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COMSUBPAC Holds Undersea Warfare Commanders’ Conference in Pearl Harbor
April 19, 2024 — Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet hosted the 2024 Undersea Warfare Commanders’ Conference at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 9-13, 2024. First held in 2018, this year’s theme was “Leveraging technology to integrate partners and improve communications, lethality and interchangeability.”Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 11, 2024) — Attendees of the Undersea Warfare Commanders’ Conference (USWCC) pose for a group photo on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 11, 2024. First held in 2018, this year’s theme was “Leveraging technology to integrate partners and improve communications, lethality and interchangeability.” (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

Sailors seize waterfront training opportunity
March 11, 2024 — Sailors from commands under Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) seized on a rare opportunity to receive advanced waterfront training for submarine navigators at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, March 11-14. Teams from Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic hosted the event, with subject matter experts on several... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (March 11, 2024) Sailors stationed on submarines homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii receive demonstrations and hands-on training of navigation equipment from members of the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic in their Mobile Training Lab, March 11, 2024. 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amy Biller)

USS North Carolina Returns Home from Western Pacific Deployment
February 13, 2024 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Jan. 31, following a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific.North Carolina departed Pearl Harbor in July 2023 for a routine deployment, during which the crew demonstrated the full spectrum of submarine capabilities, to include... MORE

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 ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 25, 2024. Cmdr. Chris Clevenger, from Palos Verdes, California, relieved Cmdr. James Fulks, from Oklahoma City, as commanding officer.“What a profound experience serving as Topeka's captain has been,” said... 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 Harbor-Hickam Nov. 30, following a nearly seven-month deployment.Topeka departed Pearl Harbor in May 2023 for a routine deployment, during which the crew performed a full spectrum of operations, to include anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and... 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 Hawaii Holds Change of Command Ceremony Aboard Historic Battleship Missouri
November 28, 2023 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Nov. 21.Cmdr. Daniel Jones, from Clarkston, Michigan, relieved Cmdr. Preston W. Gilmore, from Blacksburg, Virginia, as commanding officer during a ceremony which was held on the fantail of the historic... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 21, 2023) — Cmdr. Daniel Jones, incoming commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776), right, assumes command from Cmdr. Preston Gilmore, off-going commanding officer of Hawaii, left, during the change of command ceremony for the Hawaii, which was held on the fantail of the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Nov. 21, 2023, in Pearl Harbor. Hawaii performs a full spectrum of operations, including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

USS Vermont Arrives at New Homeport in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
July 27, 2023 — PEARL HARBOR – 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.Vermont, the first Block IV Virginia-class submarine to enter service, is a new construction submarine that is joining the six Virginia-class submarines... MORE

USS Vermont (SSN 792) arrives at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

USS Seawolf (SSN 21) Conducts Change of Command
May 16, 2023 — The fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) conducted a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, May 16, 2023. Cmdr. Douglas Hagenbuch, from Utica, Illinois, relieved Cmdr. Jeffrey Fassbender, from St. Marys, Kansas, as commanding officer.“It has been an absolute honor to command Seawolf and serve alongside these extraordinary... MORE

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)

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)