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Members of the official party depart the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) following a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington, May 16, 2023. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Jeffrey Fassbender was relieved by Cmdr. Douglas Hagenbuch. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sophia H. Bumps)

USS Seawolf (SSN 21) Conducts Change of Command

The fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) conducted a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, May 16, 2023. FULL STORY

230727-N-SS492-1025 PEARL HARBOR (July 27, 2023) Family members greet the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) as it arrives at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 27, 2023. Vermont, the first Block IV Virginia-class submarine to enter service, is a new construction submarine that is joining the six Virginia-class submarines already assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 1. (U.S. Navy photo/video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amy Biller)

USS Vermont Arrives at New Homeport in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) and its crew of approximately 130 Sailors arrived at its new homeport at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 27, 2023. FULL STORY

230413-N-EI510-0048 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 13, 2023) Attendees of the Submarine Warfare Commanders Conference (SWCC) pose for a group photo on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 13, 2023. The purpose of SWCC, which was first held in 2018, is to strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific region through expanded cooperation between submarine force commanders of allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

COMSUBPAC Hosts Submarine Warfare Commanders Conference

Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet hosted the 2023 Submarine Warfare Commanders Conference (SWCC) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 12-14, 2023. FULL STORY

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Jan. 9, 2023) Cmdr. Andrew Domina, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761), greets his family after Springfield’s return to Guam from deployment, Jan. 9. Springfield is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Eric Uhden)

USS Springfield Returns from Deployment

USS Springfield (SSN 761) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Guam after a nearly four month deployment, Jan. 9. FULL STORY

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan. 31, 2024) — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a seven-month deployment, Jan. 31, 2024. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

USS Topeka Conducts Change of Command
January 25, 2024 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) conducted a change of command... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan. 25, 2024) — Cmdr. Christopher Clevenger, incoming commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754), right, relieves Cmdr. James Fulks, outgoing commanding officer of Topeka, during the change of command ceremony for the Topeka on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2024. Topeka, commissioned Oct. 21, 1989, is the third ship of the United States Navy named for the city of Topeka, Kan., and is the fourth “improved” Los Angeles-class submarine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

USS Topeka Returns Home from WESTPAC Deployment
November 30, 2023 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) returned to Joint Base Pearl... MORE

Cmdr. James Fulks, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) hugs his family onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after returning from deployment, Nov. 30. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Amelia Umayam)

USS Vermont Arrives at New Homeport in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
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