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Innovation in sight: Submariners Target Innovation
February 8, 2017 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Across the world, everyone is trying to spur innovation in their enterprises. From multi-national corporations to small, nonprofit startups, the ability for an organization to adapt to new challenges and push the boundaries in their respective markets is likened to trying to capture a leprechaun. Seemingly impossible to do... MORE

PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (February 9, 2017) (left to right) John Paul McManus, Timothy Byers, and Christopher Bretz pose in the iLab at Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific Feb. 8, 2017. The iLab is a initiative launched to spur the rapid development of ideas and concepts to actionable use in submarine warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton)

USS Topeka Returns to Guam
January 28, 2017 — The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) returned to its homeport of Apra Harbor, Guam, on Jan. 28 following a forward operating period to the Western Pacific. Topeka, under the command of Cmdr. Steven Tarr III, is returning from the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility where the crew executed the Chief of Naval Operations’... MORE

Submarine Force, US Pacific Fleet 2016 Sailors of the Year Announced
January 27, 2017 — SAN DIEGO -- Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) announced its Sea and Shore Sailor of the Year (SOY) selections for fiscal year 2016, Jan. 27, during a reception at Naval Base Point Loma.The reception concluded COMSUBPAC's participation in SOY recognition week, where 10 candidates representing various commands from the... MORE

USS Greeneville earns Battle E
January 27, 2017 — HONOLULU, Hawaii – Capt. Rick Seif, commander of Submarine Squadron ONE presented the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) a Battle Efficiency award Jan. 27.The Battle Efficiency award recognizes the Greeneville for having attained the highest overall readiness to carry out her wartime tasks.Greeneville, a crew of... MORE

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Jan. 27, 2017) -- Cmdr. Gabe Anseeuw, commanding officer of USS Greeneville (SSN 772) receives a Battle Efficiency award on behalf of the crew from Capt. Rick Seif, Commander of Squadron ONE Jan. 27, 2017 at the Hale Koa hotel in Honolulu.

Commodore Releases Team 15 Resolutions
January 26, 2017 — Commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 15, released his goals for the year, providing guidance on how to improve readiness both on the waterfront and with the ‘Go Guam!’ initiative as a whole... MORE

Submarine Commanding Officer reflects on leadership lessons learned from his crew
January 25, 2017 — In this week’s SUBPAC Spotlight, Cmdr. Gary Montalvo looks back on his time as the commanding officer of the USS North Carolina... MORE

USS North Carolina Holds Change of Command
January 20, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- The Virginia-class, fast attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) held a change of command ceremony at Sharkey Theatre on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 20. Cmdr. Gary Montalvo, commanding officer of North Carolina, was relieved by Cmdr. Matthew Lewis. Capt. Robert Roncska, commander, Submarine Squadron... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (January 20, 2017) Cmdr. Gary Montalvo is piped ashore during the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) change of command at Sharkey Theater in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Montalvo was relieved by Cmdr. Matthew Lewis. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee)

USS Topeka visits Yokosuka during 7th Fleet patrol
January 17, 2017 — YOKOSUKA, Japan - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Jan. 17 for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific patrol.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 demonstrates... MORE

TOKYO BAY, Japan (Jan. 17, 2016) - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) prepares to moor at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Topeka is visiting Yokosuka for a port visit. U.S. Navy port visits represent an important opportunity to promote stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian G. Reynolds/Released)

Pennsylvania Blue Holds Change of Command Ceremony
January 13, 2017 — KEYPORT, Wash. -- The Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) welcomed a new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony, January 13.Cmdr. Steven Everhart, from Great Falls, Montana, relieved Cmdr. John Cage, from Jefferson City, Missouri, during the ceremony held at the Keyport Undersea... MORE

KEYPORT, Wash. (Jan. 13, 2017) Cmdr. John Cage, from Jefferson City, Missouri, left, requests to be relieved of command by Capt. Mark Schmall, Commander, Submarine Squadron 17, center, during a change of command ceremony for the Blue Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735). During the ceremony, held at the Keyport Undersea Museum, Cage turned over command to Cmdr. Steven Everhart, from Great Falls, Montana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific holds change of command
January 6, 2017 — Naval Submarine Training Center, Pacific (NSTCP) held a change of command ceremony at the historic submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 6. Capt. Michael W. Martin, commanding officer of NSTCP, was relieved by Capt. Andrew C. Hertel during a ceremony held aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN... MORE

170106-N-KC128-0092 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (January 6, 2017) Capt. Michael Martin, commanding officer of Naval Submarine Training Center, Pacific, renders honors during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Capt. Andrew Hertel relieved Martin as commanding officer of Naval Submarine Training Center, Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton)