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Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet and USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park Unveil New Submarine Exhibit
December 6, 2016 — USS BOWFIN SUBMARINE MUSEUM AND PARK—Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Rear Adm. Frederick “Fritz” J. Roegge, in partnership with Chuck Merkel, executive director of the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, unveiled a new submarine exhibit in honor of the 75th commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor at the USS Bowfin Submarine... MORE

161206-N-LY160-041 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 6, 2016) Rear Adm. Fredrick "Fritz" Roegge, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, addresses guests during an unveiling of a new submarine exhibit at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park. Dec. 7, 2016, marks the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. The U.S. military and the State of Hawaii are hosting a series of remembrance events throughout the week to honor the courage and sacrifices of those who served Dec. 7, 1941, and throughout the Pacific theater. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its responsibility of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and relationships, well as delivering security, influence and responsiveness in the region. (Navy Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

Controlling Interest in your Career
November 18, 2016 — In this week's SUBPAC Spotlight, Master Chief Petty Officer Brent Emricson, COMSUBPAC Force Career Counselor, discusses the investments a Sailor can make to support a successful Naval career... MORE

Pearl Harbor Welcomes Home USS Columbia
November 18, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Friends and family members gathered pierside to cheer the return of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) following the successful completion of her six-month Western Pacific deployment on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Nov. 18."I was inspired to see how every single member of the... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Nov. 18, 2016) Lt. William Spears, from Pineville, Louisiana, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771), is greeted by his wife and childen following the completion of a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael H. Lee)

Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Honors Military Veterans
November 11, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Submarine veterans hosted a solemn ceremony in honor of their fallen brethren at USS Parche Park and Submarine Memorial on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11.Rear Adm. Frederick "Fritz" J. Roegge, commander, Submarine Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet, was the keynote speaker at the event."As a... MORE

161111-N-KV911-131 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Nov. 11, 2016) – Rear Adm. Frederick “Fritz” Roegge, commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony held at the USS Parche Submarine Park and Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Roegge served as the guest speaker for the ceremony, which was hosted by the U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc. Bowfin Base. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shaun M. Griffin)

Ribbon Cutting Officially Opens New Submarine Innovation Lab
November 10, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Rear Adm. Frederick “Fritz” J. Roegge, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC), joined industry partners to cut the ribbon officially opening the COMSUBPAC Innovation Lab (iLab), Nov. 7.Roegge spoke to nearly 50 submarine personnel and thanked those involved in the iLab’s creation.“I am excited... MORE

161104-N-LY160-043 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Nov. 7, 2016) Rear Adm. Fritz Roegge, commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC), participates in an augmented-reality demonstration at the official opening of the COMSUBPAC Innovation Lab (iLab) at Naval Submarine Training Center Pacifc in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Nov. 7. The iLab's mission is to provide Sailors with cutting-edge battlespace visualization capabilities using virtual and augmented reality. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

The Navy MWR Digital Library: A Resource for Sailors and Dependents
November 4, 2016 — In this week's SUBPAC Spotlight, CDR Kyle Vernon, COMSUBPAC Personnel Programs Officer and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Officer, discusses the Navy MWR Digital Library and how this free resource can support the professional and personal development of Sailors and their dependents... MORE

USS Greeneville Returns to Pearl Harbor
November 4, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Friends and families of the crew from USS Greeneville (SSN 772) 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 six month deployment to the Western Pacific region, Nov. 3."It’s hard to overstate how proud I am of... MORE

161103-N-LY160-124 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (November 3, 2016) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) salute the ensign following the completion of her six-month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

USS Pennsylvania Arrives in Guam for Port Visit
October 30, 2016 — APRA HARBOR, GUAM – This morning the ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) arrived at Apra Harbor, Guam, for a scheduled port visit.The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to allies and partners through forward presence and operations of strategic forces. This specific visit to Guam reflects the United States’... MORE

BANGOR, Wash. (May 6, 2016) - The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Pennsylvania is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith/Released)

RADM Roegge’s Message to Sailors and Families in Guam
October 28, 2016 — In this week’s SUBPAC Spotlight, RADM Roegge discusses a recent Town Hall with Sailors and families in Guam and shares CSP’s plans to address topics and concerns raised by attendees. Do you have a question or topic you’d like discussed on the SUBPAC Spotlight? Share it in the comment box below the blog post, and join the conversation!... MORE

USS Emory S. Land Holds Change of Command
October 27, 2016 — The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) held a change-of-command ceremony Oct. 21, 2016. Capt. Douglas A. Bradley relieved Capt. Mark A. Prokopius and became the 25th commanding officer of the Emory S. Land. ... MORE

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Oct. 21, 2016) Capt. Douglas A. Bradley, right, relieves Capt. Mark A. Prokopius, left, as commanding officer of the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) as Rear Adm. Frederick J. Roegge, commander of Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presides. The change-of-command ceremony was held aboard Emory S. Land. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Daniel S. Willoughby/RELEASED)