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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.

USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) Returns from First Strategic Deterrent Patrol Since 2013
July 12, 2018 — The Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) returned to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, July 12, following the boat’s first strategic deterrent mission since 2013.Nebraska recently completed a 41-month Engineered Refueling Overhaul (ERO) to extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years. “Nebraska's return... MORE

PUGET SOUND, Wash. (July 12, 2018) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Hood Canal as it returns home Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following the boat's first strategic patrol since 2013. Nebraska recently completed a 41-month engineered refueling overhaul, which will extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

Submarine Squadron 11 Welcomes Chilean Submarine to San Diego
July 3, 2018 — SAN DIEGO -- Commander, Submarine Squadron 11 (CSS-11) welcomed the diesel-electric Chilean Submarine (CS) Simpson (SS 21) to Naval Base Point Loma as part of the Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI) program, June 26.DESI, established in 2001 by U.S. Fleet Forces Command, enhances the Navy's capability to operate with diesel-electric... MORE

USS Oklahoma City Returns to Guam
June 29, 2018 — SANTA RITA, Guam -- Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) returned to its homeport of Apra Harbor, Guam, June 29. Oklahoma City conducted routine patrols throughout the Indo-Pacific region in support of maritime security operations that promote stability while maintaining key partnerships with allies across the region... MORE

170629-N-PK553-220 SANTA RITA, Guam (June 29, 2018) Chief Electonics Technician Navigation Michael Levy receives a kiss from wife Crystal during a homecoming ceremony on the pier for Los-Angeles class fast attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723), June 29. Oklahoma City is one of four forward-deployed submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Culinary Specialist Seaman Jonathan Perez)

Submarine Squadron 7 Changes Hands
June 22, 2018 — Commander, Submarine Squadron 7 held a change of command and retirement ceremony at the historic submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 22. Capt. Robert Roncska, commanding officer of Submarine Squadron 7, was relieved by Capt. Paul Davis.Capt. Dennis Murphy (Ret.) was the guest speaker for the ceremony and praised Roncska for his... MORE

Capt. Robert A. Roncska (Ret.) and his family are piped ashore during the Submarine Squadron 7 change of command and retirement ceremony on the submarine piers in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 22. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

Pacific Bowfin Submarine Veterans Host Memorial Day Ceremony
May 28, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR – Veterans, active duty service members and guests of the Pacific Submarine Force gathered to celebrate Memorial day at the Parche Park and Submarine Memorial in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 28.The ceremony’s guest speaker, Capt. Anthony Carullo, chief of staff, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, spoke of... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (May 28, 2018) – Capt. Anthony Carullo, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet chief of staff, addresses guests during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Parche Park and Submarine Memorial in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 28. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee)

USS Jefferson City Holds Change of Command
May 11, 2018 — PEARL HARBOR - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) held a change of command ceremony at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, May 11. Cmdr. Steven Dawley relieved Cmdr. Kevin Moller as the 14th commanding officer of Jefferson City. The ceremony's guest speaker, Capt. Robert Roncska, commander of Submarine... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (May 11, 2018) - Cmdr. Steven Dawley is piped aboard during the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) change of command ceremony at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 11. Dawley relieved Cmdr. Kevin Moller as the 14th commanding officer of Jefferson City. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Lee/Released)

USS Mississippi Holds Change of Command
May 8, 2018 — PEARL HARBOR - The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) held a change of command ceremony at the historic submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 8. Cmdr. Heath Johnmeyer relieved Cmdr. Eric Rozek, as commanding officer of Mississippi. The ceremony's guest speaker, Rear Adm. (Ret.) Barry Bruner praised... MORE

Cmdr. Heath E. Johnmeyer, right, relieves Cmdr. Eric J. Rozek during the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) change of command ceremony on the submarine piers in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 8. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Lee/Released)

Columbia Visits Yokosuka During Routine Patrol
May 4, 2018 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) arrived in Yokosuka May 4 for a routine visit during its deployment to the Indo-Pacific. The visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crew’s interaction with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. It also... MORE