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Pacific Submarine Force Commander visits USS Theodore Roosevelt as RIMPAC 26 Concludes
August 13, 2026 — Following the conclusion of the at-sea phase of the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 exercise, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), the lead U.S. Navy ship for RIMPAC 26, July 30. During the visit, Cavanaugh met with U.S... MORE

Rear Adm. Marcos Jasso, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, left, poses for a photo with Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during the exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), July 30, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Holloway)

USS Springfield (SSN 761) Shifts Homeport to San Diego
July 21, 2026 — NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) arrived at its new homeport of Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, July 21, 2026.Springfield joins the three Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines already assigned to Submarine Squadron 11. The homeport shift follows the recent departure of USS... MORE

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (July 21, 2026) Capt. Phillip Sylvia Jr., commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS-11), observes from the pier as Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) arrives to its new homeport at Naval Base Point Loma, July 21, 2026. Springfield is assigned to CSS-11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson)

USS Jefferson City arrives at New Homeport in Pearl Harbor
July 9, 2026 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 9. Jefferson City joined Submarine Squadron 7 as its seventh fast-attack submarine.“While our homeport has changed, our mission has not,” said Cmdr. Brent Shrader, commanding officer of... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 9, 2026) – U.S. Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) conduct mooring operations as Jefferson City arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during its change of homeport, July 9, 2026. Jefferson City 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Omar A. Dominquez)

USS Mississippi (SSN 782) Returns Home from Deployment
July 6, 2026 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 6, 2026) - Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following deployment, July 6, 2026. During the deployment, Mississippi’s crew performed a wide range of submarine operations to deter aggression and support a free and open Pacific.“The officers... MORE

USS Alexandria (SSN 757) Holds Inactivation Ceremony
June 29, 2026 — NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA (June 29, 2026) - The crew of Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) held an Inactivation Ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma, June 29, 2026.The ceremony brought together current and former crew members, family, and friends to celebrate the ship’s 35 years of active service prior to transitioning to... MORE

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (June 29, 2026) Capt. Phillip Sylvia Jr., commander, Submarine Squadron 11, renders a salute to side boys during the Inactivation Ceremony for Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) onboard Naval Base Point Loma, June 29, 2026. Alexandria was commissioned on June 29, 1991, and is scheduled to be decommissioned after 35 years of active service. Alexandria is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson)

Undersea Rescue Command Welcomes New Commanding Officer
June 26, 2026 — NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND -- Cmdr. Michael Mowry relieved Cmdr. Christian Rivera as commanding officer of Undersea Rescue Command (URC) during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Air Station North Island, June 26, 2026.Retired Navy Capt. John Zimmerman, Senior Director of Strategy, Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense, served as the guest... MORE

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (June 26, 2026) Cmdr. Michael Mowry, left, renders a salute to Capt. Phillip Sylvia Jr., commander, Submarine Squadron 11, during the change of command ceremony for Undersea Rescue Command (URC) onboard Naval Air Station North Island, June 26, 2026. During the ceremony, Mowry relieved Cmdr. Christian Rivera as commanding officer of URC. URC, comprised of active and Reserve component Sailors, and civilian contractors, is the Navy’s only submarine rescue-capable command ready to deploy around the world in the event of a submarine emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson)

Pacific Submarine Force Reestablishes Submarine Squadron 3
June 10, 2026 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - To support Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West), Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, reestablished Submarine Squadron 3 (CSS-3), which previously operated out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and was decommissioned in February 2012. The new CSS-3 will operate from HMAS Stirling in Western... MORE

USS Hawaii (SSN 776) departs HMAS Stirling.

Capt. Lacy Lodmell Assumes Command of Submarine Squadron 19
June 4, 2026 — KEYPORT, Wash. (June 4, 2026) — Capt. Lacy Lodmell relieved Capt. Rob Garis as commodore of Submarine Squadron (CSS) 19 during a ceremony held at the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Washington, June 4, 2026.Rear Adm. Chris Nash, commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9, presided over the ceremony and delivered remarks as the guest speaker,... MORE

260604-N-MZ309-1177 KEYPORT, Wash. (June 4, 2026) Capt. Lacy Lodmell relieves Capt. Rob Garis as commodore of Submarine Squadron (CSS) 19 during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Washington, June 4, 2026. CSS-19 is subordinate to Commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9 which exercises administrative and operational control of assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest, providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, and the 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Riley)

Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron 3 Conducts Change of Command at Naval Base Ventura County
May 21, 2026 — NAVAL BASE VENTURA, Calif. (May 21, 2026) – Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron (UUVRON) 3 held a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, California, May 21. Cmdr. Jason Paradis, from St. Petersburg, Florida, relieved Cmdr. Drew Lichtenstein, from Louisville, Kentucky, as UUVRON 3’s commanding officer.Since November... MORE

Naval Base Ventura County, Calif. (May 21, 2026) Capt. Aaron Peterson, director of Training, Tactical Development, Ordnance, and Doctrine for Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, presents Cmdr. Andrew Lichtenstein, outgoing commanding officer of Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron (UUVRON) 3, his end-of-tour award during the change of command ceremony at Needham Theater at Naval Base Port Hueneme, May 21, 2026. UUVRON 3’s mission is to tactically operate and maintain XLUUVs fleetwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Nicholas Wade)

USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) Holds Change of Command Ceremony
May 15, 2026 — NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. - Cmdr. Miguel Recalde relieved Cmdr. Eric Knepper as commanding officer of Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) in a change of command ceremony held aboard Santa Fe at Naval Base Point Loma, May 15.Capt. Phillip Syliva Jr., commander, Submarine Squadron 11, served as the presiding officer and... MORE

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (May 15, 2026) – Official party members render salutes during the change of command ceremony for Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) onboard Naval Base Point Loma, May 15, 2026. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Eric Knepper was relieved by Cmdr. Miguel Recalde as commanding officer of Santa Fe. Santa Fe is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson)