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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)

Columbia visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
October 25, 2016 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a routine port visit as part of its deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, Oct. 25. This visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crew’s interaction with the... MORE

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TOKYO BAY, Japan (Oct. 25, 2016) - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) prepares to moor at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Columbia 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 Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian G. Reynolds/Released)

CPO 365 and the SUBPAC Sailor
October 21, 2016 — In this week's SUBPAC Spotlight, Master Chief Petty Officer Cherland, SUBPAC Staff Command Master Chief, discuses the CPO 365 program and how it is developing the next generation of enlisted leaders... MORE

Retired USS Drum Sailors Reunite in San Diego
October 20, 2016 — SAN DIEGO -- Retired Sailors once assigned to former Sturgeon-class fast attack submarine USS Drum (SSN 677) gathered in San Diego for a reunion celebration, Oct. 13-16."This is the first major reunion for the Drum since its decommissioning in 1995," said retired Electronics Technician 1st Class Rick Wetmore, a plankowner. "We've got a whole range... MORE

Pearl Harbor Submarine Community Receives New Mobile Galley
October 14, 2016 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – A member of the food service team pulls out a tray of freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies from the brand new stainless-steel oven. Meanwhile, his shipmate fills the remaining serving trays with food prepared on the upgraded stove. Outside, the hardworking crew of the Los Angeles -class fast-attack submarine USS Columbus... MORE

161014-N-KV911-044 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Oct. 14, 2016) Sailor's stationed aboard the Los Angeles Class fast-attack submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762) order food at a mobile galley parked pierside. The mobile galley was recently purchased by Naval Submarine Support Command and is used to feed crews of boats undergoing galley maintenance.(U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shaun Griffin/Released)

Sailor 2025: Are You Taking Advantage of Everything the Navy has to Offer?
October 7, 2016 — In this week's SUBPAC Spotlight, Mr. Chris Kaiser, COMSUBPAC Director of Manpower and Personnel, discusses Sailor 2025 and how this Navy-wide Initiative affects each Sailor... MORE

Frank Cable Arrives in Vietnam for 7th Annual NEA
October 4, 2016 — CAM RANH BAY, Vietnam -- Submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, Oct. 2 for a scheduled port visit.Frank Cable is visiting as part of Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam, as both nations recently celebrated the 21st anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations in 2016. NEA Vietnam has evolved from... MORE

160928-N-WJ640-075 DA NANG, Vietnam (Sept. 29, 2016) Capt. H. B. Le, commodore, Destroyer Squadron 7, shakes hands with members of the Vietnam People's navy during a welcome ceremony in Da Nang, Vietnam Sept. 29 in support of Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2016. In its seventh year, NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's navy and the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Madailein Abbott)