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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 Commanders Conference (SWCC) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 12-14, 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... 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) departed Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base HMAS Stirling in Western Australia, March 20.While in port, the crew had a busy slate of tours and public engagement activities, highlighted by a visit from Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and... 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 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, March 3, 2023.Cmdr. Robert Walls, commanding officer of SRS-33, was relieved by Cmdr. Andrew Lichtenstein.Rear Adm. Jeff Jablon, Commander, U.S. Submarine Force Pacific was the guest speaker for the ceremony, and he remarked... 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 ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 28.Cmdr. Gieorag Andrews, from Gardnerville, Nevada, relieved Cmdr. Carlos Martinez, from Atlanta, as commanding officer of the Missouri during the ceremony which was held aboard the submarine, with the crew... MORE

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 Springfield Returns from Deployment
January 12, 2023 — NAVAL BASE GUAM - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Guam after a nearly four month deployment, Jan. 9.“I’m excited for the crew to be back in Guam to enjoy much deserved rest time,” said Cmdr. Andy Domina, Springfield’s commanding officer. “It’s an honor to be among the 150... MORE

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Jan. 9, 2023) Cmdr. Andrew Domina, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761), and his family pose for a photo 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)

COMSUBPAC Announces 2022 Battle Efficiency Competition Awards
January 4, 2023 — Jan. 4, 2023 PEARL HARBOR – Rear Adm. Jeff Jablon, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC), announced the winners of the 2022 Battle Efficiency Competition, or Battle “E”, via naval message, Jan. 1, 2023.These awards recognize commands which were evaluated during 2022 to have attained the highest overall or departmental... MORE

Pacific Submarine Force Holds GAMCOTS at Pearl Harbor
November 25, 2022 — 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.The primary focus for this year’s GAMCOTS was to serve as a forum to ensure Pacific Submarine Force... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (November 17, 2022) — Rear Adm. Jeff Jablon, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 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).

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Molly Crawford)

First Woman to Serve as a Submarine XO Reports for Duty
November 23, 2022 — “It’s 2022 and women are still doing the ‘first’ of things?” is how Lt. Cmdr. Amber Cowan started her conversation in the Public Affairs office at Submarine Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet.The submarine officer stopped by for an interview between classes while completing the Submarine Command Course in Pearl Harbor. The Colorado Springs, Colo. native... MORE

Lt. Cmdr. Amber Cowan, the executive officer of the gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737), from Colorado Springs, Colorado, poses for a portrait at Deterrent Park onboard Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor, November 18, 2022.

COMSUBPAC Hosts Undersea Warfare Symposium for Junior Officers
November 22, 2022 — 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.Pacific JOUST, which focused on developing the U.S. Navy’s future undersea warfare (USW) leaders, followed an earlier event which... MORE

Pacific Submarine Force Holds GAMCOTS at Pearl Harbor
October 25, 2022 — 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.The primary focus for this year’s GAMCOTS was to serve as a forum to ensure Pacific Submarine Force... MORE

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)