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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

230228-N-NO841-0081 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Feb. 28, 2023) The official party salutes during a change of command ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 28, 2023. Missouri is the seventh Virginia-class submarine and the fourth U.S. Navy ship to be named for the state of Missouri. (U.S. Navy photo by Torpedoman 3rd Class Tommy Heng)

USS Missouri (SSN 780) Holds Change of Command Ceremony in Pearl Harbor

Cmdr. Gieorag Andrews relieved Cmdr. Carlos Martinez as commanding officer of USS Missouri. FULL STORY

PEARL HARBOR (November 17, 2022) — Rear Adm. Michael Vernazza, Commander, Fleet Information Warfare Command/Information Warfare Task Force Pacific, addresses a group of junior officers at a flag officer panel held during the inaugural Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Junior Officer Undersea Symposium and Training (JOUST) event, Nov. 17, 2022. Pacific JOUST is an all-community event, planned and executed by junior officers to develop the U.S. Navy's future undersea warfare leaders. (Badges blurred for security purposes).

COMSUBPAC Hosts Undersea Warfare Symposium for Junior Officers

More than 50 junior officers gathered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the inaugural Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Junior Officer Undersea Symposium and Training (JOUST) event, Nov. 14-18, 2022. Full Story

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Oct. 25, 2022) -- Rear Adm. Jeff Jablon, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, bottom row, center, poses for a photo with submarine force leadership in front of Lockwood Hall during Group and Major Commanders’ Officer Training Symposium (GAMCOTS), Oct. 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 2nd Class Leland T. Hasty II)

Pacific Submarine Force Holds GAMCOTS at Pearl Harbor

Rear Adm. Jeff Jablon, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, hosted the Group and Major Commanders’ Officer Training Symposium (GAMCOTS), a three-day leadership training symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 25-27, 2022. FULL STORY

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COMSUBPAC Hosts Submarine Warfare Commanders Conference
April 13, 2023 — PEARL HARBOR, HI — Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet hosted the 2023 Submarine Warfare... MORE

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.

Visit by Deputy Prime Minister Caps Busy Port Visit for USS Asheville in Australia
March 16, 2023 — HMAS STIRLING, Australia – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758)... MORE

HMAS STIRLING, Australia (March 16, 2023) - Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles shakes hands with Lt. j.g. Michael Nix, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758), before going onboard for a tour, March 16. Asheville conducted multiple tours for distinguished visitors during a routine port visit to HMAS Stirling, Western Australia to enhance interoperability and communication, and strengthen relationships with the Royal Australian Navy. (Courtesy photo by Australian Department of Defence)

Submarine Readiness Squadron 33 Changes Command
March 3, 2023 — Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 33 held a change of command ceremony at the USS Bowfin Memorial... MORE

230303-N-NO841-0157 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (March 3, 2023) Cmdr. Andrew Lichtenstein, incoming commanding officer, Submarine Readiness Squadron 33, speaks during the change of command ceremony for Submarine Readiness Squadron 33 at the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, March 3, 2023. Submarine Readiness Squadron 33 provides operational support for Pearl Harbor homeported submarines, their crews, families, and the staffs of Submarine Squadrons 1 and 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Torpedoman 3rd Class Tommy Heng)

USS Missouri (SSN 780) Holds Change of Command Ceremony in Pearl Harbor
February 28, 2023 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) conducted a change of command... MORE