a.m. Pacific time July 16, firefighting teams are on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) continuing operations. The total personnel treated for minor injuries remains 63, 40 Sailors and 23 civilians.Will continue to provide updates via our social media platforms.
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#USSDecatur
sailors assist in firefighting efforts onboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).
#OneTeamOneFight
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Responding to the need for aid,
@USNavy
hospital ship
#USNSComfort
prepares to go to
#PuertoRico
.
@USNINews
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🇺🇸 This
#WarshipWednesday
, USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Sails in Formation with USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group ⚓
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Thank you for joining us to welcome
#USSSavannah
#LCS28
during her commissioning ceremony starting at 10:00 a.m. EST.
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🇺🇸 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2023 🕊️
📸 USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam after completing Pacific Partnership 2023, Dec. 1.
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As of 06:00 a.m. Pacific time July 15, firefighting teams continue operations on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), 63 personnel, 40 Sailors and 23 civilians, have been treated for minor injuries including heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation.
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#ICYMI
USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) returned to its homeport at Naval Base San Diego Thursday, Dec. 9 after a scheduled underway conducting advanced degaussing testing.
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Future
#USSMichaelMonsoor
, the
#USNavy
's newest stealth destroyer & 2nd of 3
#Zumwalt
-class destroyers being built by Bath Iron Works, departed the shipyard for at-sea trials, Dec. 4. via
@PressHerald
@GDBIW
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Another step closer to
#theNavytheNationNeeds
! The
@USNavy
's newest America-class amphibious assault ship, the future
#USSTripoli
#LHA7
, successfully completed Builder's Trials July 19. Learn more at
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Seventeen Sailors and four civilians are being treated for non-life threatening injuries at a local hospital. All inport ships have been contacted and directed to provide fire parties to possibly assist with firefighting efforts.
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🚀⚓ USS Savannah (LCS 28) conducted a live-fire demonstration in the Eastern Pacific Ocean utilizing a containerized launching system that fired an SM-6 missile at a designated target. 🔥
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Welcome to the
@USNavy
,
#USSTripoli
!
Due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols, this commissioning will occur administratively via naval message on the 7th anniversary of Tripoli’s 1st day of construction.
Welcome
#SurfaceWarriors
!
Read more at
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🇺🇸 USS Boxer steams in the Pacific Ocean⚓
The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, USS Somerset (LPD 25), and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations.
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🚀 USS Carney Engages Houthi Missiles and UAVs🔥
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea, Oct. 19.
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Meet Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, the first woman to command a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in American history! BZ shipmate! ⚓️
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⚓USS Stethem Arrives in Diego Garcia🇺🇸
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrives in Diego Garcia for a scheduled port visit Jan. 3, 2024.
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Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, commander, ESG 3, and Capt. Will Eastham, HSC-3 commanding officer, will hold a press conference at
@NavBaseSD
Pass and ID at 11:00 a.m. July 13 to provide updates and discuss ongoing efforts to combat the fire on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).
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🇺🇸Happy President's Day
#SurfaceWarriors
!
“Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think I can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction, ‘I served in the United States Navy.’”
- John F. Kennedy, August 1963
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ICYMI, check out the
#USSCoronado
and
#VX
-1 team test and operate the MQ-8C Fire Scout at sea
#ready
#capable
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This is what a
#CultureofExellence
looks like in action! Well done!
Three ships, including
#USSHarpersFerry
, have satisfied requirements under recent revisions to
@SurfaceWarriors
' training and
#NavyReadiness
guidelines permitting crews to certify early when demonstrating full proficiency during certification events.:
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This
#WarshipWednesday
,🇺🇸 U.S. Navy, 🇯🇵 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force,🇦🇺 Royal Australian Navy,🇨🇦 Royal Canadian Navy Participate in Annual Exercise 2023 ⚓
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USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) sails with two T-38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vessels (USV) and an Arabian Fox MAST-13 USV, all attached to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s (NAVCENT) Task Force 59, during exercise Digital Talon 2 in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 27.
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🇺🇸⚓ Welcome Home USS Jack H. Lucas, We are super stoked to have you in San Diego! ☀️🤙
🗣️"The crew is super excited to get back to their families, after pushing so hard to get the ship ready to go, commissioned, and transit here to San Diego," said Capt. Brett Oster, DDG125 CO.
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⚓ Getting Underway ⚓
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG-97) departs Naval Base San Diego after being sortied in response to tropical storm Hilary. The ship will remain at sea until inclement weather from the storm subsides.
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Federal Fire Department San Diego and
@USNavy
Sailors continue to fight the fire to save the ship, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).
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Today's the day!
@USNavy
destroyer
#USSRafaelPeralta
to be commissioned in honor of
@USMC
namesake Sgt. Peralta.
#NeverForget
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🎉 The newest Surface Warfare Officers and Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialists were pinned today at the 36th annual
@navysna
National Symposium. 👏
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At approximately 1:00 p.m., USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) shifted berths to a pier further away from the fire. USS Russell (DDG 59) moved approximately 30 minutes later.
