USS Hampton (SSN 767) deployed from Naval Base Point Loma for a scheduled six-month Western Pacific deployment, June 18. 

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine’s deployment is in support of the Chief of Naval Operations’ Maritime Strategy.

Hampton’s missions will focus on maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts, which help establish conditions for regional stability. The deployment is part of an on-going rotation of deployed forces to support maritime security operations and operations in international waters around the globe, working with other coalition maritime forces.

During the past few months, Hampton has conducted several training exercises off the coast of California and is fully prepared to deploy.

“I’m very proud of my crew aboard Hampton,” said Cmdr. David Lott, commanding officer of USS Hampton. “They have worked extremely hard to ensure our ship is ready to execute all tasking and missions during the deployment. I have a talented and dedicated crew and we all look forward to the challenges of the deployment.”

Hampton was commissioned Nov. 16, 1993. Displacing more than 6,900 tons, Hampton has a crew of nearly 140 Sailors. She is one of six Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines homeported in San Diego.

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U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed Jakarta, Indonesia, after completing a four-day port visit June 18. 

The amphibious command and control ship is currently deployed to the South Indo-Asia Pacific region, engaging allies and strengthening partnerships.

In addition to immersing themselves in the local Indonesian culture, Blue Ridge crew members and 7th Fleet staff Marines, from Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Pacific, had the opportunity to participate in a friendly soccer game and engage with the citizens of Indonesia during a “Big Top” ceremony on the ship’s main deck.

“The opportunity for Blue Ridge to visit Jakarta presents us with a more in depth engagement with the Indonesian navy,” said Vice Adm. Scott H. Swift, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. “Bringing my entire staff here allows us to have direct staff talks with the Indonesian navy, which is very important. Our specialty is security – maritime security in particular. From security comes stability, which is why 7th Fleet teams with strong partners like the Indonesian navy: to provide greater stability to the region.”

Despite a day of rain and inclimate weather, the Blue Ridge soccer team were able to participate in a friendly game of soccer with Indonesian sailors and marines.

“Before the game started, we were afraid the rain would cause the game to be cancelled,” said Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Victor Trujillo. “The rain ended up making it that much more fun and competitive. You could see that everyone from both teams had the biggest smiles on their faces. Sporting events like this are always a great way to bring people together and create bonds between two countries.”

Blue Ridge has been forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan for nearly 34 years. As the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, Blue Ridge is vital in forging partnerships in the 7th Fleet area of operations.

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