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USS Dewey, Sterett Return to San Diego

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USS Dewey (DDG 105) and USS Sterett (DDG 104) returned to San Diego, May 11, following a three-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region. While deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet, the ships and crews, assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, joined the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) enhancing the capabilities of the “Up-Gunned ESG.” Dewey and Sterett operated together to bring additional weapons capabilities to the traditional ESG. While on station, they joined the Wasp ESG for integrated operations in support of the Amphibious Readiness Group. “This deployment was an excellent proof…

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Dewey, Sterett Visit Hawaii for Final Port Visit of Deployment

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USS Dewey (DDG 105) and USS Sterett (DDG 104) arrived in Pearl Harbor, May 2, for a final port visit before completing a three-month deployment. The visit will allow the ships to resupply before finishing their deployment and aims to give the crews a chance to unwind, take in the sights, and enjoy the Hawaiian culture. “I’m incredibly proud of the crew and all of their hard work over the last three months,” said Cmdr. Claudine Caluori, Sterett commanding officer. “They met every challenge head-on, conducted themselves professionally, and executed…

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USS Sterett Visits Hong Kong

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USS Sterett (DDG 104) arrived in Hong Kong for a port visit March 27 after a stretch of operations as part of a deployment in the Indo-Pacific. The visit is meant to allow the crew to experience the culture of Hong Kong, engage with the local community, and continue to build a strong relationship with the counterparts in Hong Kong’s disciplined services. “We are thankful for the opportunity to visit Hong Kong. The crew is excited to learn about its history and experience the energy of this great city.” Said…

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USS Sterett Crosses into 7th Fleet

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USS Sterett (DDG 104) entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on March 3. While in the 7th Fleet area of operations, Sterett will conduct exercises and training to enhance alliances and promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The destroyer and embarked MH-60R detachment Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49 departed from San Diego in early February. “It is critical for us to be able to support our allies and partners in the 7th Fleet area of operations,” said Cmdr. Claudine Caluori, Sterett’s commanding officer. “Sterett and her…

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Dewey, Sterett to depart San Diego for Indo-Pacific

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USS Dewey (DDG 105) and USS Sterett (DDG 104) departed San Diego for a scheduled deployment to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region, Feb. 6. Dewey and Sterett will support a Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group deployment in order to advance U.S. Pacific Fleet’s “up-gunned ESG” concept. Wasp, now forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, has the capability to land and launch the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, a key element to the up-gunned ESG concept. Surface ships like Dewey and Sterett enhance an amphibious force’s ability to conduct its primary mission of ship-to-shore…

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Carl Vinson Strike Group Completes Sustainment Exercise

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The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group completed a three-week sustainment training exercise off the coast of Southern California, Nov. 16.  Completing the exercise indicates the strike group’s readiness for executing missions across all warfare areas. The group successfully conducted a series of at-sea drills, missile shoots, and strike operations using a variety naval platforms and weapons. “Our time at sea was well spent. We trained how we fight,” said Commander, Carrier Strike Group 1 Rear Adm. John Fuller, who leads the group. “We worked hard as a team to refine…

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USS Sterett set to return home from deployment

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USS Sterett (DDG 104) are scheduled to conclude a five-month deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, returning to the ship’s homeport of San Diego, Aug. 28. Sterett and embarked Helicopter Maritime Squadron (HSM) 49, along with USS Dewey (DDG 105) and embarked HSM 78, deployed as part of the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group (SAG) and departed San Diego for the Western Pacific, March 31. Under the operational control of U.S. 3rd Fleet, Sterett participated in Talisman Saber 17 and conducted joint exercises with naval services from Japan, France, Canada, Australia, Singapore,…

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Success Flexes Mariner Skills

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HMAS Success has been doing what she does best by providing much-needed supplies to the Fleet. Since January she has conducted 55 replenishments at sea and delivered approximately 6.5 million liters of fuel. During EXERCISE TALISMAN SABRE 17, Success flexed her mariner skills by achieving a three-point replenishment, where the ship simultaneously replenished two ships with fuel, while consigned cargo was transferred by the ship’s MRH90, multi-role helicopter. In one particular day, Success transferred approximately 1.5 million liters of fuel and 20,800 kg of fresh produce to HMA Ship’s Darwin,…

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USS Sterett arrives in Hawaii for final port visit of deployment

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USS Sterett (DDG 104) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 18, for the final port visit during their deployment. Sterett, deployed since the end of March, will conduct final preparations for returning to the ship’s homeport of San Diego, and welcome aboard friends and family members, or “Tigers,” for a “Tiger Cruise” transit. “Sterett has met every challenge presented during this deployment with admirable professionalism, and I am extremely proud of every Sailor here,” said Cmdr. Claudine Caluori, Sterett’s commanding officer. “Hawaii was our first port visit…

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Crew safely recovered after helicopter crash near Guam

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April 26, 2017 – The entire crew, including two pilots and one aircrewman, were safely recovered by USS Dewey (DDG 105) after their MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter crashed in waters near Guam, April 27 (local). The incident occurred as the MH-60R helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, currently embarked aboard Dewey, was conducting routine flight operations. The incident is currently under investigation. The crew is being assessed by the medical team on board Dewey and there are no apparent injuries at this time. Dewey and embarked HSM-78,…

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Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group Makes First Stop of Western Pacific Deployment in Hawaii

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April 11, 2017 – Ships and units from the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group (Sterett-Dewey SAG) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 11, the first stop of the group’s Western Pacific deployment. The command staff of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31 and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Dewey (DDG 105), along with embarked helicopter detachments from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 and HSM 78, deployed from Naval Base San Diego March 31. During the transit to Hawaii, the Sterett-Dewey SAG completed a series…

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Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group to deploy to Western Pacific

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US Navy photo. March 29, 2017 – Ships and units from the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group (Sterett-Dewey SAG) will depart San Diego for a regularly-scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific, March 31. The command staff of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31 and the guided-missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Dewey (DDG 105) will deploy with the embarked helicopter detachments from Helicopter Maritime Squadron (HSM) 49 and HSM 78. The Sterett-Dewey SAG will operate with regional navies to conduct routine patrols, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation activities to…

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