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🇺🇸 Boxer Steams in the Pacific Ocean 🌊
The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, USS Somerset (LPD 25) and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the embarked 15th MEU are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.
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Local, base and shipboard firefighters are responding to a fire aboard
@LHD6BHR
located on
@NavBaseSD
. Initially, eleven Sailors have been transported to the hospital for minor injuries. The entire crew is off the ship and all are accounted. More information to follow.
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⚓
@USSMakinIsland
and USS Chung Hoon sail in the South Chia Sea⚓
Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) conducts a photo exercise and replenishment-at sea with the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93), March 15, 2023 in the South China Sea.
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🌊Come sail away with us it's
#WarshipWednesday
!⚓
📸A
@USMC
MV-22B Osprey takes off from amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) as it sails in front of amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) during a photo exercise in the East China Sea.
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Today a commemoration service was held on board
#USSStockdale
on the 20th anniversary of the Oct. 12, 2000 terrorist attack on
@cole_uss
. We'll never forget the 17 brave Sailors who lost their lives 20 years ago. The legacy of those
#DeterminedWarriors
lives forever.
#Remember67
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Ensign Bridget Ralph of
#USSLakeChamplain
(CG 57) is our featured Face of Surface Warfare this week.
BZ for all of your hard work
#SurfaceWarrior
!⚓️
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As of 2100 PST, there are 16 personnel (15 Sailors, one Federal Fire firefighter) admitted to local hospitals. All are currently in stable condition.
The firefighting efforts on board
@LHD6BHR
are ongoing. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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🇺🇸 Steaming into the weekend with USS Dewey ⚓
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) steams in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 14.
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🇺🇸🇵🇭 USS Dewey (DDG 105) Conducts Bilateral Sail With Philippine Navy in South China Sea ⚓
USS Dewey, top, steams in formation with the Philippine Navy offshore patrol vessel BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS 15) while conducting a bilateral sail in the South China Sea, Oct. 21.
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Federal Fire San Diego is the on-scene lead for firefighting efforts on
@NavBaseSD
combatting the fire on
@LHD6BHR
.
“Currently there are two firefighting teams fighting the fire aboard the ship,” said Federal Fire San Diego Division Chief Rob Bondurant.
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⚓ The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Transits the Strait of Hormuz 🇺🇸
USS Stethem (DDG 63) and the French Navy destroyer FS Languedoc (D 653) transit the Strait of Hormuz as the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) makes an inbound transit to the Arabian Gulf.
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This
#warshipwednesday
we see the versatility of the F-35B and the
@USNavy
's amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7).
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🇺🇸 Burial-at-Sea aboard USS Sterett 🕊️
Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) lay to rest the remains of retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jeffery Nilsson during a burial-at-sea ceremony held on the flight deck.
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It's a Bird... it's a Plane... it's Both! 🇺🇸
An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “White Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), approaches USS Somerset (LPD 25) during flight quarters, Oct. 30, 2023.
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🇺🇸 Honoring Patriot Day 🇺🇸
The U.S. Navy is home to three ships named in memory of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. They are the New York, Arlington and Somerset — all San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships.
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🫡⚓Passing Honors🇺🇸🇯🇵
#NavyPartnerships
📸 Sailors assigned to USS Oakland (LCS 24) wave to
@jmsdf_pao_eng
destroyer JS Kirisame (DD 104) following a bilateral exercise in the South China Sea.
#FreeandOpenIndoPacificRegion
.
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🇯🇵🇬🇧🇻🇬🇨🇦🇺🇸Steaming Strong for
#KeenSword23
this
#WarshipWednesday
⚓💪
Ships from the
@USNavy
,
@jmsdf_pao_eng
(JMSDF),
@RoyalNavy
,
@Australian_Navy
and
@RoyalCanNavy
steam in formation during
#KeenSword23
, in the Philippine Sea!
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⚓ USS Halsey Gets Underway 🇺🇸
U.S. Sailors prepare to get underway and stand watch as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) transits under the Coronado Bay Bridge, Nov. 22, 2023.
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As of 3:30 a.m. PST, firefighting teams continue operations on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in addition to aerial firefighting operations that commenced via helicopter water bucket at 10:30 p.m. PST with two helicopters from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE.
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DJ Khaled said it best...anotha one!
Welcome to the world's finest
@USNavy
future
#USSKansasCity
#LCS22
!
Ship video courtesy of
@Austal_USA
#SurfaceWarriors
#LCSisMainstreaming
#USNavy
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🚀This
#warshipwednesday
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), fire a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean.💥
#navylethality
@RaytheonDefense
@US3rdFleet
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Sailors and civilian fire crews continue to combat a fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at Naval Base San Diego.
For more information visit
We're
#InThisTogether
.
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🚁 15th MEU Lifts Off USS Somerset (LPD 25), 🇺🇸
#BlueGreenTeam
Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit transport gear on the flight deck during a training exercise aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 17, 2023.
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❗The future USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) will join the active fleet May 6th, with a commissioning ceremony in New York City❗
#LCS23
will be the newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) to join the Surface Force.
