250813-N-EV253-1150 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2025) - Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, presents a challenge coin to Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Claire Nerswick as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), assigned to the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, returns to its homeport of San Diego following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, 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 Sara L. Eshleman)
Date Taken: | 08.13.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.13.2025 15:59 |
Photo ID: | 9255257 |
VIRIN: | 250813-N-EV253-1150 |
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Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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