Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet > Media

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)

Emory S. Land Improves Suicide Awareness
September 29, 2016 — POLARIS POINT, Guam -- The suicide awareness team aboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) plans to improve Sailors' resources and knowledge by implementing the Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL) program and improving the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) program.The Navy announced SAIL September 16, a... MORE

COS Doyle's Message to Undersea Warriors
September 23, 2016 — In this week's SUBPAC Spotlight post, Captain Gene Doyle, COMSUBPAC Chief of Staff, discusses the elite nature of the Submarine Force and the personnel who comprise it... MORE

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)