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Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet 2015 Sailors of the Year Announced
February 12, 2016 — SAN DIEGO – Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year (SOY) for commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) were announced Feb. 11 following a week of events where 10 SOY candidates representing various commands from the Pacific submarine community competed for the distinguished title. Machinist’s Mate, Non-Nuclear, Submarine Auxiliary 1st... MORE

Tucson visits Sasebo during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
February 10, 2016 — FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) arrived at Fleet Activities Sasebo Feb. 8 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific. The visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crews’ interaction with the Japanese community. It also... MORE

USS Cheyenne Returns from Western Pacific Deployment
February 6, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) returned to Pearl Harbor Feb. 5, completing a regularly-scheduled five-month deployment to the Western Pacific.The submarine’s commanding officer, Cmdr. John Stafford, who hails from Staten Island, New York, said his crew’s performance was... MORE

Texas visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
February 5, 2016 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Feb.5 for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment. The visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crews’ interaction with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force... MORE

Tucson visits Singapore during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
January 25, 2016 — CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore – The Improved Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) arrived in Singapore Jan. 21 for a visit as port of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment. With a crew of approximately 150, Tucson will conduct a multitude of missions and maintains proficiency of the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet."USS... MORE

Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Views Shipboard Repair Facilities
January 21, 2016 — POLARIS POINT, Guam (Jan. 21, 2016) Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, met with Sailors and toured workspaces onboard the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Jan. 21. Capt. Drew St. John, commanding officer of Frank Cable, welcomed aboard Aucoin and proceeded to highlight the ship’s submarine and surface ship repair... MORE

Pacific Submarine Force Announces 2015 Battle “E” Winners
January 21, 2016 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Winners of the Pacific Submarine Force 2015 Battle Efficiency (Battle “E”) competition were announced January 1, 2016, in a message to the Force from Rear Adm. Frederick J. Roegge, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC). “The competition for Battle Efficiency awards was extremely tough," said Roegge in... MORE

USS Emory S. Land Sail Shop Tailors to Florida
January 21, 2016 — DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Jan. 19, 2016) – Repair department Sailors from the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) sail loft supported a full renovation of the mess decks onboard the guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) during a continuous maintenance availability (CMAV). Large sewing capabilities and having a... MORE

USS Emory S. Land Supports Florida CMAV
January 21, 2016 — DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Jan. 19, 2016) – Sailors from the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) began maintenance on guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) during a continuous maintenance availability (CMAV) period Jan 10. A CMAV is time set aside for maintenance and repairs. A ship or submarine enters a CMAV... MORE

Yokosuka Say Farewell to Sister City Namesake Submarine
January 21, 2016 — YOKOSUKA, Japan – For more than half a century, the city of Yokosuka and the United States Navy have held a special relationship. And today, the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705) holds an even more unique relationship with the city... MORE