Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) time lapse on the flight deck aboard the ship. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Guzman)
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) held a change of command ceremony, Nov. 7, in Newport News, Virginia, where Capt. J. Patrick Thompson was relieved by Capt. Matthew J. Kiser as commanding officer.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 2, 2025) — For Capt. Richard “T-Rex” Prescott, leadership is more than just a position, it’s a privilege earned through decades of service, shaped by experience, humility and an unwavering commitment to the mission.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 5, 2025) – For Ensign Lizardo Batista, the road to military service was anything but conventional. His journey, from a surgeon in Cuba to a limited duty officer in the U.S. Navy, reflects a lifelong commitment to medicine and leadership.
