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USS North Carolina returns from third deployment
March 18, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) returned to its homeport of historic Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to a festive St. Patrick’s Day reception on March 17, after the successful completion of her third scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific.During deployment, the... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (March 17, 2016) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Claro Marasigan, of Portland, Ore., greets his sons Cameron, right, and CJ, middle, following the return of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) to Pearl Harbor after completing a successful six-month Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

116th Submarine Ball Coins Bear Distinct Influence
March 17, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Members of the silent service may not speak much about what happens on mission or on patrol, but they will be celebrating their profession at the 116th Submarine Ball hosted by the Pacific Submarine Force on Apr. 15 and 16, 2016. Attendants and collectors can remember this celebration by purchasing a... MORE

Lieutenant Nick Bona presents the 116th Pacific Fleet Submarine Force birthday ball’s challenge coin. The ball celebrates 116 years of distinguished service by the submarine force. (U.S. Navy photo by Lieutenant Junior Grade Samuel Boyle/Released)

Bremerton visits Chinhae during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
March 16, 2016 — CHINHAE, Republic of Korea – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) arrived in Chinhae, Republic of Korea, March 16 for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment... MORE

Nevada's Blue Crew Conducts a Change of Command Ceremony
March 16, 2016 — KEYPORT, Wash. (NNS) -- The Blue Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) conducted a change of command ceremony at the Naval Undersea Museum, March 11.Cmdr. Ryan Heilman, from Aurora, Colorado, relieved Cmdr. James McIver, from Boston, and assumed the duties and responsibilities of commanding officer for the Nevada... MORE

Kentucky departs for first strategic mission since 2011
March 14, 2016 — BANGOR, Wash. - The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) departed Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor March 13, for the boat’s first strategic deterrent mission since 2011.Kentucky recently completed a 40-month Engineered Refueling Overhaul (ERO) to extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years.“By the time the Engineered... MORE

PUGET SOUND, Wash. (March 13, 2016) - The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) departs Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for the boat's first strategic deterrent patrol since 2011. The boat recently completed a 40-month Engineered Refueling Overhaul, which will extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

Charlotte visits Subic Bay during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
March 13, 2016 — SUBIC BAY, Philippines – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) arrived at Subic Bay March 9 for a port visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment... MORE

USS Emory S. Land Visits Sasebo
March 11, 2016 — FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 11, 2016) – The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) arrived in Sasebo, Japan Mar. 11, for a port visit. While in port, Emory S. Land is scheduled to provide maintenance services to afloat units. “Emory S. Land’s repair department is excited and genuinely looks forward to working with surface ships and... MORE

160311-N-JD834-034 SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 11, 2016) The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) shortly after arrival to Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan. Emory S. Land is a forward deployed expeditionary submarine tender on an extended deployment conducting coordinated tended moorings and afloat maintenance in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Doan/Released)

USS Mississippi visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
March 11, 2016 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka March 11 for a routine visit as part of its maiden Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment. The visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crews’ interaction with the Japan Maritime... MORE

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FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) is moored at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Mississippi 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian G. Reynolds/Released)

Pearl Harbor’s World War II-Era Submarine Chapel renews weekly services
March 10, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - After a decades-long absence of traditional worship, families now have the chance to join together at one of the most historic houses of devotion at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The congregation hopes to bring new life and attention to the Submarine Memorial Chapel by holding weekly Sunday morning... MORE

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – (Jan. 17, 2016) – The Submarine Memorial Chapel located in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam was dedicated Sept. 10, 1944, in remembrance of submarines and submariners lost during World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

USS Texas Returns from Deployment
March 10, 2016 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) returned to its homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam March 9, after the completion of her second scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (March 9, 2016) Lieutenant Commander Sean Gray of Nampa, Idaho, the executive officer of the Virginia-Class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), meets for the first time, his 7-week-old daughter, Vivian, presented to him by his wife, Jennifer, following the return of the submarine to Pearl Harbor, after completing a scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)