27 January 2023 USS San Jacinto Hosts 35th Commissioning Anniversary Celebration NORFOLK, Va. – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) hosted former crew members and family as part of the ship’s 35th commissioning anniversary celebration, Jan. 23.
10 January 2023 DESRON 28 Completes Turnover, Assumes Role as MHD DESRON NORFOLK, Va. - Capt. Blair Guy, commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 28, relieved Capt. Milciades “Tony” Then, commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22, as Maritime Homeland Defense (MHD) DESRON at a change of charge ceremony aboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Jan. 6. DESRON
02 December 2022 SURFLANT Hosts First-Ever Junior Officer Training Symposium VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT), hosted the inaugural SURFLANT Junior Officer Training Symposium (JOTS) onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Dec.1.
24 October 2022 SURFLANT Hosts Commander's Training Symposium NORFOLK, Va. - Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT), hosted a bi-annual, two-day leadership training symposium onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek and Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 18-19.
08 August 2022 USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) Decommissioned NORFOLK - With plank owners and former crew members looking on, the crew of USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) decommissioned their ship at a Naval Station Norfolk, ceremony Aug. 4.
29 June 2022 USS Lassen Sets Example for Self-Sufficiency at Sea In the face of debilitating obstacles and hurdles, Sailors on board the guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) devised a creative solution to restore the ship’s engineering plant to bring Lassen back into the fight.“From the research, to the planning, to the execution, this fix is the epitome
11 May 2022 SURFLANT Hosts Commander's Training Symposium VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - 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
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,
03 December 2021 Dominican-Born, Navy-Molded: The Story of Captain Milciades Then NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. - 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.
05 November 2021 Fall 2021 Surface Line Week Concludes NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. - 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.