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If you wish to contact the ombudsman for USS Russell she can be reached at [email protected]. Official US Navy Homepage
http://www.navy.mil

Navy Recruiting
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Freedom of Information Act Website
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Su***de Prevention Lifeline
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Veterans/Default.aspx

No Fear Act
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Pages/NoFear.aspx

08/11/2026

🌊☀️ USS RUSSELL BEACH DAY 2026 ⚓️🐉

Sun, sand, good food, and even better company! 🏖️🌴

A huge THANK YOU to all of our Sailors, families, and friends who came out and joined us for USS RUSSELL Beach Day!

We’re grateful for everyone who helped make the day possible and for all of our RUSSELL families and friends who continue to support our Sailors both at sea and ashore.

STRENGTH IN FREEDOM! ⚓️
GO RED DRAGONS! 🐉🔥

08/05/2026

🌊⚓ USS RUSSELL (DDG 59) MWR PRESENTS: BEACH DAY! ⚓🌊

Join USS Russell MWR for an afternoon of sun, sand, and great company at Gator Beach, Naval Base Coronado! Bring your family, friends, and shipmates for a fun-filled day by the ocean.

📅 Date: Friday, August 7
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Gator Beach
Near Silver Strand Boulevard & Tarawa Road
Coronado, CA 92118

🏖️ We’ll be at Cabanas #651 & #652

Enjoy a relaxing day featuring:
☀️ Beach games
🌊 Ocean views
🏖️ Shaded cabanas
🎶 Music and great company
🍔 Food, snacks, and refreshments

🎒 What to Bring:
• Beach towel
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Beach chairs (optional)
• Family and friends!

📍 Directions: Search “Gator Beach, Coronado” in Google Maps or Apple Maps, or head to the intersection of Silver Strand Boulevard and Tarawa Road.

We hope to see everyone from USS Russell there for a great day of camaraderie, relaxation, and fun. Don’t miss it!

08/04/2026

⚓ Congratulations to USS Russell’s FY-27 Chief Selects! ⚓

Today, we proudly celebrate LSC Select Pallares and YNC Select Waddell on their selection to join the ranks of the United States Navy Chief Petty Officer Mess.

Your dedication, resilience, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to your Sailors have earned you this incredible milestone. Selection is a testament to the countless hours of hard work, sacrifice, and leadership you’ve demonstrated throughout your careers.

As women preparing to wear the anchors, you also represent the strength, capability, and excellence that continue to shape the future of our Navy. Your success serves as an inspiration to every Sailor who dreams of leading from the front, proving that character, competence, and commitment know no boundaries.

The journey has just begun. Embrace every lesson, every challenge, and every opportunity to grow during Chief Season.

The USS Russell crew stands proudly behind you as you take the next step toward joining the Chief’s Mess.

Congratulations, Chief Selects! Now go earn those anchors! ⚓

07/10/2026

*** Late Post***
⚓️ From the Deckplates to the Wardroom ⚓️
Please join us in congratulating ENS Gordon on his commissioning from Boatswain’s Mate First Class to Ensign.

Through dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to mission and crew, ENS Gordon has exemplified what it means to rise through the ranks and answer the call to serve at a higher level. This milestone marks not just a change in rank, but a continuation of a legacy of excellence and service.

The Russell Red Dragons are proud to have been part of this journey and look forward to seeing the impact ENS Gordon will make as a Naval Officer.
⚓️ Congratulations, ENS Gordon!
Fair winds and following seas as you begin this next chapter.

07/08/2026

⚓ USS Russell (DDG-59) Change of Command ⚓

The crew of USS Russell, the Red Dragons, proudly celebrated a Change of Command ceremony, honoring the time-honored naval tradition of the formal transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from one Commanding Officer to the next.

Today, we bid a heartfelt farewell to CDR Kailey Snyder, whose leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the crew and mission have left a lasting impact on the RUSSELL team. We extend our sincere gratitude for her service and wish her fair winds and following seas as she embarks on her next assignment. We are honored to welcome CDR Andrew Long as the next Commanding Officer of USS Russell.

The officers and crew look forward to serving under your leadership as we continue to strengthen our warfighting readiness, uphold the proud legacy of the Red Dragons, and remain ready to answer our nation’s call. Please join us in thanking CDR Snyder for her outstanding leadership and welcoming CDR Long to the RUSSELL Red Dragon Family.

Fair Winds and Following Seas!

05/18/2026

⚓️ At an All Hands call, we proudly recognized several outstanding Red Dragons as they approach the end of their tour. 🐉

Their sustained superior performance, professionalism, and commitment to mission accomplishment were honored with the presentation of the following:

🏅 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal

LT Ballew

🏅 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM)

LTJG Messina

IT1 McCoy

CTT2 Grisolano

IC2 Lim

MM2 Ludwig

GSE2 Mahinay

These awards reflect countless hours of hard work, leadership, and dedication that directly contributed to the success of our command. Each Red Dragon recognized today has made a lasting impact on our team and upheld the highest standards of our Navy.

While their time with the Red Dragons is nearing its close, their legacy will continue to shape the command long after their departure.

🐉 Red Dragon Strong.

05/02/2026

We proudly recognize a significant milestone as BMC Gibson raises his right hand and commits to continued service in the United States Navy. ⚓️

From the first line thrown to the last evolution secured, BMs are involved in every evolution aboard. They are proud to stand among those who keep the Navy moving, one mission at a time. ⚓️

Boatswain’s Mates—where tradition meets toughness. Let’s Go, Red Dragon Family!

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04/28/2026

We proudly recognize a significant milestone as a QM2 Rogersstandford raises his right hand and commits to continued service in the United States Navy. ⚓️

Reenlistment is more than a ceremony—it’s a reaffirmation of dedication, resilience, and the unwavering commitment to mission and shipmates. Each oath represents a choice to keep serving something greater than oneself.

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04/23/2026

Please join us in congratulating our Sailors of the Quarter on their well-deserved selection.

Senior Sailor of the Quarter, IT1(SW) Osorio
Sailor of the Quarter, LS2(SW) Montesmunoz
Junior Sailor of the Quarter, MM3 Rivera
Blue Jacket of the Quarter, ITSN Snover

Their sustained superior performance, dedication to mission accomplishment, and commitment to excellence set them apart from their peers. These Sailors exemplify the Navy’s core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment every day.

02/15/2026

Red Dragons on Deck!

From Duty Section Turnover to Firefighting Drills, Re-stow all gear and REPEAT.

Hooyah Red Dragons! Always Ready! ⚓️

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USS RUSSELL (DDG 59)
San Diego, CA
96677

Telephone

+16195564012

Website

https://www.surfpac.navy.mil/ddg59/

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