DDG 123 Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee

(San Diego CA, 21 March 2025) USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee recognizes its Sailors of the Quarter and wishes fair winds and following seas to departing shipmates at an All Hands call.

(San Diego CA, 10 January 2025) The crew of the USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee hold a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Base San Diego, wishing fair winds and following sea's to CDR James "Jimmy" Giles and welcoming their new Commanding Officer CDR Stephen "Jack" Skahen.

(San Diego CA, 07 November 2024) Congratulations to the Combat Systems department for taking home the coveted Commander's Cup trophy today! GET WINS!!!

(San Diego CA, 31 October 2024) the crew of the USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee proudly recognizes its FY-24 Sailors of the Year!

Senior Sailor of the Year: CS1 Calaylay
Sailor of the Year: HM2 Mata
Junior Sailor of the Year: OS3 Pridgeon
Blue Jacket of the Year: LSSN Canape

GET WINS!!!

Higbee family, DDG-123 is proud to be open to the public this weekend for San Diego Fleet Week! Full time table of events is in the attached post, take this excellent opportunity to come and see the home of the world's greatest Navy!

Are you coming to 'Meet the Fleet?"



Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) is hosting “Meet the Fleet at 32nd St.,” Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The event is free to the public and features ship tours, the Navy Region Southwest Band, demonstrations, static displays, information booths, rides, and food and drink for purchase. The event runs from 9am to 3pm on the Wet-Side’s south-end of base. See more info at NavyLifeSW/MeetTheFleet.

All guests will enter through Gate 9 at the intersection of Harbor Dr. and 8th St. in National City, California Our security team will direct guests to parking areas on base. Event is also accessible on the San Diego MTS Trolley Blue Line (8th Street Stop). Entrance to the Base is directly across Harbor Dr. from the 8th Street Trolley Stop. Shuttles are provided to take guests from Gate 9 to the event area. Please read guidance below for ship tours, which require additional security measures for all guests. Expect increased traffic along Harbor Dr., and local streets between Harbor Dr. and Interstate 5 throughout the day.

Media interested in covering the event, and/or conducting interviews ahead of time and day of, please call NBSD Public Affairs at 619-556-7359 or email [email protected] no later than 4pm Thursday, Oct. 31. Participants include;

SHIPS (subject to change due to operational priorities)
DDG 123 Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee , a newer Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (DDG) supporting the Navy’s offensive and defensive mission.
USS Montgomery - LCS 8 , an Independence-class variant littoral combat ship (LCS) supporting various Navy missions through its modular design and flexible capabilities.
USS Pinckney (DDG 91) , an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (DDG) supporting the Navy’s offensive and defensive mission.
USS Tripoli LHA-7li , a “Big Deck” amphibious assault ship (LHA/LHD) supporting the Navy’s amphibious warfighting mission.

ENTERTAINMENT
Navy Band Southwest rock band “The Destroyers” jamming to your favorite songs.
NBSD MWR
E Sports
Face Painting
Rides

STATIC or INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS & INFO BOOTHS
hosted by:
U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting
U.S. Navy Nimitz Interactive Trailer
Navy Medicine and Naval Medical Center San Diego
NAVFAC Southwest
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center - SMWDC
Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit THREE ZERO THREE
Southwest Regional Maintenance Center Dive Team
Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron One

DEMONSTRATIONS
NBSD Military Working Dogs
NBSD Harbor Patrol Unit

MERCHANDISE & FOOD (Recommend bringing cash and card for purchases.)
Navy Exchange
Food Trucks
Command gear (t-shirts, hats, coins, etc.)

SHIP TOUR FAQs
Ship tours are FREE
All adult visitors (18 years of age and older) must show a valid U.S. FEDERAL or STATE issued identification or passport
Visitors under 18 years of age shall be accompanied by a properly identified adult
All visitors and their baggage will be inspected before entering the pier enclave
Adults with young children must use extreme caution when transiting the ship during tours
U.S. Navy ships are NOT ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant
NO video/audio recording or live streaming while inside the pier enclave or on the ship
Photography is at the discretion of the ship
Closed-toe shoes are highly recommended
NO pets (including ADA dogs) are authorized on the ships
There are multiple security-controlled areas you will enter during your visit

PROHIBITED ITEM FAQs
NO ice chests and/or coolers are allowed in the event area
NO pets of any kind are allowed in the event area
ONLY ADA compliant Service Dogs are allowed in the event area but NOT onto the piers or ships.
NO Glass Containers
NO weapons of any kind (regardless of permit) including: fi****ms, knives, replica or toy weapons, clubs, stun guns, or anything that ejects a projectile, Mace, Pepper Spray, spray cans or other defensive spray or chemicals
NO Fireworks or explosives of any kind
NO Flammable Liquids
NO Marijuana/illegal drugs and/or paraphernalia
NO Drones/Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
NO Pop-Up Tents
NO bags or purses larger than 7 inches x 10 inches including: backpacks or other large bags and oversized camera bags. **Special consideration will be given to diaper bags, strollers etc. that accompany families with small children)**
NO Gas and charcoal grills
NO Two-way radios and scanners
NO Bullhorns, flags (excluding U.S.), spray paint or demonstration material/equipment
NO skateboards, bicycles, hover boards, motorized bikes, electric bikes (e-bikes), or scooters
NO Gang related clothing/accessories
NO Laser Pointers
NO Propaganda/Political posters, flags or signs displaying personal political views

(San Diego CA, 13 October 2024) the crew of the USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee celebrate the Navy's Birthday with a return to San Diego following a successful SWATT, LFWAP, AND GROUPSAIL.

USS LENAH SUTCLIFFE HIGBEE now serves as the Air and Missile Defense Commander for the Nimitz Strike Group (CCSG-11), a position also known as "NOVEMBER WHISKEY". This week, HIGBEE orchestrated a four-day large-scale missile defense exercise in the SOCAL OPAREA comprised of multiple destroyers (DDGs), littoral combat ships (LCSs) and two aircraft carriers (CVNs). I gathered the crew for a photo on the forecastle at the conclusion of the exercise to commemorate the occasion. Well done team... Get Wins! - CO sends

(San Diego CA, 08 September 2024) The crew of USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee successfully completes Final Battle Problem in preparation for advance phase certification. Final Battle Problem tests the ship's ability to respond to a complex multiday wartime scenario that designed to test all aspects of force protection, warfighting readiness, and damage control.

(San Diego CA, 28 August 2024) The crew of USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee conducts an early morning Sea and Anchor detail.

(San Diego CA, 28 June 2024) The crew of the USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee gathers to compete in the monthly Captains Cup. Congratulations to the Supply Department on their well fought victory!

(Pacific Ocean, April 2024) The flight deck crew aboard USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee at flight quarters.