USS Benfold (DDG 65) Arrives at New Homeport [Image 5 of 6]

EVERETT, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

11.24.2025

Photo by Seaman Ryan Freiburghaus 

Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Cmdr. Richard Mayer, commanding officer of the Alreigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), left, Capt. Jennifer Pontius, commander Naval Surface Group Northwest, center, Capt. Stacy Wuthier, commanding officer of Naval Station Everett, right, talk as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) moored at its new homeport of Naval Base Everett, Washington, Nov. 24, 2025, following 10 years of forward-deployed service in the Indo-Pacific Region. While assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet, Benfold earned three Battle Efficiency "Battle E" Awards, the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award, the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy, the CNO Afloat Safety Award, multiple Retention Excellence Awards, and 10 consecutive Fleet Health Promotion and Wellness, or Green "H," awards. Benfold has now shifted homeport to Everett, Washington.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Freiburghaus)

• Date Taken: 11.24.2025
• Date Posted: 11.25.2025 18:31
• Photo ID: 9410213
• VIRIN: 251124-N-VY281-1330
• Resolution: 4985x3323
• Size: 948.26 KB
• Location: EVERETT, CALIFORNIA, US