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USS Columbus Returns from Deployment
September 1, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The crew of Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762) was welcomed home by friends and family awaiting their return at the historic submarine piers on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, September 1.Columbus successfully completed a six-month Western Pacific deployment while conducting operations... MORE

Retired submariners from the U.S. Submarine Veterans Bowfin Base chapter welcome home Sailors from the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762). .(U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shaun Griffin/Released)

USS Mississippi Awarded Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy
August 31, 2017 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) was named the Pacific Fleet's recipient of the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy for 2016... MORE

170830-N-KV911-104 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Aug. 30, 2017) Adm. Scott Swift, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet presents the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy to the crew of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782). The trophy is awarded to a ship that best represents the fleet, achieving the best overall improvement in battle efficiency, and is presented annually to the most-improved ships or aviation squadrons in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shaun Griffin)

CSP Honors Ombudsman of the Year
August 28, 2017 — A Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet ombudsman was recognized as one of the top ombudsman in the entire Navy. Amy McCormick, the former ombudsman of the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22), was named one of the recipients of the 2017 Mrs. Sybil Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Award.“Amy guided the families of... MORE

USS Santa Fe Returns from Deployment
August 15, 2017 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) returned from deployment to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 15."It was amazing to watch this crew pull together through a challenging deployment workup and take on the challenge of sustaining the ramp-up through deployment,” said Cmdr. Jake Foret, a... MORE

STS2 (SS) Robert C Deboer proposes to his now fiance after the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN-763) made its homecoming arrival at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, after completing its latest deployment, Aug. 15.

USS Jacksonville Returns from Final Deployment
August 10, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) returned to their homeport at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following the successful completion of her 15th and final deployment to the Western Pacific, August 10.Jacksonville and her crew steamed more than 48,000... MORE

USS Jacksonville (SSN 699), proposes to his girlfriend during a homecoming arrival at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, after completing its final deployment, Aug. 10.

CSP Welcomes Midshipmen During Summer Cruise Program
July 31, 2017 — PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- While the majority of college students enjoy their summer freedom from classrooms and exams, midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy and Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) discover the potential to become officers in the submarine community through the summer cruise program hosted by Commander, Submarine Force, U.S... MORE

170721-N-LY160-0018 PEARL HARBOR (July 21, 2017) - Group of midshipmen stand aboard the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) for a photo shoot. The midshipmen are participating in their summer cruise training development program. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee)

CSP Honors Ombudsman of the Year
July 28, 2017 — A Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet ombudsman was recognized as one of the top ombudsman in the entire Navy. Amy McCormick, the former ombudsman of the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22), was named one of the recipients of the 2017 Mrs. Sybil Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Award.“Amy guided the families of... MORE

WREATH LAYING MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRIDGE COLLAPSE
July 19, 2017 — MINNEAPOLIS -- Two Sailors who dove in recovery operationsimmediately following the Minneapolis/St. Paul I-35W bridge collapse in August 2007 were joined by Rear Adm. Fritz Roegge, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District Col. Sam Calkins, Hennepin County Sheriff Richard Stanek, and members of... MORE

170718-N-8855D-001 MINNEAPOLIS, MI (July 18, 2017) - Rear Adm. Fritz Roegge, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, participates in a wreath laying ceremony commemorating the I-35W bridge collapse as part of Minneapolis/St. Paul Navy Week events. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Lorna Mae Devera/Released)

USS Greeneville Holds Change of Command Ceremony
June 30, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Cmdr. Terry A. Nemec relieved Cmdr. Gabe A. Anseeuw as commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) during a change of command ceremony at the USS Parche Submarine Park and Memorial in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 30.The ceremony’s guest speaker, Capt... MORE

170630-N-LY160-0201 PEARL HARBOR (June 30, 2017) - Cmdr. Gabriel A. Answeeuw, commanding officer, Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772), addresses guests during a change of command ceremony at the USS Parche Submarine Park and Memorial in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Lee/Released)

Frank Cable Sailors Volunteer at Portland Meals on Wheels
June 26, 2017 — PORTLAND, Ore. (June 24, 2017) - Approximately 20 Sailors from the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) volunteered at Meals on Wheels resource center in Portland, Ore. June 23. This is the first time that a group from the U.S. Armed Forces has volunteered at the center in Portland. The Sailors worked in the kitchen to help prepare food,... MORE

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PORTLAND, Ore. (June 23, 2017) - Sailors from the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) receive instructions from an employee at Meals on Wheels resource center in Portland, June 23. The Sailors volunteered in the kitchen to help prepare food, package the meals, clean dishes and other various tasks. Frank Cable is in Portland, Ore. for a scheduled dry-dock phase maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Allen Michael McNair/Released)