Chuck Anderson

USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on May 27, 1995. Named after Paul Hamilton, the third Secretary of the Navy, the ship has participated in numerous operations, including maritime security, ballistic missile defense, and anti-piracy missions worldwide. She has deployed multiple times to the Middle East, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and has conducted joint exercises with allied navies to promote regional stability. Throughout her service, USS Paul Hamilton has proven to be a vital asset in advancing U.S. naval presence and maintaining freedom of navigation in critical sea lanes.

Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific (NCTAMS PAC), headquartered in Wahiawa, Hawaii, traces its roots to the early days of naval communications in the Pacific theater during World War II. Originally established to provide radio and telegraph support for U.S. naval operations, the command evolved with advancing technology to become the central hub for secure communications, data transfer, and cyber operations across the Indo-Pacific region. In 1990, the unit officially became NCTAMS PAC, consolidating several communications commands to streamline and strengthen fleet connectivity. Today, NCTAMS PAC remains vital to U.S. national security, ensuring uninterrupted global communications for the Navy, joint forces, and allied partners throughout the Pacific area of responsibility.

USS Russell (DDG-59) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1997. Named in honor of Rear Admiral John Henry Russell and his son, Major General John Henry Russell Jr., the ship has participated in multiple deployments supporting global maritime security and anti-piracy operations. USS Russell has played a key role in joint exercises with allied navies, enhancing interoperability and readiness in the Pacific and beyond. The vessel continues to serve as a vital asset in the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet, equipped with advanced Aegis combat systems and multi-mission capabilities.