Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet > Media

Submarine Group 7 reinforces partnership with TNI during Submarine Force Staff Talks
November 14, 2018 — SURABAYA, Indonesia – Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG7) and members of his staff met with Indonesian Navy representatives in Surabaya, Nov. 14, kicking off a week of relationship-building events that include staff talks, office calls and subject matter exchanges. ... MORE

SURABAYA, Indonesia (Nov. 14, 2018) Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander, Submarine Group 7, right, Rear. Adm. Muhammad Ali give opening remarks at the start of U.S.-Indonesia submarine force staff talks in Surabaya. Pitts and members of his staff will meet with several Indonesian Navy representatives in the coming days for staff talks, office calls and subject matter exchanges.

Submarine Group 7 participates in Keen Sword 2019
November 1, 2018 — Keen Sword, which began Oct. 29, is the latest in a series of joint/bilateral field training exercises that for more than 30 years have increased combat readiness and interoperability between the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF). Approximately 10,000 US service members will conduct training with their JSDF counterparts from military installations throughout Japan and surrounding waters... MORE

WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Oct. 27, 2018) A Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine is participating in Exercise Keen Sword with Submarine Group 7 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Sailors and staff. Keen Sword, which began Oct. 29, is a joint/bilateral training exercise between the U.S. military and their JSDF counterparts. For the submarine force, it is an opportunity to demonstrate how both countries’ submariners would detect, locate, track and engage enemy assets.

Commander, Submarine Group 7 represents U.S. Navy at Sri Lankan Galle Dialogue
October 25, 2018 — Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander, Submarine Group 7, represented the U.S. Navy at the ninth annual International Maritime Conference “Galle Dialogue” 2018 in Sri Lanka Oct. 22-23... MORE

Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander, Submarine Group 7, visited Colombo, Sri Lanka to participate in the 9th annual International Maritime Conference 'Galle Dialogue' 2018.

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)