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ICEX 2016 Camp Operations Conclude Successfully; Submarine Ops Continue
March 29, 2016 — NORFOLK (NNS) -- The Navy announced March 25 that all primary objectives for Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016 have been met and the breakdown of Ice Camp Sargo is underway."The objectives of demonstrating presence, gaining additional Arctic operational experience, furthering partnerships and expanding scientific research were all achieved over the four... MORE

160311-N-QA919-061 Arctic Circle (March 13, 2016) - Ice Camp Sargo, located in the Arctic Circle, serves as the main stage for Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016 and will house more than 200 participants from four nations over the course of the exercise. ICEX 2016 is a five-week exercise designed to research, test, and evaluate operational capabilities in the region. ICEX 2016 allows the U.S. Navy to assess operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and develop partnerships and collaborative efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Thompson)

USS Hampton Holds Change of Command
November 2, 2015 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma, Oct. 30... MORE

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 30, 2015) Capt. Gene Doyle, commander, Submarine Squadron 11, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767). Cmdr. Theron Davis relieved Cmdr. Lincoln Reifsteck during the ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek A. Harkins/Released)

USS Hampton Returns Home from Deployment
October 14, 2015 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) returned to its homeport Oct. 11 following an extended deployment... MORE

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 13, 2015) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) is pierside after returning home from an extended deployment. Hampton deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility where the crew executed the Chief of Naval Operations' Maritime Strategy in supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

Submarine USS Hampton Returns from Deployment
December 19, 2013 — Friends and family of Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) welcomed home Hampton's crew Dec. 18 following a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific... MORE

SAN DIEGO (December 18, 2013) Chief Sonar Technician Submarine Geoff Walker holds his 11-month old daughter Arya following the return of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) following a six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom (Released)

USS Hampton Visits Singapore during Western Pacific Deployment
August 26, 2013 — The San Diego based Los Angeles-class, fast attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) arrived at Changi Naval Base Singapore Aug. 22 for a visit during a deployment to the Western Pacific... MORE

USS Hampton Departs for Western Pacific Deployment
June 18, 2013 — USS Hampton (SSN 767) deployed from Naval Base Point Loma for a scheduled six-month Western Pacific deployment, June 18... MORE

SAN DIEGO (June 18, 2013) Capt. Thomas Ishee, commander Submarine Squadron 11 (lower left) talks to Cmdr. Lincoln Reifsteck, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767), as the boat prepares to depart for a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific region in support of the Chief of Naval Operations' Maritime Strategy, which includes maritime security, forward presence, sea control, and power projection. Hampton was commissioned November 16, 1993 and is named after Hampton, Iowa, S.C. and Va. Displacing more than 6,900 tons, Hampton has a crew of nearly 140 Sailors and is one of six Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarines homeported in San Diego. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom. (Released)

USS Hampton Holds Change of Command
October 18, 2012 — USS Hampton (SSN 767) held a change of command ceremony on Naval Base Point Loma Oct. 5... MORE

USS Hampton Surfaces on "Top of the World"
April 20, 2004 — The fast-attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767), along with the Royal Navy submarine HMS Tireless, surfaced through the ice at the North Pole April 19... MORE

North Polar Region (Apr. 19, 2004) - The crew of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) posted a sign reading "North Pole" made by the crew after surfacing in the polar ice cap region. Hampton and the Royal Navy Trafalgar class attack submarine HMS Tireless took part in ICEX 04, a joint operational exercise beneath the polar ice cap. Both the Tireless and Hampton crews met on the ice, including scientists traveling aboard both submarines to collect data and perform experiments. The Ice Exercise demonstrates the U.S. and British Submarine Force's ability to freely navigate in all international waters, including the Arctic. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Kevin Elliott. (RELEASED)