Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific (MSTCPAC) hosted a graduation of 155 Basic Division Officer Course (BDOC) students at Naval Base San Diegos Theater, October 28. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. Ashore, Kitchener served as the Surface Warfare Directorates Naval Surface Fire Support program officer on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations; combat systems instructor at Surface Warfare Officers School; ballistic missile defense operations chief at the Cheyenne Mountain directorate at Commander, U.S. Northern Command; and vice commander of Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command. SAN DIEGO, CA (Jan. 21, 2020) - Each year the Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Reserve Unit averages 25 Afloat Cultural Workshops (ACW) in support of the Pacific Fleet's mission to sustain superior performance fleet wide. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a schedule deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Get Real, Get Better is a call to action for every Navy leader to apply a set of Navy-proven leadership and problem solving best practices that empower our people to achieve exceptional performance. The official website for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. SINGAPORE (AUG. 23, 2021) Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the crew of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) during an all-hands call, Aug. 23, 2021. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles DeParlier). The acting secretary of the Navy and chief of naval operations announced today the following assignments: Rear Adm. Jeffrey T. Jablon will be assigned as commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific . Bio. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Heaps), 210531-N-OA516-1103 Two commands, Expeditionary Strike Group Seven and the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, recently embarked on an eighteen-month period of experimentation and naval power revitalization, creating Task Force 76/3 (TF 76/3). 20411-N-ZS023-1010 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 11, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) completed installation of a Naval Strike Missile launch frame April 8, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Claire M. DuBois), SAN DIEGO (Oct. 28, 2022) Capt. ATGPAC is the Immediate Superior In Command (ISIC) for the following commands: Afloat Training Group San Diego . Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. Amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Timor-Leste, Feb. 15. Senior military leaders came together to discuss the state of the Surface Force and to highlight some key topics that affect Sailors and their families during an enlisted roundtable at the 35th Annual Surface Navy Association Symposium in Arlington, Va., January 10, 2023. Sailors aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) completed an ammunition offload Jan. 27, 2023. America Conducts Port Visit in Osaka in Preparation for Exercise Iron Fist. The world's largest fleet command, the U.S. Pacific Fleet encompasses 100 million square milesnearly half the Earth's surfacefrom Antarctica to the Arctic Circle and from the West Coast . He was promoted to rear admiral (two-star) on 1 August 1990. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. 13 August 2021. The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) arrived in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to conduct a port visit, Feb 5-8. DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) conducted a port visit at U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, Feb. 11. N02. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Millar), SAN DIEGO (Aug. 20, 2020) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the engine spaces of the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), with Senior Chief Engineman Jason Saffa. Center for Security Forces 1575 Gator Boulevard, Suite 338 Virginia Beach, VA 23459-2751 DSN: 253 Commanding Officer (757) 462-5240 Executive Director (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Melvin Fatimehin), 230104-N-ZZ999-1002 HONOLULU (Jan. 04, 2023) Command Master Chief Michael Kaszubowski, of Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, left, poses for a photo with his son, Ensign Sean Kaszubowski, the Electronic Warfare Officer aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Samson (DDG 102), following the fathers reenlistment ceremony, Jan. 4. Throughout naval history, lines played an integral part in everyday shipboard operations including lowering a ship's anchor, aiding with small boat operations and overall marlinespike seamanship. Naval Academy with a bachelor's degree in History. SAN DIEGO -- Commander, Naval Surface Forces (CNSF), Vice Adm. Tom Rowden is taking a holistic approach to implementing recommendations from the Comprehensive Review of Surface Force Incidents (CR) to ensure safe and effective ship operations at sea, the safety of our Sailors and the readiness of our surface forces. Jason King, left, an integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) warfare tactics instructor (WTI) assigned to the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), gives instruction to Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Lucas Richards, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), during an air-defense exercise in the ships combat information center. Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally), 220914-ZS023-1049 SAN DIEGO (Sept 14, 2022) Capt. The goal is to increase awareness of the leadership development and career opportunities that the Navy provides, to provide a view into life in the Navy, and to build advocates for the Navy within the civilian world. Service Force Pacific Fleet - also merged into Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific in the 1970s. An official website of the United States government. