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Submarine Group 7 Embarks JMSDF Submarine, Reinforcing Submarine Force Alliances in the Pacific
October 21, 2018 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan – Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander, Submarine Group 7, got underway with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Sōryū-class submarine, JS Seiryū (SS-509), at the end of October for a familiarity cruise and to reinforce the submarine group’s commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance. JS Seiryū (SS-509) is the... MORE

FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 19, 2018) Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander, Submarine Group 7, salutes Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors as he is whistled aboard JS Seiryu (SS-509), prior to going underway aboard the Japanese submarine. The familiarity cruise is to reinforce the submarine group's commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance.

Submarine Group 7 Embarks JMSDF Submarine, Reinforcing Submarine Force Alliances in the Pacific
October 21, 2018 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan – Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander, Submarine Group 7, got underway with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Sōryū-class submarine, JS Seiryū (SS-509), at the end of October for a familiarity cruise and to reinforce the submarine group’s commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance. JS Seiryū (SS-509) is the... MORE

Naval Submarine Support Command Welcomes New Commanding Officer
September 18, 2018 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Naval Submarine Support Command (NSSC) Pearl Harbor held a change of command ceremony at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 7.Cmdr. John M. Killila relieved Cmdr. Christopher Lindberg as the NSSC commanding officer.Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Rear Adm. Daryl L... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (Sep. 07, 2018) - Cmdr. Christopher Lindberg addresses guests during the change of command ceremony of the Naval Submarine Support Command Pearl Harbor at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sep. 07.

Walton, Kentucky native supports submarine fleet in the Indo Pacific
September 12, 2018 — A Walton, Kentucky native and Walton-Verona High School graduate is currently serving in Yokosuka, Japan as part of Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG 7)... MORE

Yokosuka-area Chief selects commemorate 9/11 attacks
September 12, 2018 — Dozens of chief petty officers and chief petty officer selectees from Yokosuka-area commands commemorated the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack with morning colors at the Commander, Naval Forces Japan flagpole and a memorial ceremony in front the Chief Petty Officers Club... MORE

USS Chicago Changes Hands
August 31, 2018 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) held a change of command ceremony at the historic USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park in Pearl Harbor, August 31.Cmdr. Chance Litton relieved Cmdr. Brian E. Turney as the commanding officer of Chicago.The ceremony's guest speaker, Capt. Dave Soldow, assistant... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 31, 2018) - Cmdr. Brian Turney, left, is relieved of command by Cmdr. Chance Litton, during the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) change of command ceremony at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Aug. 31. Cmdr. Steven Dawley relieved Moller as commanding officer of Chicago. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shaun Griffin/Released)

Nebraska Blue Conducts Change of Command Ceremony
August 9, 2018 — BANGOR, Wash – The Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) welcomed a new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony, Aug. 9.Cmdr. James Lembo, from Mesa, Arizona, relieved Cmdr. Jason Geddes, from Indianapolis, Indiana, during the ceremony held at Deterrent Park.“To my crew, my warriors, I want... MORE

BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2018) - Cmdr. Jason Geddes, right, from Indianapolis, Indiana, is relieved by Cmdr. Jim Lembo, from Mesa, Arizona, during a change of command ceremony for the Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739). Under the leadership of Geddes, the crew recently returned from their first strategic deterrent patrol since 2013, following an extended engineered refueling overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/released)

ON SCENE, UNSEEN: RIMPAC Submarines Showcase Capability in Undersea Domain
August 3, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 27, 2018) — Multinational submarine forces conducted high-tech scenario-based exercises in the undersea domain enhancing partnership and cooperation during the world’s largest international maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) June 27 through August 2.The Virginia-class fast-attack submarines... MORE

USS Columbia Changes Hands
August 3, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) held a change of command ceremony at the historic Pearl Harbor submarine piers August 3.Cmdr. Tyler Forrest relieved Cmdr. Dave Edgerton as the commanding officer of Columbia.The ceremony's guest speaker, Capt. Paul Davis, commander, Submarine Squadron... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (August 3, 2018) - Cmdr. Dave Edgerton, outgoing commanding officer of Los Angles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) walks of the submarine after the change of command ceremony on the historic submarine piers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, August 3. Cmdr. Tyler Forrest relieved Cmdr. Dave Edgerton as Columbia’s commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton)

Cmdr. Sterling S. Jordan Assumes Responsibility as the Commanding Officer of USS Hawaii (SSN 776)
August 2, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Aug. 2, 2018) — Cmdr. Sterling S. Jordan assumed responsibility as the commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) during a change of command ceremony on the historic submarine piers of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Aug. 2.Jordan properly relieved Cmdr. John C. Roussakies and... MORE

Cmdr. John C. Roussakies, commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776), walks through the side boys during a change of command ceremony on the submarine piers in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, August 2. Cmdr. Sterling S. Jordan relieved Roussakies as Hawaii’s commanding officer.