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 Dominican-Born, Navy-Molded: The Story of Captain Milciades Then The U.S. Navy prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive organization, one in which any person from any walk of life can succeed. Sure, this may seem like just a tagline, but Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22 commodore Capt. Milciades "Tony" Then proves it is a reality.Captain Then's story begins
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
02 December 2021 DESRON 22 Performs Change of Command Capt. Milciades “Tony” Then relieved Capt. Scott Jones as commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22 during a change of command ceremony, Dec. 1. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) hosted the ceremony.
18 November 2021 Namesake’s Grandson Visits USS Winston S. Churchill After attending the Nov. 10 USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) change of command ceremony at Naval Station Mayport, the Honorable Rupert Soames, OBE, toured the ship at BAE shipyard in nearby Jacksonville, Fla. The ceremony’s guest speaker, Soames is the destroyer’s sponsor and grandson of the
10 November 2021 USS Winston S. Churchill Holds Change of Command Cmdr. Brian Anthony relieved Cmdr. Timothy Shanley as commanding officer of USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) during a Nov. 10 change of command ceremony at Naval Station Mayport. Following the ship’s 2019 maintenance availability and a rigorous Basic Phase, Shanley assumed command in May
05 November 2021 Fall 2021 Surface Line Week Concludes After sea and shore-based commands competed in various athletic and technical competitions, the Fall 2021 Surface Line Week came to a close Nov. 5. Winners in the biannual competition included USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Small Command Division; USS Laboon (DDG 58) in the Medium