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USS Colorado Arrives at New Homeport in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
April 17, 2024 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) and its crew of approximately 130 Sailors arrived at its new homeport at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 17, 2024.Colorado is conducting a homeport shift from Groton, Connecticut to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to complete a two-year Extended Dry-Docking Selected Restricted Availability... MORE

USS Colorado (SSN 788) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during its change of homeport.

Patrol Squadron 4 Flies Task Force 72, Undersea Commanders
April 17, 2024 — Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 embarked commanders of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Submarine Forces, U.S. Submarine Group 7, and Commander, Task Force 72 aboard a P-8A Poseidon over the Western Pacific for a training flight, April 17.The P-8A is a maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft capable of conducting anti-submarine and anti-surface... MORE

240417-N-NU510-1001 ATSUGI, Japan (April 17, 2024) Capt. Zachary “Stanger” Stang, commander, Task Force 72 (front row, left to right), Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Group 7, and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces Vice Adm. Goka Yoshihiro, commander, Fleet Submarine Forces, stand with their staffs and crew from Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 in front of a P-8A Poseidon, April 17. VP-4 is based in Whidbey Island, Washington, and currently on a rotational deployment operating from multiple locations in Japan. The squadron conducts maritime patrol and reconnaissance as well as theater outreach operations, supporting Commander, Task Force 72, U.S. Seventh Fleet, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the Indo-Pacific region.(U.S. Navy photo Courtesy Asset)

Trilateral Community Relations Highlight Close AUKUS Partnership
March 13, 2024 — Sailors from USS Annapolis (SSN 760) and the Royal Navy participated in community relations events as part of the first Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS)-related port visit to HMAS Stirling in Western Australia (WA) in 2024.Coinciding on the first anniversary of the AUKUS Optimal Pathway announcement for delivering a sovereign... MORE

FREMANTLE, Western Australia (March 13, 2024) – U.S. Navy sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) and Royal Navy sailors speak with students of South Metropolitan TAFE, Fremantle Campus, in Fremantle, Western Australia, March 13, 2024. The nuclear-powered, conventionally-armed submarine is in HMAS Stirling for the second visit by a fast-attack submarine to Australia since the announcement of the AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) Optimal Pathway in March 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaitlyn E. Eads)

Sailors seize waterfront training opportunity
March 11, 2024 — Sailors from commands under Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) seized on a rare opportunity to receive advanced waterfront training for submarine navigators at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, March 11-14. Teams from Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic hosted the event, with subject matter experts on several... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (March 11, 2024) Sailors stationed on submarines homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii receive demonstrations and hands-on training of navigation equipment from members of the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic in their Mobile Training Lab, March 11, 2024. The Pacific Submarine Force provides strategic deterrence; anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; precision land strike; intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and early warning; and special warfare capabilities around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amy Biller)

USS North Carolina Returns Home from Western Pacific Deployment
February 13, 2024 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Jan. 31, following a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific.North Carolina departed Pearl Harbor in July 2023 for a routine deployment, during which the crew demonstrated the full spectrum of submarine capabilities, to include... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan. 31, 2024) — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a seven-month deployment, Jan. 31, 2024. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

USS Topeka Conducts Change of Command
January 25, 2024 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 25, 2024. Cmdr. Chris Clevenger, from Palos Verdes, California, relieved Cmdr. James Fulks, from Oklahoma City, as commanding officer.“What a profound experience serving as Topeka's captain has been,” said... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan. 25, 2024) — Cmdr. Christopher Clevenger, incoming commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754), right, relieves Cmdr. James Fulks, outgoing commanding officer of Topeka, during the change of command ceremony for the Topeka on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2024. Topeka, commissioned Oct. 21, 1989, is the third ship of the United States Navy named for the city of Topeka, Kan., and is the fourth “improved” Los Angeles-class submarine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

USS Topeka Returns Home from WESTPAC Deployment
November 30, 2023 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Nov. 30, following a nearly seven-month deployment.Topeka departed Pearl Harbor in May 2023 for a routine deployment, during which the crew performed a full spectrum of operations, to include anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and... MORE

Cmdr. James Fulks, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) hugs his family onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after returning from deployment, Nov. 30. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Amelia Umayam)

USS Hawaii Holds Change of Command Ceremony Aboard Historic Battleship Missouri
November 28, 2023 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Nov. 21.Cmdr. Daniel Jones, from Clarkston, Michigan, relieved Cmdr. Preston W. Gilmore, from Blacksburg, Virginia, as commanding officer during a ceremony which was held on the fantail of the historic... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 21, 2023) — Cmdr. Daniel Jones, incoming commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776), right, assumes command from Cmdr. Preston Gilmore, off-going commanding officer of Hawaii, left, during the change of command ceremony for the Hawaii, which was held on the fantail of the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Nov. 21, 2023, in Pearl Harbor. Hawaii performs a full spectrum of operations, including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

US, ROK Conduct Exercise Silent Shark
October 22, 2023 — The U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) navies completed the biennial combined theater anti-submarine warfare exercise Silent Shark in the vicinity of Guam, Oct. 22.The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) and Sonwonil-class diesel-electric submarine ROKS Jung Ji (SS 073), along with maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft... MORE

230928-N-VC599-1017 U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 28, 2023) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) hold signs to welcome the Republic of Korea Navy Sonwonil-class submarine ROKS Jeong Ji (SS 073) as it arrives at U.S. Naval Base Guam, Sept. 28, 2023. Annapolis is one of multiple submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 15. Annapolis is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Wolpert)

Exercise Black Widow 2023 Gets Underway in Pacific
October 15, 2023 — U.S. Navy assets kicked off exercise Black Widow 2023 in the Hawaiian operating areas, Oct. 14, 2023. Black Widow is the premier tactical development exercise for U.S. undersea forces which integrates submarines, surface ships, and aircraft into a cohesive multi-domain team to track and engage simulated adversary submarines.A significant aspect of... MORE

USS Columbia (SSN 771) gets underway from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for exercise Black Widow.