260220-N-UJ449-1619 Capt. Jose Roman, and family get rung ashore for the final time during a change of command and retirement ceremony on Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 20, 2026. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josh Coté)
260220-N-UJ449-1619 Capt. Jose Roman, and family get rung ashore for the final time during a change of command and retirement ceremony on Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 20, 2026. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josh Coté)
251205-N-CH260-1001 SAN DIEGO (December 5, 2025) — The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Pierre (LCS 38) arrives at its homeport of San Diego for the first time, Dec. 5, 2025. Pierre, the second U.S. Navy ship to bear this name, commissioned in Panama City, Fla. Nov. 15 as the final Independence-variant LCS. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats.
SAN DIEGO – Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One held a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 20.
Capt. James Hoey relieved Capt. Jose Roman, who had been serving as commodore of LCSRON One since Dec. 2024.
Vice Admiral Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, served as the presiding officer and guest speaker of the ceremony, presenting Roman with a Legion of Merit for his tenure at LCSRON One and honoring his leadership and naval career.
“Let’s frame the strategic environment here. LCSRON One is defining the future of naval power. The work being done here, on these warships and with these crews, is critical in advancing our future force vision. We are building a flexible, effective...
Cmdr. Nellie Wang was relieved by Cmdr. Catherine Reppert as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) during a change of command ceremony held aboard USS Montgomery, June 27.
SAN DIEGO – Cmdr. Brian Bungay was relieved by Cmdr. Ludwig Mann III as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22) during a change of command ceremony held aboard USS Kansas City, June 12. Capt. Jose A. Roman, commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, was the presiding officer and guest speaker at the ceremony.