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🇺🇸 USS Jack H. Lucas Arrives at Homeport in San Diego 👋
🗣️ “I am so proud of all of the Sailors of Jack H. Lucas, who truly embody the indestructible mindset of the namesake,” said Capt. Brett Oster, commanding officer of Jack H. Lucas.
Read more:
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🤝Pride in
#NavyPartnerships
this
#WarshipWednesday
🇺🇸🇯🇵🇰🇷
@NimitzNews
steams in formation with the
@jmsdf_pao_eng
and Republic of Korea and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73) and
@DDG108
.
@USNavy
@US7thFleet
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The future
#USSSiouxCity
comes to life tomorrow! Check out this video to get a closer look at the
@USNavy
's newest warship!
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Eighteen Sailors have been transferred to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Local, base and shipboard firefighters are responding to the fire. More information to follow.
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This
#WarshipWednesday
we are highlighting
#BALTOPS22
, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. ⚓💪
The exercise, led by
@USNavyEurope
, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces
@NATO
.
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🇺🇸 🚁 USS Boxer Glides Through Flight Operations 🛩️ ⚓
The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, USS Somerset (LPD 25), and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations.
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🚁VMM 165 Transports 15th MEU aboard USS Somerset⚓
U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit transport gear on the flight deck of USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2024.
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Memorial Day allows us to remember our fallen heroes and pay our respects to our many
@USNavy
shipmates who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmates, we will never forget you.
#MemorialDay2020
#USNavy
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USS Jackson LCS 6, hosts Vice Adm. Adeluis Bordado, Flag Officer in Command, and members from the
@Philippine_Navy
for a tour of Jackson.
#FreeandOpenIndoPacific
.
@US7thFleet
@DESRON_7
@USPacificFleet
@USNavy
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⚓USS Wasp (LHD 1) transits the Atlantic Ocean during Basic Phase!💪
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🇺🇸 USS Oakland & Unmanned Surface Vessel Division One Arrive in Sydney Harbor 🇦🇺
The unmanned surface vessel Ranger, Seahawk and Mariner transit underneath the Sydney Harbor bridge as part of a scheduled port visit during Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2.
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❗All Engines Ahead Flank it's
#WarshipWednesday
❗
The
#SurfaceWarriors
aboard USS Spruance push the ship to her limits during a sea-power demonstration.
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The
@USNavy
's newest amphibious transport dock ship, the future
#USSPortland
(LPD 27), will be commissioned during a ceremony Saturday, April 24, 2018 in
#Portland
, Oregon.
@ThePortlandTrib
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#SurfaceWarriors
this
#WarshipWednesday
we highlight the lethality of the
@usnavy
’s future force.
#CompetitiveEdge
#SNA2022
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🚁Check out a Replenishment at sea aboard USS Bataan ⚓
Bataan, along with the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are currently on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
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Welcome home!
#USSPrinceton
(CG 59) transits
#SanDiego
Bay to its
@NavBaseSD
homeport. Princeton completed a 6-month deployment to the Western Pacific &
@US5thFleet
areas of operation as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group.
#SURFOR
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To kick off
#BlackHistoryMonth
we interviewed four commanding officers about leadership and their
#SurfaceWarrior
experience. Join us as we continue to celebrate achievements in the Surface Force, and be on the lookout for our video later this month!
@USNavy
@DEOMIPA
@USNHistory
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Welcome back, shipmates!
#USSSanDiego
(LPD 22) transits
#SanDiego
Bay on its way to
@NavBaseSD
, ending a 7-month
#deployment
as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group.
#USNavy
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Welcome Home
#SurfaceWarriors
aboard USS Ramage!
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) returns to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after a 7-month deployment.
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⚓ BATAAN Amphibious Readiness Group Conducts Photo Exercise 📷
USS Bataan (LHD 5), USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), and USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) transit in formation with the Turkish frigates TCG Goksu (F-497) and TCG Gelibolu (F-493) in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 26.
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⚓USS Canberra (LCS 30) Embarks First Mine Countermeasures Mission Package🚤
An unmanned surface vehicle is craned aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30), as a part of the first embarkation of the Mine Countermeasures (MCM) mission package.
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🇺🇸🇸🇦sail together in the Red Sea!⚓🌊
Royal Saudi Navy frigate HMS Taif (708), amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) sail together in the Red Sea, Aug. 8, 2023.
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⚓ USS Porter conducts replenishment-at-sea with USS George Washington 🇺🇸
USS Porter (DDG 78) conducts a replenishment at sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 26, 2024.
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"When I step up on the bridge, what do I need to do? I think that without this course that would be a difficult question for most Ensigns to answer." Learn more about the
#SWOTraining
Pipeline and the Junior Officer of the Deck course from ENS Cicori Squires onboard
#USSBarry
.
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⚓
#SWOBOSS
on the Waterfront ⚓
Rear Adm. Yvette Davids, acting Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, speaks with Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) during a visit to the ship Oct. 30.
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