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USS Hartford, USS Hampton Conduct POLEX 2016
April 5, 2016 — ARCTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Arctic ice gave way to the rising force of submarines as USS Hartford and USS Hampton performed a joint surfacing at the North Pole, March 31.This Polar Exercise and subsequent transit home mark the end of a successful joint and multi-national under-ice exercise and operations for these vessels. Over the past month, Hartford... MORE

US, Republic of Korea Submarine Forces Strengthen Alliance
April 4, 2016 — SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) -- Commander, Submarine Group 7 conducted bilateral talks with the Republic of Korea Navy March 30-31 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam.The 43rd Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting, hosted by Submarine Squadron 15, brought together representatives from the U.S. and ROK navies.Rear Adm. William R. Merz, commander, SUBGRU 7,... MORE

160331-N-YM720-263 SANTA RITA, Guam (March 31, 2016) Rear Adm. William Merz, commander, Submarine Group 7, left, and Rear Adm. Youn Jeong Sang, commander, Submarine Force, Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), sign a formal agreement at the conclusion of the 43rd Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) reaffirming the longstanding relationship between the two countries and pledging continued support between the two submarine forces. SWCM is a bilateral discussion between the U.S. and ROKN submarine forces designed to foster the partnership and focuses on submarine tactics, force integraton and future submarine development. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Allen McNair/Released)

Congressional Delegation Visits Submarine Force in Guam
April 4, 2016 — SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) -- Submarine Squadron 15, submarine tender USS Frank Cable, and the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka welcomed a three-member Congressional delegation at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, March 27-31.Alec Johnson and Will Rogers, military legislative assistants for Senator Chris Murphy and Senator Brian Schatz,... MORE

Cmdr. Ed Callahan, executive officer of the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), explains shipboard capabilities during a ship's tour to military legislative assistant Alec D. Johnson, March 30. Frank Cable, forward deployed to the island of Guam conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

USS Hawaii Holds Change of Command Ceremony at Historic Battleship Missouri Memorial
March 31, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) held a change of command ceremony at the Battleship Missouri Memorial at Ford Island, Hawaii, March 30.Commander John C. Roussakies, from Homosassa, Fla., properly relieved Cmdr. William A. Patterson, from Holliston, Mass., and assumed the duties... MORE

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (March 30, 2016) Commander William A. Patterson, right, presents ihe koa, a ceremonial warrior spear, to Cmdr. John C. Roussakies, commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776), under the blessing from Kahu Kordell Kekoa during a change of command ceremony at the Battleship Missouri Memorial. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

ICEX 2016 Camp Operations Conclude Successfully; Submarine Ops Continue
March 29, 2016 — NORFOLK (NNS) -- The Navy announced March 25 that all primary objectives for Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016 have been met and the breakdown of Ice Camp Sargo is underway."The objectives of demonstrating presence, gaining additional Arctic operational experience, furthering partnerships and expanding scientific research were all achieved over the four... MORE

160311-N-QA919-061 Arctic Circle (March 13, 2016) - Ice Camp Sargo, located in the Arctic Circle, serves as the main stage for Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016 and will house more than 200 participants from four nations over the course of the exercise. ICEX 2016 is a five-week exercise designed to research, test, and evaluate operational capabilities in the region. ICEX 2016 allows the U.S. Navy to assess operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and develop partnerships and collaborative efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Thompson)

Ohio Gold visits Subic Bay during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
March 22, 2016 — SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines – The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN-726) has arrived at Subic Bay, for the conclusion of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment... MORE

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