LCDR Tia Myers assumed command of USS City of Bismarck military crew.
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Shipmate in the News – CDR Graham Van Hook
CDR Graham Van Hook assumed command of USS Milius (DDG 69) on May 12, 2026. USS Milius holds a Change of Command Ceremony – DIVDS – NavCent Public Affairs – May 12, 2026 (Undisclosed Location)
Shipmate in the News – RADM Tom Anderson
RADM Anderson recently retired as PEO Ships, also having served as ComNavSea (acting). He served as MPA, coordinating the first two availabilities for the DDG51 class. He was recently hired as President of Hanwa US Shipbuilding, and will lead the revitalization of the former Philadelphia Shipyard.
DDG51 Officer Receives SNA Arleigh Burke Award
LCDR Lindsey Boyle, DDG51 Plans and Tactics Officer, was recognized with the Admiral Arleigh Burke Surface Warfare Operational Excellence Award – Officer East at the Surface Navy Association Jan 2025 National Symposium. The award was presented by VADM Vice Adm. Brendan McLane and Rear Adm. Joseph Cahill. These awards recognize Surface Warriors who are leadersContinue reading “DDG51 Officer Receives SNA Arleigh Burke Award”
Arleigh Burke Sailor selected MDAA Navy Missile Defender of the Year
FCA1 Julian Smith was selected as the US Navy Awardee for the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance 2024 Missile Defender of the Year This is a special night where we gather annually here in the National Capital Region to recognize the best of the best in the missile defense profession. On January 17th in Alexandria Virginia, the 15thContinue reading “Arleigh Burke Sailor selected MDAA Navy Missile Defender of the Year”
Shipmate in the News
Mark Vandroff, CEO Fincantieri Marinette Marine, hosting Constellation Keel Authentication Ceremony, (Precomm Auxo)
Shipmates in the news
RDML Tom Moninger assigned to command Carrier Strike Group 12 (former CO) CDR Eric Smitley takes command of USS Howard (DDG 83) (former DCA)
RADM Anderson Assumes Duties as NAVSEA
Rear Admiral Tom Anderson assumed the role of acting NAVSEA commander from Vice Admiral Bill Galinis on Sep 1, 2023 Rear Admiral Anderson previously served on DDG51 as Auxiliaries Officer, Electrical Officer, Material Officer, and coordinated the first two Chief of Naval Operations availabilities of the DDG 51 Class. Read more
CAPT Robinson takes command of USS Normandy (CG 60)
Congratulations to Capt Errol Robinson on assuming command of USS Normandy (CG 60). He relieved Capt Gary Chase as commanding officer on Feb. 28, 2023. He had previously served as CO and XO on USS Arleigh Burke. More information and pictures on DVIDS. Another add to the growing list of Arleigh Burke shipmates that subsequentlyContinue reading “CAPT Robinson takes command of USS Normandy (CG 60)”
VADM John Nowell, Jr. Retirement
Congratulations to VADM John Nowell, Jr. on retirement after 38 years of service. One of eight Arleigh Burke shipmates (to date) that have made flag.