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Welcome Aboard Force Master Chief
September 12, 2016 — In his first post for the SUBPAC Spotlight, FORCM Paul Davenport introduces himself to COMSUBPAC and discusses his vision and goals while serving as the Force Master Chief... MORE

USS Mississippi Returns Home from Maiden Deployment
September 2, 2016 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) returned from her maiden deployment to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 1."The officers, Sailors, and the entire ship executed this deployment exceptionally well,” said Cmdr. Eric Rozek, a native of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Mississippi’s commanding... MORE

160901-N-LY160-150 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (September 1, 2016) Members of the Submarine Veterans Bowfin Base welcome home Sailors, assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782), following the completion of her maiden deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

End of WWII Commemorated Aboard USS Missouri
September 2, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam commemorated the 71st Anniversary of the end of World War II during a ceremony at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Friday, Sept. 2. The war ended when Japan surrendered on Sept. 2, 1945, with the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender thus ending the war in... MORE

160902-N-LY160-135 PEARL HARBOR (September 2, 2016) - Rear Adm. Fritz Roegge, commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, addresses guests during a ceremony marking the 71st anniverary of the end of World War II aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor. The annual ceremony pays tribute to service members who served and sacrificed during the war. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee)

USS Tucson Holds Change of Command
August 31, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Cmdr. Chad Hardt assumed command of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) from Cmdr. Michael Beckette during a change of command ceremony held pierside on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Aug. 30.During the ceremony Hardt praised Beckette for his successful tour and efficient... MORE

160830-N-LY160-198 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (August 30, 2016) Cmdr. Chad Hardt, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770), is piped ashore at the conclusion of the change of command ceremony in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Hardt relieves Cmdr. Michael Beckette as the 10th commanding officer of the USS Tucson. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee)

USS North Carolina Sailors Help Renovate Local School
August 31, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, HI - Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina, (SSN 777), volunteered to help clean and renovate Navy Hale Keiki School.Lead by Chief Electronics Technician (Sel) (SS) Justin Brown and Yeoman 1st Class (SS) Kawon Harrington, Sailors from the North Carolina crew cleaned and painted the... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR, HI - Sailors from the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) and students from Hale Keiki school pose for a photo after renovating the school with weekly cleaning, painting and maintenance.

Navy's 2016 Stockdale Award Recipients Announced
August 30, 2016 — WASHINGTON -- Navy announced the two 2016 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award recipients Aug. 30 in NAVADMIN 194/16.Cmdr. Gary G. Montalvo, commanding officer of USS North Carolina (SSN 777) is the Pacific Fleet recipient and Cmdr. Ken J. Kleinschnittger, former commanding officer of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 12... MORE

Official U.S. Navy file photo of Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award are displayed during an award ceremony at the Pentagon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class M.J. Gonzalvo/Released)

Fair Winds and Following Seas, FORCM Mason!
August 26, 2016 — In his farewell blog post, FORCM Russ Mason reflects on his time at COMSUBPAC and discusses the impact of the command's award-winning "Go Guam!" Initiative... MORE

USS Louisiana Collision at Sea
August 19, 2016 — BANGOR, Washington — The ballistic-missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) and a U.S. Navy Offshore Support Vessel collided while conducting routine operations in the Strait of Juan de Fuca off the coast of Washington state on August 18, 2016. The collision occurred at 6:00 p.m. There were no injuries to personnel. Assessments of the damage to... MORE

Indo-Asia-Pacific TASW Commanders Hold Change of Command
August 19, 2016 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan – Rear Adm. Richard A. Correll relieved Rear Adm. William R. Merz as Commander, Submarine Group Seven (COMSUBGRU 7), Task Force 54 and Task Force 74, at the Benny Decker Theater Aug. 17... MORE

House Armed Services Committee Personnel Staff Tour Emory S. Land
August 16, 2016 — SANTA RITA, GUAM (Aug. 16, 2016) – Members of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Personnel Staff toured spaces aboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) as part of a visit to Guam. The purpose of the visit was to gain a greater understanding of Navy programs, equipment and facilities located within the Pacific area of... MORE

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Aug. 16, 2016) Lt. Bradley Newsad, the Command Judge Advocate and Public Affairs Officer aboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), describes a repair locker and its uses to personnel staff from the House Armed Services Committee during a tour of the Emory S. Land. Emory S. Land, homeported in Guam, conducts maintenance on surface ships and submarines in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel S. Willoughby)