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01/26/2024
It was an honor and privilege to host Major General Borgschulte (Third Marine Airwing). USS TULSA is the future of Mine Warfare, and to share that vision with the USMC is invaluable as we move forward with our shared mission.
TOUGH-ABLE-READY
10/14/2023
On behalf of USS Tulsa, we'd like to wish a very Happy 248th Birthday to the United States Navy! Another year down, another year full of great memories.
06/14/2023
ATTENTION TO FROCKING
USS TULSA has the privilege of pinning our newest Petty Officers.
BM1 Christopher Hampton
HT1 Stephen Dettling
GM1 Christopher Hernandez
EN3 James Damoude
EN3 Connor Dozier
MN3 Kyle Bankord
Bravo Zulu, shipmates! The fleet grows ever stronger by having you in it.
06/07/2023
A MOMENT OF SILENCE
“The Battle of Midway is often referred to as the turning point in the Pacific during WWII, where the campaign had a momentum shift, and our Navy’s defensive posture became an insurmountable offensive posture… Not only was history made at this small island, but modern Naval warfare itself has changed. Today, as we gather to commemorate the significance of the battle of midway and those who served in it, we also celebrate the battle’s evolving legacy… Here and now, we all can see the importance of why this heritage is deliberately passed down to the next generation, who now train for war, and must be inspired to find new ways of meeting challenges… We have Midway to serve as our marker to serve as a strong example of who we are, why we exist, and consider how naval legacies are made.”
-FCC Timothy Vickrey (SW)
https://youtu.be/kz5vPO_iZMM
04/26/2023
ATTENTION TO REENLISTMENT!
It’s always an honor to witness sailors take the oath of enlistment. Congratulations to OSC McCray, OSC Russell, EM1 Herigstad, EN1 Watson, BM1 McCoy and BM2 Coleman on their reenlistments. Bravo Zulu, Shipmates! We look forward to watching your continued success, and can’t wait to see what these next few years will have in store for you.
04/19/2023
Bravo Zulu to IT2 Clark who was selected by SURFPAC San Diego as this month's Cyber Warrior of the Month!
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, IT2 James Browne Clark IV Enlisted in the Navy in October 2019. Following completion of basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, he reported to Information Systems Technician “A” and “C” school in Pensacola, Florida.
His duty assignments include LCSRON T2Q and LCS Crew 215 where he deployed with USS TULSA (LCS 16) during 2022 and was operational in Guam, Majuro, South China Seas, Hawaii, 3rd and 7th Fleet.
His personal awards include the Navy Achievement Medal and Sailor of the Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Quarter 3. IT2 Clark currently resides in Chula Vista, CA with his dog Chevy.
04/13/2023
MAP! MAP! MAP!
The Meritorious Advancement Program is intended to give COs the opportunity to recognize their best Sailors by advancing them when they are ready for the next level of responsibility. The program gives greater authority to commands to better shape their workforce and the Navy by developing and rewarding our most talented Sailors.
USS Tulsa is proud to announce the promotion of EN1 Brendan Cloud (Plankowner) and MN2 Jonathan Alonsojuarez. Bravo Zulu, Shipmates! We can’t wait to see what you’re going to do next.
04/01/2023
Happy 130th Birthday Chief Petty Officers!
This prestigious birthday was first celebrated on April 1st, 1893. Since then, Chief Petty Officers have created a crucial element of trust, devotion and respect throughout our Naval force.
Thank you, Chief Petty Officers, for all your knowledge, leadership, and mentorship!
03/31/2023
When USS Tulsa needs support, who do we call? The Navy Reserves!
Shoutout to BM2 Fernandez for his critical support these past two weeks. Thank you, Boats! It’s because of sailors like you that Tulsa and her crew are able to push through this DSRA. Bravo Zulu, Shipmate!
03/25/2023
The weather may have shut down our burger burn, but that won’t stop us from decompressing with a little Chik-Fil-A and board games!
03/15/2023
What do we do when Portland experiences its second-largest snow storm on record (10.8 inches)? Keep standing a vigilant watch, obviously! A little snow never kept a TULSA sailor from their mission.
Shoutout to our Executive Officer CDR Thomas for staying with the duty section and coordinating a safe turnover while Portland’s roads proved largely impassable.
03/13/2023
When a sailor hears the rapid ringing of the bells, will they be ready?
The DCI and 8010-Ch.12 drills are designed around ships in an industrial environment, and that provides its own unique set of challenges. There were many lessons learned from the incident onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, and those lessons have lead to the implementation of new drills and trainings meant to make sure every sailor is prepared when they hear those bells ring.
TULSA BLUE recently completed the DCI and 8010 drills. The possibility of having to respond to a casualty is a very real and sobering possibility while in the yards, but with this training and certification under our belt, we are more ready than ever to defend our ship and see Her sail again.
USS TULSA.
Tough. Able. Ready.