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USS Chicago Changes Hands
August 31, 2018 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) held a change of command ceremony at the historic USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park in Pearl Harbor, August 31.Cmdr. Chance Litton relieved Cmdr. Brian E. Turney as the commanding officer of Chicago.The ceremony's guest speaker, Capt. Dave Soldow, assistant... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 31, 2018) - Cmdr. Brian Turney, left, is relieved of command by Cmdr. Chance Litton, during the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) change of command ceremony at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Aug. 31. Cmdr. Steven Dawley relieved Moller as commanding officer of Chicago. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shaun Griffin/Released)

Nebraska Blue Conducts Change of Command Ceremony
August 9, 2018 — BANGOR, Wash – The Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) welcomed a new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony, Aug. 9.Cmdr. James Lembo, from Mesa, Arizona, relieved Cmdr. Jason Geddes, from Indianapolis, Indiana, during the ceremony held at Deterrent Park.“To my crew, my warriors, I want... MORE

BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2018) - Cmdr. Jason Geddes, right, from Indianapolis, Indiana, is relieved by Cmdr. Jim Lembo, from Mesa, Arizona, during a change of command ceremony for the Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739). Under the leadership of Geddes, the crew recently returned from their first strategic deterrent patrol since 2013, following an extended engineered refueling overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/released)

ON SCENE, UNSEEN: RIMPAC Submarines Showcase Capability in Undersea Domain
August 3, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 27, 2018) — Multinational submarine forces conducted high-tech scenario-based exercises in the undersea domain enhancing partnership and cooperation during the world’s largest international maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) June 27 through August 2.The Virginia-class fast-attack submarines... MORE

USS Columbia Changes Hands
August 3, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) held a change of command ceremony at the historic Pearl Harbor submarine piers August 3.Cmdr. Tyler Forrest relieved Cmdr. Dave Edgerton as the commanding officer of Columbia.The ceremony's guest speaker, Capt. Paul Davis, commander, Submarine Squadron... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (August 3, 2018) - Cmdr. Dave Edgerton, outgoing commanding officer of Los Angles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) walks of the submarine after the change of command ceremony on the historic submarine piers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, August 3. Cmdr. Tyler Forrest relieved Cmdr. Dave Edgerton as Columbia’s commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton)

Cmdr. Sterling S. Jordan Assumes Responsibility as the Commanding Officer of USS Hawaii (SSN 776)
August 2, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Aug. 2, 2018) — Cmdr. Sterling S. Jordan assumed responsibility as the commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) during a change of command ceremony on the historic submarine piers of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Aug. 2.Jordan properly relieved Cmdr. John C. Roussakies and... MORE

Cmdr. John C. Roussakies, commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776), walks through the side boys during a change of command ceremony on the submarine piers in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, August 2. Cmdr. Sterling S. Jordan relieved Roussakies as Hawaii’s commanding officer.

USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) Returns from First Strategic Deterrent Patrol Since 2013
July 12, 2018 — The Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) returned to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, July 12, following the boat’s first strategic deterrent mission since 2013.Nebraska recently completed a 41-month Engineered Refueling Overhaul (ERO) to extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years. “Nebraska's return... MORE

PUGET SOUND, Wash. (July 12, 2018) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Hood Canal as it returns home Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following the boat's first strategic patrol since 2013. Nebraska recently completed a 41-month engineered refueling overhaul, which will extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

Submarine Squadron 11 Welcomes Chilean Submarine to San Diego
July 3, 2018 — SAN DIEGO -- Commander, Submarine Squadron 11 (CSS-11) welcomed the diesel-electric Chilean Submarine (CS) Simpson (SS 21) to Naval Base Point Loma as part of the Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI) program, June 26.DESI, established in 2001 by U.S. Fleet Forces Command, enhances the Navy's capability to operate with diesel-electric... MORE

USS Oklahoma City Returns to Guam
June 29, 2018 — SANTA RITA, Guam -- Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) returned to its homeport of Apra Harbor, Guam, June 29. Oklahoma City conducted routine patrols throughout the Indo-Pacific region in support of maritime security operations that promote stability while maintaining key partnerships with allies across the region... MORE

170629-N-PK553-220 SANTA RITA, Guam (June 29, 2018) Chief Electonics Technician Navigation Michael Levy receives a kiss from wife Crystal during a homecoming ceremony on the pier for Los-Angeles class fast attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723), June 29. Oklahoma City is one of four forward-deployed submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Culinary Specialist Seaman Jonathan Perez)

Submarine Squadron 7 Changes Hands
June 22, 2018 — Commander, Submarine Squadron 7 held a change of command and retirement ceremony at the historic submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 22. Capt. Robert Roncska, commanding officer of Submarine Squadron 7, was relieved by Capt. Paul Davis.Capt. Dennis Murphy (Ret.) was the guest speaker for the ceremony and praised Roncska for his... MORE

Capt. Robert A. Roncska (Ret.) and his family are piped ashore during the Submarine Squadron 7 change of command and retirement ceremony on the submarine piers in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 22. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

Pacific Bowfin Submarine Veterans Host Memorial Day Ceremony
May 28, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR – Veterans, active duty service members and guests of the Pacific Submarine Force gathered to celebrate Memorial day at the Parche Park and Submarine Memorial in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 28.The ceremony’s guest speaker, Capt. Anthony Carullo, chief of staff, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, spoke of... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (May 28, 2018) – Capt. Anthony Carullo, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet chief of staff, addresses guests during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Parche Park and Submarine Memorial in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 28. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee)