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Ring The Bell: How the ‘Keystone of Defense’ Built A Winning Culture
September 23, 2025 — Silverdale, Wash. (Sept. 23, 2025) – Embarking a ballistic-missile submarine (SSBN) is akin to entering a universe unto itself. The black metal hull belies the unique culture and nuanced ecosystem contained within its walls. Descending the ladder is disorienting—like Alice following the rabbit hole—one is thrust into a novel environment with walls...

USS Mississippi Holds Change of Command Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
September 18, 2025 — Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sep. 18, 2025. Cmdr. Alex Rinaldi relieved Cmdr. Jeff Bernhardt as Mississippi’s commanding officer.Bernhardt addressed the crew of Mississippi and thanked them for their accomplishments during his tenure as...

USS Springfield Returns to Guam Following Indo-Pacific Deployment
August 31, 2025 — NAVAL BASE GUAM (August 31, 2025) — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returned to its homeport, August 31, after completing a routine deployment in the Indo-Pacific, reaffirming its vital role in maintaining security and stability in the region.“USS Springfield showcases the strength and professionalism of our...

Commander, Submarine Squadron 11 holds Change of Command
August 29, 2025 — SAN DIEGO – Capt. Phillip Sylvia Jr. relieved Capt. Will Wiley as Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 11 in a change of command ceremony held aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) at Naval Base Point Loma, Aug. 29.Rear Adm. Lincoln Reifsteck, Commander, Submarine Group (CSG) Seven, and Rear Adm. Christopher...

Commander, Undersea Surveillance Holds Change of Command Ceremony
August 28, 2025 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (Aug. 28, 2025) - Commander, Undersea Surveillance (CUS) held a change of command ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit in Virginia Beach, Virginia, August 28, 2025. During the ceremony, Capt. Steven Lawrence, from Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, relieved Capt. Stephany Moore, from Caledonia, New York...

U.S. Marine Corps and Navy leaders foster Indo-Pacific partnership during USS Vermont (SSN 792) tour
August 14, 2025 — The commanding officer of 3d Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR), 3d Marine Division, and the commodore of commander, Submarine Squadron 1 (CSS 1) strengthened inter-service cooperation during a familiarization tour aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) on Aug. 14, 2025, signifying growing collaboration between U.S...

Submarine Squadron 7 Holds Change of Command Ceremony at Pearl Harbor
July 25, 2025 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 25, 2025) - Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 7 held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 25, 2025. Capt. Jeff Fassbender, from St. Marys, Kansas, relieved Capt. Corey Poorman, from Severna Park, Maryland, as CSS 7 commodore aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack...

USS Indiana Changes Homeport to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
July 22, 2025 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 22, 2025. Indiana joined Submarine Squadron 7 as its third Virginia-class submarine after transiting from its previous homeport of Groton, Connecticut.“The crew and I are grateful for...

USS Toledo Arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
July 12, 2025 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, from its previous homeport of Portsmouth, Virginia, July 12, 2025. Toledo joined Submarine Squadron 7 as their fourth Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine.“Our crew is excited to finally arrive in Pearl Harbor after...

Capt. Nathan Luther Assumes Command of Submarine Squadron 17
May 16, 2025 — Capt. Nathan Luther relieved Capt. Chimi Zacot as commander of Submarine Squadron 17 (CSS-17) during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, May 16. Rear Adm. Christopher Nash, commander of Submarine Group 9 (SUBGRU-9), presided over the ceremony.CSS-17 comprises seven Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines and is responsible for...