USS Oak Hill (LSD 51)

10/19/2020

Congratulations to our MAPees! Well done Shipmates!! Thank you for Crushing it!!!

LS2 Lin
BM2 Yebra
EN3 Ambrosio
OS3 Betz
GM3 Bohan
RS3 Ryder
ITSN Pineda

Announcement video links:

Get ready!
https://youtu.be/6Pfv7ue6V5U
The team at NGIS:
https://youtu.be/jnFn3IPtKYw

09/17/2020

USS Oak Hill Change of Command Ceremony 2020!

09/16/2020

Senior Chief Pinning USS OAK HILL presents ETCS Denker, ENCS Steed, OSCS Bergeron.

09/15/2020

Farewell address to the Sailors and Families of USS OAK HILL

I have been a member of the crew of USS OAK HILL for almost three years and soon it will be time for me to depart like many before me. It has been the honor of my lifetime to have been your Executive and Commanding Officer. The privilege to command USS OAK HILL has been a humbling experience and has filled me with a sense of pride that will last the remainder of my lifetime.

The USS OAK HILL Change of Command Ceremony will be live streamed on our page at 1000 on 17 SEP 2020.

Departing is bitter sweet. Sweet because I leave OAK HILL with a sense of accomplishment, like many of my fellow shipmates, I believe OAK HILL to be the best ship in the Fleet with the best crew any Captain could ask for. I never forgot that it was because of the men and women of OAK HILL that we were and will remain great. Bitter because after almost 3 years I have to say goodbye to my fellow shipmates. I will miss serving you in the chow line, I will miss seeing your smiles, hearing about your families, your struggles, and getting to hear about your dreams and aspirations for the future. Thank you for making all the sacrifices you do everyday to serve our great country. I salute each and every one of you.

My only regret is that I didn’t get to meet the families of our Sailors, who I believe to be the bedrock of our success as Nation Protectors’. Thanks to Meg (our Ombudsman) and Lisa (our FRG President), these two ladies made sure our families were connected to the daily routine of the ship and with their direct support, many of our families avoided troubled waters especially during a unique and challenging COVID deployment. I am truly grateful.

I came to work everyday with one purpose - To serve my country and do my duty to best of my ability. My hope is that my actions made that apparent each and every day. I will leave you with a sense of deep humility and accomplishment. Humility because I was given the privilege and honor of Command which represents the pinnacle of my 30 years of Naval Service. I leave with confidence and a sense of accomplishment because I will deliver a fully trained crew and materially ready ship that is able to answer our nation’s call.

You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers as you proceed on a course that is sound, patrolling the high seas in service to our country. May God bless our crew, our families, and the United States of America.

Wishing you Fair Winds and Following Seas.

Sincerely,

CDR Rod Jacobo
Commanding Officer
USS OAK HILL

07/29/2020

USS Oak Hill July 2020 Frocking Ceremony!

07/15/2020

First Ship from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group Returns from Deployment

Welcome Home, USS Oak Hill!!!!

The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are returning from deployment this month, marking the end of a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 2nd, 5th and 6th Fleet.

07/04/2020

Happy 4th of July to all Oak Hill friends and family! We hope that everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday!

06/14/2020

Here is the 3rd Issue of the Oak Hill Surf Board! Our Sailors and Marines continue to set the standard and live up to the name Nation's Protector!

06/12/2020

Congratulations to our Operations Officer LT Kirby on his selection for award as Amphibious Squadron 8's Junior Officer Excellence in Tactics for 2019. Bravo Zulu Sir!

05/24/2020

Issue two of the Surf Board is here! Both Sailors and Marines aboard Oak Hill continue to stay healthy and accomplish anything that comes their way!

05/12/2020

Photos from USS Oak Hill (LSD 51)'s post

05/12/2020

Photos from USS Oak Hill (LSD 51)'s post

04/06/2020

Commander Carrier Strike Group TEN

Carrier Strike Group TEN's guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf - CG 72 escorted the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group through the Strait of Hormuz April 3, 2020. The Bataan ARG is deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations and comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), and the amphibious transport dock USS NEW YORK (LPD 21). You could see all three ships in these images captured by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Waters aboard the Vella Gulf.

U.S. naval operations in this area ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region that connects the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean with three strategic choke points. #USNavy #GulfSecurity #FreedomOfNavigation

03/24/2020

Oak Hill Deployment 2019-2020

03/13/2020

We apologize for the delay, but here is your USS Oak Hill newsletter for the month of February! We will be creating an issue just like this one every month to send back home. Our Sailors and Marines are doing an amazing job and we will continue to show you the awesome things that they are accomplishing!

02/11/2020

Here is a comic created by Cpl. Shamael Callender assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit!

