USS Spruance - DDG 111

USS SPRUANCE (DDG 111) was honored to host Commanding Officer Capt JO Takemasa and the crew of JS Chokai (DDG 176) during their visit.
This engagement highlights the strong alliance and continued partnership between the United States Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, reinforcing our shared commitment to security, stability, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

⚓ Congratulations to the USS SPRUANCE 2025 Sailors of the Year! ⚓

🌟 Senior Sailor of the Year: IC1 Dexter Balitang
💻 Sailor of the Year: IT2 Cameron Lee
🧭 Junior Sailor of the Year: QM3 Martina Ramirezjeronimo

Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence reflect the finest traditions of naval service. Bravo Zulu to all for representing the Quiet Warrior spirit with pride and distinction!

USS SPRUANCE will be hosting our holiday party on Thursday, 15th of October! Remind your loved ones to buy tickets if you would like to attend as a plus one! This is our chance to get our team of warfighters together with our families for camaraderie, esprit de corps, and to celebrate our TEAM!

We look forward to seeing you there: 15 October 2025. 1730. Venue 808. 808 J Street San Diego.

If you any questions - ask your SPRUANCE Sailor!

The Quiet Warriors were able to celebrate the Navy’s birthday! The Navy has been thriving for 250 years and we had both our oldest and youngest Sailor cut our celebratory cake. Happy Birthday Navy!

USS SPRUANCE was able to recognize a multitude of Sailors yesterday with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. We thank these courageous and strong individuals! Fight’s Now SPRUANCE!

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USS SPRUANCE was able to Meritoriously Advance one of our Sailors on Wednesday!This means that he/she has demonstrated incredible achievement in their rate, leadership potential, and a high performer in the command.

BM2 Cape was meritoriously advanced from Petty Officer Third Class to Petty Officer Second Class! Congratulations BM2 Cape, your commitment to the safety of the ship and your fellow shipmates shows.

USS Spruance held a townhall event for family and friends which gave everyone an opportunity to ask our triad questions and concerns! Thank you all to those who came to support our Quiet Warriors.

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USS Spruance wants to recognize our Quiet Warriors for the hard work and dedication they continuously prove on a day to day basis. Our Commanding Officer, CDR Leigh Tate recognized five sailors at our all hands call Thursday, 25 September 2025 with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal as well as a promotion to Petty Officer Third Class!⚓️

CS3 Alon
GM1 Quintana
GM2 Arab
DC3 Munoz Delgado
GMSN Joy

USS Spruance will be hosting a town hall event this Thursday, the 25th of September. Family members and loved ones are welcome to join with questions and concerns that they would like answered by our leaders! The fight starts with the support our Quiet Warriors receive from back home. We hope to see you there!

Event details will be posted on this page!

🎉⚓ HUGE congratulations to LS3 Bacani and MR3 MunozDelgado on being mapped to Petty Officer Third Class! 🙌 Your dedication, drive, and determination pushed you to the next level — and you’ve earned every bit of it. The journey continues, and we can’t wait to see you crush it as PO3s! 💪🌊

Congratulations to FCC Schwanek on your reenlistment! More years in the Navy means more chance to lead, serve, and leave your mark. We’re lucky to have your dedication, experience, and leadership aboard USS Spruance. Here’s to more adventures ahead!