News Around the Fleet

Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 senior leadership and staffs pose for a group photo onboard Naval Base Point Loma, Feb. 18. - 220218-N-YR571-1001 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 18, 2022) Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 senior leadership and staffs pose for a group photo onboard Naval Base Point Loma, Feb. 18. The weeklong conference brought the RIMPAC senior leadership and staffs from seven RIMPAC partner nations together for detailed planning in advance of the world’s largest maritime exercise, scheduled to be held this summer in both Hawaii and San Diego. This will be the 28th RIMPAC since inception and currently consists of 27 like-minded partner nations, committing 42 ships, 5 submarines, more than 170 aircraft, and nearly 25,000 personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Kevin F. Johnson)

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) transits San Diego bay upon its return to homeport. - SAN DIEGO (Feb. 14, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) transits San Diego bay upon its return to homeport. Lake Champlain, part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 14, following a deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders)

NA - 220214-N-YR571-1007 SAN DIEGO (Feb 14, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) returns to its homeport of Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group returned to San Diego after an eight-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin Johnson)

The guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) arrives home to San Diego. - 220206-N-OA516-1015 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 6, 2022) –The guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) arrives home to San Diego. O’Kane, a part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 6, following an independent deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleets in support of national tasking and to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner)

NA - 220203-N-MH811-1020 PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 3, 2022) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) returns to homeport. Michael Murphy, a part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, returned to joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 3, after deployment to U.S. 5th and 7th Fleets in support of maritime security operations and to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Molly Crawford)

NA - 220103-N-FQ994-1012 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 3, 2021) The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, led by Carrier Strike. Group 3, deployed from San Diego, Jan. 3, in support of global maritime security operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations-from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert S. Price)

Vice Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, makes remarks during the Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 mid-planning conference (MPC) at Naval Base Point Loma - 211130-N-UV609-1020 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 30, 2021) Vice Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, makes remarks during the Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 mid-planning conference (MPC) at Naval Base Point Loma, Nov. 30. Participants from all countries scheduled for RIMPAC 2022 are in attendance at the weeklong conference that affords attendees the opportunity to share information and integrate planning efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mora Jr.)

iconderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Kashima (TV-3508) participated in a Cooperative Deployment (CODEP). - 211004-N-XG173-1197 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2021) Front to back, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Kashima (TV-3508) participated in a Cooperative Deployment (CODEP). Cooperative Deployments are designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between participating ships, increase planning and communication abilities, and improve complex maritime operations efficiency and effectiveness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aja Bleu Jackson)

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a 5 month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. - 211004-N-MH811-1014 PEARL HARBOR (Oct. 4, 2021) - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a five-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Molly Crawford)

Sailors, families, and media greet Arliegh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) returning to Naval Station Everett following a deployment in support of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. - NAVAL STATION EVERETT, Wash. Sailors, families, and media greet Arliegh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) returning to Naval Station Everett following a deployment in support of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered Fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ethan Soto)

Photo collage of the five Sailors killed when an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, crashed approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of San Diego, Aug. 31. - Photo collage of the five Sailors killed when an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, crashed approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of San Diego, Aug. 31. Sailors shown are, top left moving clockwise: Lt. Bradley A. Foster, 29, a pilot from Oakhurst, California; Lt. Paul R. Fridley, 28, a pilot from Annandale, Virginia; Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bailey J. Tucker, 21, from St. Louis, Missouri; Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sarah F. Burns, 31, from Severna Park, Maryland; Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class James P. Buriak, 31, from Salem, Virginia.