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Submarine Squadron 7 Holds Change of Command Ceremony at Pearl Harbor
July 25, 2025 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 25, 2025) - Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 7 held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 25, 2025. Capt. Jeff Fassbender, from St. Marys, Kansas, relieved Capt. Corey Poorman, from Severna Park, Maryland, as CSS 7 commodore aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 25, 2025) - Capt. Jeff Fassbender, incoming commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 7, delivers remarks during the CSS 7 change of command ceremony aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771), July 25, 2025. During the ceremony, Fassbender, from St. Marys, Kansas, relieved Capt. Corey Poorman, from Severna Park, Maryland, as CSS 7 commodore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

USS Indiana Changes Homeport to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
July 22, 2025 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 22, 2025. Indiana joined Submarine Squadron 7 as its third Virginia-class submarine after transiting from its previous homeport of Groton, Connecticut.“The crew and I are grateful for... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 22, 2025) - Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during its change of homeport, July 22, 2025. Indiana is assigned to Submarine Squadron 7 and is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

USS Toledo Arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
July 12, 2025 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, from its previous homeport of Portsmouth, Virginia, July 12, 2025. Toledo joined Submarine Squadron 7 as their fourth Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine.“Our crew is excited to finally arrive in Pearl Harbor after... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 12, 2025) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during its change of homeport, July 12, 2025. Toledo is assigned to Submarine Squadron 7 and is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

Capt. Nathan Luther Assumes Command of Submarine Squadron 17
May 16, 2025 — Capt. Nathan Luther relieved Capt. Chimi Zacot as commander of Submarine Squadron 17 (CSS-17) during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, May 16. Rear Adm. Christopher Nash, commander of Submarine Group 9 (SUBGRU-9), presided over the ceremony.CSS-17 comprises seven Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines and is responsible for... MORE

Capt. Nathan Luther relieves Capt. Chimi Zacot as commodore of Submarine Squadron 17 as Rear Adm. Christopher Nash, commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9, presides during a change of command ceremony held at the Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor chapel, May 16, 2025. SUBGRU-9 exercises administrative control authority for assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, supply and material readiness of SSBNs and their crews. SUBGRU-9 is also responsible for nuclear submarines undergoing conversion or overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. SUBGRU-9’s subordinate commands include Submarine Readiness Squadron 31, Submarine Squadrons 17 and 19, eight SSBNs, two SSGNs, and four SSNs homeported in the Pacific Northwest. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwedelyn Ohrazda)

USS Alexandria returns to Naval Base Point Loma following seven-month Pacific Ocean deployment
May 15, 2025 — NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA (May 15, 2025) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) returned home to Naval Base Point Loma following a successful seven-month deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2025.Alexandria deployed in 2024 from its homeport of Naval Base Point Loma, California, on a... MORE

Cmdr. Christopher Rose, center, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757), observes mooring operations as the boat returns to Naval Base Point Loma following a 7-month deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2025.

Commander, Submarine Squadron 1 Conducts Change of Command aboard USS Vermont
May 9, 2025 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii (May 9, 2025) - Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 1 conducted a change of command ceremony aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 9, 2025.Capt. Chris Hedrick, from Glendale, California, relieved Capt. Aaron Peterson, from Scotland, South... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (May 9, 2025) - Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, receives report of relief from Capt. Chris Hedrick, incoming commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 1, aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792), during the change of command ceremony for CSS-1, May 9, 2025. CSS-1 is composed of six Virginia-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, special operations forces support, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

Rear Adm. Christopher Nash Assumes Command of Submarine Group Nine
April 29, 2025 — Rear Adm. Christopher Nash relieved Rear Adm. Thomas Wall as commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9 during a change of command ceremony held onboard Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington, April 29, 2025.Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Naval Submarine Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SUBPAC), presided over the ceremony held in... MORE

Rear Adm. Christopher Nash arrives to a change of command ceremony at a Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, April 29, 2025. During the ceremony Nash relieved Rear Adm. Thomas Wall as commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9. SUBGRU-9 exercises administrative control authority for assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, supply and material readiness of SSBNs and their crews. SUBGRU-9 is also responsible for nuclear submarines undergoing conversion or overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn L. Ohrazda)

Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Changes Command aboard USS Montana
April 12, 2025 — Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SUBPAC) conducted a change of command ceremony aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Montana (SSN 794) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 11. Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, from Convoy, Ohio, relieved Rear Adm. Rick Seif, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and assumed duties as the 45th... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 11, 2025) – Rear Adm. Rick Seif, left, outgoing commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, is relieved by Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, incoming commander, during the COMSUBPAC change of command ceremony aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Montana (SSN 794), April 11, 2025. The Pacific Submarine Force provides strategic deterrence; anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; precision land strike; intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and early warning; and special warfare capabilities around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

Pacific Submarine Force Hosts 2025 Undersea Warfare Commanders’ Conference
April 10, 2025 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Apr. 8, 2025) — Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SUBPAC) hosted the 2025 Undersea Warfare Commanders’ Conference at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 1-4, 2025. Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, welcomed the international partner nation participants to the... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 3, 2025) — Attendees of the Undersea Warfare Commanders’ Conference (USWCC) pose for a group photo on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 3, 2025. First held in 2018, this year’s theme was “Strengthening Theater Undersea Warfare Interoperability and Lethality in the Indo-Pacific Theater.” The USWCC conference included submarine force representatives from Australia, Canada, France, Japan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the U.K. The multi-day event included briefings from each partner nation focused on force employment, combat readiness, interoperability, and integration of emerging technology such as unmanned systems and artificial intelligence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

Maxwell House: A Family Legacy of Naval Service Continues
March 28, 2025 — It was January in Kitsap County, Washington – a cold day, in a cold region, during the coldest month – when a young Naval Academy applicant got the call he had been waiting for since he started the process many months prior.Their swim team had just finished up another grueling practice in the pool and was transitioning to the “dry land” phase of... MORE

Henry Maxwell poses for a photo with family heirloom dog tags, March 22, 2025. Maxwell was accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy and will become a midshipman in June joining the class of 2029. (U.S. Navy photo taken by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Riley)