Commander, Carrier Strike Group Fifteen

 

John C. Stennis (CVN-74) C2X

2015 CCSG-15 Annual Turkey Bowl Football Game

Our Mission: Through integrated training, mentorship and assessment at sea, Carrier Strike Group Fifteen provides Fleet Commanders agile combat ready maritime forces armed with worldwide deployable skill sets in order to support global operations. In pursuit of tactical excellence, we conduct Composite Warfare scenarios, employing best practices to successfully operate against evolving threats in the contested battle space.

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USS America (LHA 6) operates off the coast of California during a proof of concept demonstration on Friday integrating the F-35 Lightning II and other U.S. Marine Corps aircraft. #AroundtheFleet
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In celebration of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s 75th Anniversary, USS Sampson (DDG 102) arrived in Auckland, New Zealand today for a port visit -- the first by a U.S. Navy ship in 30+ years. #AroundtheFleet #KiwiNavy75th
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USS Sampson (DDG 102) transits the bay off the coast of New Zealand's South Island along with Her Majesty's New Zealand, Australian and Canadian Ships.
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In a few weeks hundreds of Pearl Harbor survivors and other World War II veterans will be welcomed back to remember and honor their shipmates during the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor events and Rear Adm. John Fuller, commander of Navy Region Hawaii, writes that it is a sacred privilege to commemorate the historic milestone. http://www.cpf.navy.mil/news.aspx/110176
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International partnerships flourish on USS America (LHA 6).
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USS America (LHA 6) completes weapons load testing.
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An F-35B Lightning II takes off from the flight deck of USS America (LHA 6) during the Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration. The demonstration is the first shipboard Marine Corps F-35B integration demonstration alongside other Marine Corps Air Combat Element assets.
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Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus holds an all-hands call with Sailors assigned to USS Sampson (DDG 102). Mabus is visiting Sampson to thank them for their humanitarian assistance/disaster relief efforts in response to the earthquake in New Zealand and present them with a certificate of achievement for their energy and water efficiency during fiscal year 2015.
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A group of USS Sampson (DDG 102) Sailors flew ashore on Friday to Support the NZ Defence Force in providing assistance to residents affected by the recent earthquake in rural areas of Kaikoura. http://www.cpf.navy.mil/news.aspx/110175
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USS Sampson (DDG 102) concludes relief efforts in Kaikoura, New Zealand.
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As USS Sampson (DDG 102)'s contribution to the NZ Defence Force disaster relief efforts in Kaikoura wound down on Saturday, media outlets such as RNZ came aboard to learn more about the crew and the first U.S. Navy ship to visit New Zealand in 33 years. http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/318476/support-from-the-sea-on-board-the-uss-sampson
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USS Columbus (SSN 771) returned home Friday following months operating throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region while deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet. Welcome Home! http://www.cpf.navy.mil/news.aspx/03652
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The U.S. Navy's newest amphibious transport dock ship, USS John P Murtha - LPD 26, arrived home in San Diego today, completing it's maiden voyage. Welcome home! http://www.cpf.navy.mil/news.aspx/110173
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Cmdr. Timothy LaBenz, middle, commanding officer of USS Sampson (DDG 102), speaks with Royal New Zealand, Australian and Canadian Navy officers during a humanitarian aid brief.
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Cmdr. Timothy LaBenz, middle, commanding officer of USS Sampson (DDG 102), speaks with New Zealand parliament member the Hon. Ron Mark, left before a humanitarian aid brief.
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Petty Officer 1st Class Hadley Dykes, left, surveys the landing area in Kaikoura, New Zealand from a MH-60R Sea Hawk from the Battle Cats of Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) squadron 73, attached to USS Sampson (DDG 102).
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Cmdr. Timothy LaBenz, left, commanding officer of USS Sampson (DDG 102) shakes hands with Kaikoura Mayor Winston Gray.
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Cmdr. Timothy LaBenz, right, commanding officer of USS Sampson (DDG 102) and Kaikoura Mayor Winston Gray, survey the damage to local infrastructure in a MH-60R Sea Hawk from the Battle Cats of Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) squadron 73.
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USS Sampson (DDG 102) joins a U.S. Navy P-3C Orion aircraft supporting New Zealand earthquake recovery efforts.
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