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USS Emory S. Land Returns to Guam, New Homeport
April 11, 2016 — NAVAL BASE GUAM (NNS) -- The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) returned to its homeport in Guam, April 11, following a six-month deployment.Emory S. Land's return is its first since officially shifting homeport from Diego Garcia to Guam, Dec. 23. "We're excited to be back in Guam," said Capt. Mark A. Prokopius, commanding officer of USS...

Mississippi Visits Yokosuka during Western Pacific Deployment
April 11, 2016 — YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, April 11, for a routine visit as part of its maiden deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific.This visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crew's interaction with the Japan Maritime Self...

Tucson visits Chinhae during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
April 7, 2016 — CHINHAE, Republic of Korea -- Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Tucson arrived in Chinhae, Republic of Korea, April 6 for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment. With a crew of approximately 150, Tucson will conduct a multitude of missions and maintain proficiencies in the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet. "The...

USS Bremerton Visits Sasebo during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
April 6, 2016 — SASEBO, Japan -- Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) arrived at Fleet Activities Sasebo for a visit, April 6, as part of its deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.This visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crew's interaction with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force.It...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...