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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)

Submarine Squadron 1 Changes Hands
January 5, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Commander, Submarine Squadron 1 held a change of command ceremony at the historic submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 5. Capt. Timothy Rexrode, commanding officer of Submarine Squadron 1, was relieved by Capt. Richard Seif.Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Rear Adm. Frederick Roegge... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (January 5, 2017) Capt. Timothy Rexrode, commanding officer of Submarine Squadron ONE is pipped ashore following the change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Capt. Richard Seif relieved Rexrode as commanding officer of Submarine Squadron ONE. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton)

USS Buffalo returns from deployment in time for Christmas
December 23, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Friends and families of the crew from USS Buffalo (SSN 715) gathered at the submarine piers to welcome back the Los Angeles-class submarine as she returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific region, Friday."Every Sailor on Buffalo worked hard to make... MORE

161223-N-KC128-0316 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (December 23, 2016) A Sailor greets his loved one pierside at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after the arrival of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Buffalo (SSN 715) following the completion of her deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton)

Pasadena visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
December 21, 2016 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) arrived at the Fleet Activities Yokosuka Dec. 22 for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific patrol... MORE

Alexandria visits Sasebo during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
December 21, 2016 — FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) arrived at the Fleet Activities Sasebo Dec. 22 for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific patrol... MORE

FORCM Davenport’s Holiday Message to SUBPAC
December 14, 2016 — In this week’s SUBPAC Spotlight, FORCM Paul Davenport extends his Holiday wishes to SUBPAC Sailors and families... MORE

Louisville visits Changwon during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
December 8, 2016 — CHANGWON, Republic of Korea – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) arrived at U.S. Fleet Activities Chinhae for a routine port visit as part of its deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, Dec. 8... MORE