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard Cho), NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (June 23, 2021) Cmdr. Adm. Daryl Caudle is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and a 1985 graduate of North Carolina State University (magna cum laude) with a degree in Chemical Engineering. The USS Stockdale, named after Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale, returned to Naval Base San Diego, July 15, following a 10-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. 12th Annual Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding event at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Jake Ferrari, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), renders honors to the Indian Navy Sukanya-class patrol craft INS Savitri (P53) during an exercise in the Indian Ocean. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. Leonardo Giovannelli, commanding officer . 7-8, 2022, in Norfolk, Va. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, give remarks during a retirement ceremony for Capt. From 1978 to 1987, and probably later, the headquarters has been located at . 230207-N-NH267-1345 INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2023) U.S. Navy Cmdr. 230110-N-EC658-1044 ARLINGTON Va. (Jan. 10, 2023) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks at the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) 35th National Symposium. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder/Released), Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Kelby Sanders, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Armed Forces San Diego, California 4,591 followers The mission of CNSP is to man, train, and equip the Surface Force to provide fleet commanders . (808) 474-3693. (808) 471-8050. HOME WELCOME . Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. N01R. Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) was decommissioned in San Diego, Sept. 14. 23 FEB, JS MASHU conducted a bilateral exercise in the Sea of Japan with USS BARRY to maintain and improve the . LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. As the type commander for naval aviation, Commander, Naval Air Forces (COMNAVAIRFOR)'s mission is to "Man, Train and Equip deployable, combat-ready Naval Aviation forces that win in combat.". Zamberlan and Lundberg will be reassigned to Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Rear Adm. Dodgen is a native of Sherman, Texas, and a 1990 graduate of the University of Texas, with Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) teaches a student body across the full spectrum of a surface Navy career timeline - ranging from newly graduated boot camp Sailors to commanding officers / major commanders en route to their prospective ships. Lt. General Petersen served in Korea and Vietnam during his career and his legacy is carried on today as an American hero and as an outstanding Marine. The Sullivans Returns Home from U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet. BANGKOK, Thailand - Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, traveled to Thailand Feb. 27-28, 2023 to demonstrate the strength of the U.S.-Thailand alliance and U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. 211005-N-WY048-1009 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2021) San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed speaks during a press conference held in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2021. (808) 471-9800. Between 2015 and 2017, naval operations in the Indo-Asia Pacific expanded dramatically both in direct response to national priorities and to ComPacFlt and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPaCom). Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) worked with the United States Armys 16th Combat Aviation Brigade based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and the United States Air Forces 66th Rescue Squadron, based out of Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, to land both UH-60M Black Hawk, HH-60 Pave Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters on Tripolis flight deck, Jan. 22-26. Pete Gumataotao, from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, addresses junior officers during a junior officer training symposium. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner), 220815-N-KE597-1124 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 15, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, and retired Capt. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) and the Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut, Bung Tomo-class corvette KRI Bung Tomo (FF 357) conducted bilateral training, providing the U.S. and Indonesian navies an opportunity to exercise and work together towards common maritime goals. Reserve Deputy Commander. Richard Dromerhauser at a change of command. Executive Director and Director of Staff. Delaware; Afloat Culture Workshop Unit in support . (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins), 221021-N-OA516-1145 KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII (Oct. 21, 2022) A Hawaii-Traditional Hawaiian canoe returns to shore after meeting the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), as the ship arrives in Kailua-Kona. Sailors and Marines, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), pose for a photo after a game of football with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2023 in Dili, Feb. 10, 2023. The symposium fosters discussion on a wide range of topics impacting the surface warfare community with the theme Embracing Ingenuity to sharpen our Competitive Edge. