16 May 2022 Destroyer Forrest Sherman Receives Painting of Former Namesake Ship A former operations officer of destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DD-931) gifted a painting to the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), April 27.Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. George Keller presented the painting, a departure gift he received when concluding...
11 May 2022 SURFLANT Hosts Commander's Training Symposium Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT), hosted the bi-annual, two-day leadership training symposium, May 5-6. The first day was held at Drexler Manor Conference Center on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, and the second day on Naval Support Activity...
14 April 2022 USS Lassen Holds Change of Command The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) held a change of command ceremony while on board Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Cmdr. Chris Turmel relieved Cmdr. Paul Cassutti as commanding officer, Apr. 8. Family, friends, and the crew were in attendance for the celebrated...
28 February 2022 USS Oscar Austin Completes Successful Sea Trials The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) returned to Naval Station Norfolk following completion of a successful four-day sea trials, Feb. 17, 2022. This underway was one of the ship’s final requirements to rejoin the operational fleet following an extended...
22 February 2022 SURFLANT to Host Enlisted Leader Development Town Hall As the Navy brushes off the dust on many programs, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one, in particular, is needing a reboot. The Enlisted Leader Development (ELD) Town Hall will be offered here in Norfolk at CEP-86, on Feb. 24, 25, and March 3, 2022.ELD is a multi-day course that covers leadership,...
14 February 2022 USS Leyte Gulf Changes Command at Naval Station Norfolk The guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) completed a change of command aboard Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 10, 2022. Commander, Carrier Strike Group 10 Rear Adm. Rick Cheeseman presided as Capt. Michael Weeldreyer relieved Capt. Andrew Bates as the ship’s commanding officer. “With the...
24 January 2022 The Heart of a Littoral Combat Ship Reserve Sailor Arriving at Naval Station Mayport on October 3, 2021, Operations Specialist (OS) 3rd Class Chaurice Smothers came with a mission, and a personal goal in mind. As a Selected Reservist (SELRES) assigned to Navy Reserve Littoral Combat Ship Squadron (LCSRON) 2’s Maintenance Execution Team (MET) ALPHA...
08 December 2021 USS Detroit Sailors Visit Namesake City Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant, littoral combat ship USS Detroit (LCS 7) visited their namesake city Dec. 2-6, to strengthen ties with the people of Detroit and tour local points of interest. The trip was largely organized by the Metropolitan Detroit Chapter of the Navy League of the United...
03 December 2021 Jacksonville Jaguars Welcome USS The Sullivans Crew home from Deployment The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the crew from USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) during their Salute to Service game this past Sunday, Nov. 28. The Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer returned home from a seven-month deployment Nov. 24, just in time to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with their...
02 December 2021 USS Truxtun Conducts Burial at Sea Honoring the lives of veterans who committed themselves to America, the USS Truxtun (DDG 103) crew conducted a burial at sea while underway off the coast of Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 14. Among the service members buried at sea were 19 Sailors and one U.S. Army National Guard Soldier. Their home...