USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53)

USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way

Sunrises are always best at sea.
04/09/2026

Sunrises are always best at sea.

Congratulations to DCC Morales for his reenlistment. Thank you to the Angel of the Winds Arena for hosting the event!
04/08/2026

Congratulations to DCC Morales for his reenlistment. Thank you to the Angel of the Winds Arena for hosting the event!

Congratulations to LTJG Lee, LTJG Walters, and LTJG Devany for earning their SWO pins!
03/21/2026

Congratulations to LTJG Lee, LTJG Walters, and LTJG Devany for earning their SWO pins!

Congratulations to the following award recipients, Sailors who earned their ESWS pins this quarter, and our frocked Sail...
03/17/2026

Congratulations to the following award recipients, Sailors who earned their ESWS pins this quarter, and our frocked Sailors!

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- LCDR Johnson

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- LTJG Stager
- OS3 Rosas
- MM2 Nievesreyes
- STG2 Chatman

Sailor of the Year
- NC1 Vantine

Bluejacket of the Year
- OS2 Rosas

Good Conduct Award
- IT1 Larocque
- FC2 Aguirre
- FC2 Masonlais
- GSM3 Gordilloolea
- GM2 McNair
- ET2 Condit
- OS2 Pettergarcia
- STG2 Richardson
- FCA2 Shampton
- IT3 Matos Cordero
- MR3 Olearossano
- BM3 Paezperalta
- RS3 Villard

ESWS Pins
- FC2 Loyaza
- OS2 Rich

Frocked Sailors
- GSM3 Barlow

The primary objective of a Rescue and Assistance (R&A) mission is to rescue personnel at sea and to assist another unit ...
03/03/2026

The primary objective of a Rescue and Assistance (R&A) mission is to rescue personnel at sea and to assist another unit in distress. JOHN PAUL JONES stands ready to conduct such drills on a moment’s notice.

Thank you to our MWR team for throwing a magnificent morale-boosting party!
02/25/2026

Thank you to our MWR team for throwing a magnificent morale-boosting party!

01/19/2026

ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan. 13, 2026) — Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivered Status of the Force remarks at the 38th Annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) National Symposium in Arlington, Va., Jan.13. He focused on the indispensable role of the Sailor ...

01/01/2026

In 2025, we celebrated the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday.

Now, join us as we sail into 2026 to celebrate 250 years of American independence and the enduring freedom our Navy protects.

Happy New Year!

U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) successfully conducted a series of test events exercising live...
12/21/2025

U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) successfully conducted a series of test events exercising live-fire missile training.

Yesterday, JPJ Sailors celebrated the anniversary of our ship’s commissioning and our Sailors’ December birthdays!
12/19/2025

Yesterday, JPJ Sailors celebrated the anniversary of our ship’s commissioning and our Sailors’ December birthdays!

Happy 32nd birthday, JOHN PAUL JONES!
12/18/2025

Happy 32nd birthday, JOHN PAUL JONES!

USS JOHN PAUL JONES recently had the opportunity to visit San Francisco!
12/15/2025

USS JOHN PAUL JONES recently had the opportunity to visit San Francisco!

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