Courtesy Story | Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet | 07.23.2021
The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), an element of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKE CSG), returned to its homeport in Naval Station Norfolk, July 23 following a four-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation....
Courtesy Story | Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet | 08.09.2020
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) carrier strike group returned home to Norfolk Naval Station Aug. 9 after seven months operating in 5th and 6th Fleet....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gian Prabhudas | USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) | 07.10.2019
Vella Gulf's crew has been able to build experience on the flight deck through deck landing qualifications.
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Waters | USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) | 11.16.2018
Previous commanding officers and executive officers of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) gathered to attend a luncheon and tour the ship with the current commanding officer and executive officer for the ship’s 25th anniversary November 16, 2018....
Courtesy Story | Carrier Strike Group 11 | 10.02.2017
Capt. Rob Thompson relieved Capt. Mark Oberley as commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a change of command ceremony Oct. 2....
Courtesy Story | Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic | 11.10.2015
Capt. Mark Oberley relieved Cmdr. Jason Wilson to become the 15th commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during a change of command ceremony held at the BAE Systems Norfolk facility on Nov. 10....
Courtesy Story | War.gov | 06.03.2014
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf arrived in Constanta, Romania, for a scheduled port visit. Vella Gulf’s presence in Romania reaffirms the U.S. commitment to strengthening ties with NATO allies and partners, while working toward mutual goals of promoting peace and stability in the region....
