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USS Mississippi Returns to Pearl Harbor
March 30, 2018 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) – Friends and families of the crew gathered pierside to welcome back the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) as she returned from a six-month Western Pacific deployment to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Mar. 30.The successful completion of her Western Pacific deployment was attributed to the... MORE

180330-N-LY160-0135 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (March 30, 2018) Sonar Technician Submarine 2nd Class Michael Mize, assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782), hugs his loved during a homecoming ceremony in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, March 30. Mississippi successfully completed a six-month Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/ Released)

USS Nebraska Successfully Tests Trident II D5 Missile
March 26, 2018 — SAN DIEGO -- The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) along with the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) conducted successful test flights of two Trident II D5 Missiles, March 26. The unarmed test missiles were launched as part of Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) 28 in the Pacific Test Range off the... MORE

180326-N-UK333-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2008) An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) off the coast of California. The test launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Program’s demonstration and shakedown operation certification process. The successful launch certified the readiness of an SSBN crew and the operational performance of the submarine’s strategic weapons system before returning to operational availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

Navy, Coast Guard Divers Recover Torpedoes in Freezing Arctic
March 17, 2018 — ARCTIC CIRCLE (NNS) -- Divers from U.S. Navy Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) Two, Underwater Construction Team (UCT) One and the U.S. Coast Guard braved harsh Arctic waters to play a critical role during a torpedo exercise as part of Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018. ICEX 2018 is a five-week biennial exercise that allows the Navy to assess its... MORE

Ice Camp Skate (March 16, 2018) – Chief Hospital Corpsman Kristopher Mandaro, assigned to Underwater Construction Team One (UCT 1), surfaces from a waterhole during a torpedo exercise in the Arctic Circle in support of Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018, March 16. ICEX 2018 is a five-week exercise that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton)

Arctic Ice Camp SKATE Supports US and UK Submarines
March 13, 2018 — BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Circle (March 13, 2018) – A temporary ice encampment built on a moving ice floe in the Beaufort Sea is providing critical support for three nuclear-powered submarines; the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22), Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) and the Royal Navy hunter... MORE

Members of Ice Camp Skate load cargo into a plane March 9, 2018 in support of Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018. ICEX 2018 is a five-week exercise that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Micheal H. Lee)

Submarines USS Hartford, USS Connecticut surface together in the Arctic Circle
March 12, 2018 — BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Circle (March 10, 2018) – Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) and Seawolf-class fast attack submarine, USS Connecticut (SSN 22) both surfaced in the Arctic Circle March 10 during the multinational maritime Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018 in the Arctic Circle north of Alaska.Both fast-attack submarines as... MORE

Ice Camp Skate (March 10, 2018) – Seawolf-class submarine USS Connecticut SSN 22 and Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Hartford SSN 768 breakthrough the ice March 9, 2018 in support of Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018. ICEX 2018 is a five-week exercise that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Micheal H. Lee)

Navy Kicks Off ICEX 2018
March 7, 2018 — ARCTIC CIRCLE (NNS) -- Commander, Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR) officially kicked-off Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018 in the Arctic Ocean with the construction of temporary Ice Camp Skate and the arrival of two U.S. Navy fast-attack submarines and one U.K. Royal Navy submarine, Mar. 7.ICEX 2018 is a five-week biennial exercise that allows the Navy to... MORE

USS Tucson Returns to Pearl Harbor
March 7, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM (NNS) — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) returned from deployment to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Mar. 7. Tucson successfully completed a six-month Western Pacific deployment while conducting operations in support of national security. This deployment was the first for more than... MORE

Cmdr. Chad Hardt, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Tucson(SSN 770), is greeted by his daughter on the pier at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after returning from a six-month Western Pacific deployment, Mar. 7.

USS Bremerton visits Subic Bay during Indo-Pacific deployment
March 1, 2018 — SUBIC BAY, Philippines - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) arrived at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone March 1 for a routine port visit during its deployment to the Indo-Pacific region.The visit highlights the strong partnership between the United States and the Republic of the Philippines and gives the crew an opportunity... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) departs Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, while underway on routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor/Released)

Bremerton visits Singapore during Indo-Pacific Deployment
February 14, 2018 — SINGAPORE -- The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) arrived in Singapore Feb. 14, 2018 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Indo-Pacific region.With a crew of approximately 140, Bremerton will conduct a multitude of missions and maintain proficiency of the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet. For some of the... MORE

USS Bremerton (SSN 698) pulls in to Changi Naval Base, Singapore for a port visit to strengthen partnership and a chance for crew rest.

USS Texas Arrives in Pearl Harbor
February 14, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM (NNS) — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) was welcomed home by friends and family awaiting their return at the historic submarine piers on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb 14. Texas successfully completed a six-month Western Pacific deployment while conducting operations in support of... MORE

USS Texas (SSN 775) and native of Chicago, Illinois, holds his son on the submarine pier in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 14.