Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Atlantic

04/24/2026

04/24/2026

Meet our Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year! 🎉

Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (CNSL) named the FY2025 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year (SOY) during a Ceremony held at the Brashear Conference Center in Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story, Virginia, April 16, 2026.

The selections were announced at the SOY dinner, wrapping up the week hosted by CNSL. Damage Controlman 1st Class Marissa Macaluso, assigned to Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Atlantic, was named as the Shore Sailor of the Year. Machinery Repairman1 st Class Kyle Byrd, assigned to USS Mitscher (DDG57) was selected as the Sea Sailor of the Year. Congratulations to DC1 Macaluso and MR1 Byrd! Thank you for your dedication to the .

Read more here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/563540/surflant-names-sea-and-shore-sailors-year

04/22/2026

Huge congratulations to DC1 Macaluso on being named COMNAVSURFLANT Shore Sailor of the Year 2025!

We are extremely proud of you and everything this represents. Your leadership, work ethic, and dedication to the mission do not go unnoticed. You continue to set the standard and inspire those around you every day.

Well deserved and we’re excited to see what’s next for you. Bravo Zulu! ⚓️

03/25/2026

USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. has arrived in Norfolk.

A big moment for the crew and everyone who played a role in getting her here. The work behind the scenes made this possible, and it shows.

CNSG welcomed the ship and crew, with the Commodore on the pier to meet Medal of Honor recipient Col. Barnum, the ship’s namesake, along with his wife, Martha Hill, the ship’s sponsor.

03/18/2026

03/17/2026

After more than 10 years, USS Tortuga (L*D 46) is back underway.

CNSG team, you all did an amazing job getting her there. This was a full team effort from start to finish, and it shows. All the time, work, and attention to detail paid off in a safe and successful underway.

Proud of this team and everything that went into bringing Tortuga back to sea.

02/01/2026

❄️❄️Update as of 10 a.m. this morning!❄️❄️

Mainly reflecting that the main Navy Exchange, Package Store and CD-33 will open at noon today!

We hope everyone is staying warm and safe!

01/28/2026

Excellence across the command was highlighted during an all-hands call recognizing Sailors for their hard work, professionalism, and contributions to mission success. Congratulations to all awardees, with special recognition given to the Sailor of the Quarter, EN1 Muzic, and Junior Sailor of the Quarter, GSM2 Valencia. Thank you for the professionalism, effort, and pride you bring to the mission every day.

12/25/2025

Thank you to our Sailors, civilians, and families who make the mission possible every day. Happy holidays.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!