The U.S. Navy has the premier Surface Force in the world. Here are three key takeaways from Vice Adm. Brown to ensure the SWO Community embraces this reality.
Surface Force - Three Key Takeaways
What We Are
• We are a Surface Force second to none that controls the seas and provides the Nation with naval combat power when and where needed.
• We are the best, the fastest, the toughest, the smartest, and the premier Surface Force in the world. Embrace this reality and ACT LIKE IT. Don't let anyone on our team believe or say otherwise.
What We Have
• The Surface Force has combat ready ships, battle-minded crews, and an unrelenting drive to a culture of excellence.
• We are already making a difference by working closely...
USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) held its 45th boxing "smokers" match on the ship’s flight deck Aug. 28 while underway in the southern California operating area.
The ship revived the program, which had been dormant since 2006, in May while on deployment as the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Commander for the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group. The program is aimed at helping build crew physical fitness and mental toughness, both priorities...
The Phantom Warriors of USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) showed their willingness to compete and win in any venue during 2019’s Pacific Fleet Surface Line Week Aug. 12-23, placing third overall in their competitive category and earning recognition from Commander, Naval Surface Forces, at this year’s Surface Warrior Ball on Aug. 24.
Teams from the ship won championships in basketball, M4 marksmanship, and M9 marksmanship. Additionally, the...