02/11/2020

We apologize for the delay but congratulations to the deck plate hero from last week Seaman Austin Siu! Some quick facts about Siu are;
- He is from Brooklyn, New York
- His favorite meal is chicken curry
- He loves all movies
- His favorite sports team is the Los Angeles Lakers
Bravo Zulu and keep up the good work shipmate!

01/31/2020

Congratulations to Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Andy Kim on reenlisting today!

01/31/2020

Bravo Zulu to Deck Plate Hero of the Week Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Aireyon Gonzalez! Gonzalez has been an excellent example of leadership aboard Oak Hill and continues to set the right example. Some quick facts about Gonalez are;
- He is a Canton, Ohio native
- His favorite meal is steak and potatoes
- He loves to fire the guns Oak Hill has to offer
- His favorite sports team is America

01/27/2020

Oak Hill Deployment 2019-2020

12/15/2019

Shoutout to all of our hardworking Sailors and Marines for completing all of the scheduled underways leading up to deployment. Here are some the of the photos from the latest underway!

11/28/2019

Today and every day, we’re thankful for our USS Oak Hill family and the opportunity to defend freedom and democracy around the world. #HappyThanksgiving to all and especially to those forward-deployed Sailors on watch right now!

11/22/2019

With deployment around the corner, OAK HILL's Triad and MWR Team would like to invite you to our Command Holiday Party on December 4th.

This year's theme will be MASQUERADE! Come out and enjoy a fun night of friends, drinks, and raffle prizes! And best of all, the event is FREE for sailors. One guest is permitted with a fee of $30. We are also asking sailors to donate one (or more) toy for Toys for Tots; collection will be held at the door.

Attendees will be granted liberty for the following day (Thursday, December 5th).

Guest fees will be collected on-ship until December 3rd on the mess decks.

Sailors, sign yourself and your guest up using the link below (RSVP's are due by close of business Friday, November 29th):

https://oakhill2019.eventbrite.com

To conclude:
What: USS Oak Hill Holiday Party 2019
Who: Ship's Company (Plus 1 guest @ $30)
When: Wednesday, December 4th; Cocktail Hour: 1800; Dinner: 1900
Where: Grand Affairs Ballroom, 2036 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach, VA, 23455
Why: Fun, Friends, Food, Drinks, Dancing, Raffle Prizes!

Any questions, contact the MWR Officer, ENS Reilly, at [email protected]

10/27/2019

Shout out to all those who participated in the Marine Corps Marathon today! We support all of our Blue Green team as they ran today, hoorah!

10/21/2019

Deployment is right around the corner. Is your family prepared? The Command will hold a Pre-Deployment Family Brief on 12 November from 1800-2000 at the JEB Little Creek Chapel Annex. The Fleet and Family Support Center will be presenting the information. This is for married, engaged couples, families and children of the USS OAK HILL. Chaplain Gilliam is the POC. PLEASE RSVP WITH CHAPLAIN GILLIAM VIA EMAIL AT [email protected] Childcare is not available. However, the service member’s divisional Chain of Command is encouraged by the TRIAD (CO, XO, CMC) to let them off early on Tues (12NOV) in order to watch their children so their spouse may attend.

10/14/2019

244 years of sea power! Happy Birthday, US Navy!

10/11/2019

Amphibious Squadron 8

Sailors assigned to USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) and Marines assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit work together to pull the ship into Morehead City, North Carolina, during composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group.

Photos by MC3 Griffin Kersting

10/05/2019

The Oak Hill Triad and Command Support Team had the honor of attending the Hampton Roads Joint Sea Service Ombudsman Appreciation Dinner last week to celebrate and recognize our awesome ombudsman, Peggy Bustos Peterson. It was a wonderful evening spent acknowledging and thanking all the amazing ombudsman volunteers in our community who dedicate their time and energy in taking care of and supporting our families. Their jobs are absolutely critical to the Navy’s mission; we are blessed to have you, Peggy!

09/20/2019

Congratulations to USS OAK HILL’s newest Chief Petty Officers!
LSC Aigbokhan
BMC Sheik
MMC Black
YNC Graves
Navy Chief, Navy Pride!

09/14/2019

The USS Oak Hill would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to our dedicated ombudsman, Peggy Peterson! In honor of Ombudsman Appreciation Day, we want to recognize your hard work and commitment to supporting our Command and our families!

09/08/2019

Congrats to all the #USSOakHillLSD51 Sailors who received awards today!!! Your hard work paid off!!!

08/30/2019

Take a look at a few images of #USSOakHillLSD51's first week of ARGMEUEX... The crew continues to impress with their hard work and determination in everything they do...
#GoNavy #HooYah #HooRah #26thMEU

08/23/2019

Deck Department doing what they do best; HARD WORK!

08/23/2019

Congratulations to all the Sailors that were frocked today aboard the #USSOakHillLSD51!!!

08/20/2019

Congratulations to LTJG Alade on becoming Surface Warfare Officer qualified. Your hard work and dedication have paid off. Bravo Zulu!