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin C. Atkins), PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) - Five San Diego County emergency service leaders attended Leaders to Sea aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). She was designated a surface warfare officer in 1999. The U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard are CAPT Blakeslee currently serves as the Commodore on the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Squadron Fourteen. Chief of Staff, Naval Surface Force Alantic. SAN DIEGO Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) watched the black smoke billowing into the sky to the south. As an Echelon II command, it reports directly to the Chief of Naval Operations. Jason King, left, an integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) warfare tactics instructor (WTI) assigned to the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), gives instruction to Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Lucas Richards, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), during an air-defense exercise in the ships combat information center. Kitchener evaluated Manchesters current state of readiness and met with Sailors. The world's largest fleet command, the U.S. Pacific Fleet encompasses 100 million square milesnearly half the Earth's surfacefrom Antarctica to the Arctic Circle and from the West Coast . Leaders from across the Navy, business and academia gathered to discuss the future of naval surface warfare at the third annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) West Coast Waterfront Symposium aboard Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 18. Mr. Aaron Weis, Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer, Vice Adm. Jeffrey E. Trussler, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, N2/N6, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations/Director of Naval Intelligence and Lt. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Deputy Commandant for Information, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, presented the awards following a town hall session to kick off . SAN DIEGO (May 21, 2021) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, arrives at the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) San Diego graduation ceremony. In major command, he served as commodore of Destroyer Squadron 50; and commanded Task Force 55 and Coalition Task Force 152, U.S. 5th Fleet. Kitchener visited Hampton Roads commands and ships June 22-23, and hosted a commanders call with waterfront leadership. D. Wilson Marks relieved Capt. 161119-N-YT019-0005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2016) Vice Adm. Thomas Rowden , Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific, observes flight quarters on amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during . (Ret.) (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders), 171112-N-JH929-129 Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces released "Surface Warfare: The Competitive Edge", at the Surface Navy Association National Conference, Jan 11. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lucas T. Hans). IPC provides participants, both U.S. and international, with a formal venue to discuss training objectives, exercise participation and the overall scope of RIMPAC 2022. About Us. Bilateral operations like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Millar), Surface Navy Associations (SNA) 35th National Symposium, Photo By: Chief Petty Officer Julio Rivera, USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) Participates in CARAT Timor-Leste, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk, USS John P. Murtha Completes CARAT Timor-Leste, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Conduct Combined Exercises, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin McTaggart, USS Antietam Conducts Port Visit in Otaru, Japan, USS Lake Champlain Conducts Port Visit in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Elliot Schaudt, USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) Arrives in Tomakomai, Japan for a Scheduled Port Visit, Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Gregory Johnson, Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Peter Burghart, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley, Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jeanette Mullinax, Boatswain's Mate Embraces Tradition, Legacy of Rating, to Transform CNSP Headquarters, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Melvin Fatimehin, Sailor Receives Medal for Life-Saving Actions, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Claire DuBois, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Stevin Atkins, Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Leitner, Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Kelby Sanders, A First for Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand, Surface Navy Association Waterfront Symposium 2022 Highlights the Forces Competitive Edge, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner, SURFOR Dedicates Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Allison R. Castro, USS Anchorage (LPD 23) Welcomes Leaders to Sea Participants, Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin Atkins, MIDPAC Changes Command, Transitions to Operational Role, Photo By: Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Lantron, LCS Successfully Completes First Land Attack Missile Exercise, Aboard USS Jackson, MQ-8C Fire Scout returns to flight, USS Zumwalt Conducts Live Fire Missile Exercise, Photo By: Lt. j.g. Commander, Surface Division Eleven is the first division of the Littoral Combat Ship fleet to be . He served as commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific from 1993 to 1996. Naval Academy, the OPNAV N3N5 Staff, and as the chief of staff, Naval Surface Force Pacific. Navy Region Hawaii oversees the U.S. Navy's largest and most strategic island base in the Pacific. military. 210708-N-OA516-0052 (July 8, 2021) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with Lt. Cmdr. Nimitz is in. Throughout naval history, lines played an integral part in everyday shipboard operations including lowering a ship's anchor, aiding with small boat operations and overall marlinespike seamanship. An official website of the United States government. 20411-N-ZS023-1010 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 11, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) completed installation of a Naval Strike Missile launch frame April 8, 2022. (Ret.) The senior leaders answered questions from audience members, in-person and virtual, regarding concerns affecting service members and their families; topics included pay and allowances, childcare support, and access to mental healthcare. She was designated a surface warfare officer in 1999. On June 1, 1944, the Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, were reconstituted by the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet and Vice Admiral Turner assigned additional duty as TYPE COMMANDER for all Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. The group sail supports the Pacific Fleet MIDPAC Surface Combatant Operational Employment program, which calls for nine of the 11 Hawaii-based surface combatants to focus on the western Pacific Ocean by conducting intermediate and advanced training and regular deployments in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Milham/Released), SAN DIEGO (June 10, 2021) Vice Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, attends Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 objectives and overview during the RIMPAC 2022 initial planning conference (IPC) at U.S. 3rd Fleet headquarters. Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic 05 March 2021. . Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic. The world's largest fleet command, the U.S. Pacific Fleet encompasses 100 million square . Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet hosted the Initial Planning Conference for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 at Naval Base Point Loma, June 1 to 10. 230131-N-YT019-0026 Amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) gets underway from Sembawang, Singapore after a scheduled port call, Jan. 31, 2023. Arlo Abrahamson, Naval Surface Force Public Affairs Officer, at 619-437-2146 (office), 619-929-7444 (cell), or via email at arlo.k.abrahamson . 230130-N-UA460-0057 Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) as the ship arrives for a scheduled port visit in Tomakomai, Japan, Jan. 30. The 2021 Memorial Day Ceremony was held at Star Park and sponsored by the Silver Strand Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, the Coronado Council of the Navy League, the Coronado Marine Corps League Chapter, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2422. In the Indo-Pacific, the naval services are turning strategic planning guidance into operational reality. SOUTH CHINA SEA- The U.S. and Indonesian navies concluded three days of at-sea bilateral operations in the South China Sea from April 12-14. The amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) departed Singapore after a scheduled port call, Jan. 31. The 2021 Memorial Day Ceremony was held at Star Park and sponsored by the Silver Strand Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, the Coronado Council of the Navy League, the Coronado Marine Corps League Chapter, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2422. Leaders from across the Navy, business and academia gathered to discuss the future of naval surface warfare at the third annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) West Coast Waterfront Symposium aboard Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 18. In October 1988, Rear Admiral Bennett reported to the Commander-in-Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet as Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations/Commander Anti-Submarine Force Pacific. Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific (MSTCPAC) hosted a graduation of 155 Basic Division Officer Course (BDOC) students at Naval Base San Diegos Theater, October 28. Ships and Aircraft, Thirteenth Edition, 1984, 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner), 220815-N-KE597-1124 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 15, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, and retired Capt. MSTCPAC was dedicated to Weeks, a legendary naval officer and teacher in the Surface Warfare community with more than 40 years of experience as a Surface Warfare Officer and mariner skills instructor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand), 220818-N-OA516-1198 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers the keynote address at the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) third annual Waterfront Symposium on board Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 18. Incorporated in 1985, SNA promotes greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business, and academic communities who share a common interest in surface warfare while supporting the activities of the Navy's surface forces. Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. An official website of the United States government, All Hands Magazine is produced by the Defense Media Activity for U.S. Navy Office of Information, Commander, Naval Surface Squadron FOURTEEN, U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania, U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Poland, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. On 7 June 1975 Vice Admiral Emmett H. Tidd assumed Command of the Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet. Previous commanders, Amphibious Force, Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Allison R. Castro), 220728-N-US228-1199 SAN DIEGO (28 July 2022) Rear Adm. ; Carrier Air Wing Five Jets Participate in Aero India 2023. The symposium brought together joint experts and decision-makers in the military, industry, and congress to discuss how the Surface Force is a critical element of national defense and security. CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Navy commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG 121), May 14 in Charleston, South Carolina. Robinson was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions as the commanding officer of a patrol gunboat in Vietnam. SAN DIEGO (Aug. 27, 2020) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, walks aboard the littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) for a tour of the ship. CORONADO, Calif. (May 31, 2021) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, gives remarks at the Coronado Memorial Day Ceremony. The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) educated the surface warfare community on how they train warfighters to fight and win during the Surface Navy Associations (SNA) 2nd Waterfront Symposium, August 25 - 26. Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks with Lt. Cmdr. Todd Whalen. 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