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Ohio-Class Submarines work with USAF and USMC during VERTREP
August 19, 2022 — Two Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines demonstrated their ability to replenish while operating at sea during a series of vertical replenishment (VERTREP) exercises off the coast of California July through August, 2022.During the exercise, the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines USS Nevada (SSBN 733) and USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730)... MORE

CTF 74 Visits Republic of Korea for SWCM 54
June 22, 2022 — JEJU, Republic of Korea – Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group 7/Task Force (CTF) 74, visited the Republic of Korea, June 20-22 as part of a visit culminating with the 54th iteration of the semiannual Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Submarine Force.“The partnership between the U.S. and ROK... MORE

JEJU, Republic of Korea (June 22, 2022) Rear Adm. Rick Seif, Commander, Submarine Group 7, left, and Rear Adm. Lee Su Youl, Commander, Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Submarine Force, pose with the signed memorandum at the conclusion of the 54th semiannual Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) in Jeju, South Korea, June 22, 2022. Over the past 28 years, SWCM has brought together leaders of both the U.S. and ROK submarine forces to discuss combined submarine training and force integration. (Photo courtesy of ROK Public Affairs)

Commander, Submarine Group 7 Visits USS Frank Cable
June 10, 2022 — Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group 7, visited the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), June 10, 2022.Seif met with Capt. John Frye, Frank Cable’s commanding officer, to discuss the ship’s upcoming patrol to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.“Rear Adm. Seif’s visit to USS Frank Cable and its crew during his... MORE

Rear Adm. Rick Seif, Commander, Submarine Group 7, is piped aboard the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) during a visit to the ship, June 10, 2022. Frank Cable, forward-deployed to the island of Guam, repairs, rearms, and re-provisions submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Wendy Arauz/Released)

USS Annapolis Makes Fifth Submarine Homeported in Guam
March 28, 2022 — APRA HARBOR, Guam - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) arrived March 28 at Naval Base Guam from Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, California, shifting its homeport as part of the U.S. Navy strategic laydown plan for naval forces in the Indo-Pacific region.“My crew is proud to join the submarine force team in Guam,”... MORE

USS Minnesota Arrives at Pearl Harbor
March 17, 2022 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a change of homeport from Groton, Connecticut, Mar. 17.“[The crew of] Minnesota is excited to arrive in beautiful Pearl Harbor and add support to the Pacific theater,” said Cmdr. Brad Bozin, Minnesota’s commanding officer. “We are... MORE

USS Minnesota (SSN 783) makes its homecoming arrival at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a change of homeport from Groton, Conn., March 17, 2022.

Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 hosts Submarine Group (CSG) Seven Staff for Familiarization Flights
March 8, 2022 — NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan — Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 hosted Sailors assigned to Commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7/Task Force 74 (CTF-74), allowing the staff to familiarize themselves with the P-8A Poseidon’s varying mission sets and to gain a better understanding of the aircraft’s capabilities. Six training flights carrying a total of 33... MORE

USS Jefferson City Arrives in Guam for Change of Homeport
December 16, 2021 — SANTA RITA, Guam - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) arrived at Naval Base Guam following a change of homeport from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Dec. 16.“The officers and crew of Jefferson City are excited for the opportunity to join the Forward Deployed Naval Force at the tip of the spear in Guam,” said Cmdr. Robert... MORE

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 8, 2021) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam as it heads to Naval Station Guam for a homeport shift. Jefferson City is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B Zingaro/Released)

CSG9 Concludes Global Thunder 22
November 18, 2021 — Silverdale, Wa. -- Global Thunder 22 (GT22) concluded Nov. 10, after a week-long of command-post and field training that tested command, control and operational readiness.GT22 is an annual training exercise designed to train and assess joint operational readiness across all of U.S. Strategic Command’s mission areas, with a specific focus on nuclear... MORE

NAVAL MAGAZINE INDIAN ISLAND, Wa. (211104-N-QL961-1028)Active duty and reserve officers, and senior enlisted Sailors from Commander Submarine Group Nine, Commander Submarine Squadron 17, and Submarine Readiness Squadron 33 pack around 2,000 pounds of food and supplies to be sent to a submarine participating in Global Thunder 22 (GT 22).

USS Maine Gold Crew Conducts Change of Command
September 9, 2021 — KEYPORT, Wash. -- Cmdr. Robert Garis was relieved by Cmdr. Travis Wood as the Commanding Officer of Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) Gold crew during a change of command ceremony at Naval Undersea Museum Keyport, Washington Sept. 9.“No other military service entrusts so vital a mission to a single officer the way the Navy... MORE

Capt. John Cage, commander, Submarine Squadron 20, is saluted by sideboys during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Washington Sept. 9, 2021. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Travis Wood relieved Cmdr. Robert Garis as commanding officer of USS Maine (SSBN 741) Gold Crew. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emilia C. Hilliard)

USS Oklahoma City Changes Command
September 3, 2021 — SANTA RITA, Guam (Sept. 3, 2021) – Cmdr. Sean Welch relieved Cmdr. Steven Lawrence as commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) in a ceremony onboard Naval Base Guam, Sept. 3.Rear Adm. Butch Dollaga, commander, Submarine Squadron Group 7, was the guest speaker for the ceremony. He praised... MORE

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 3, 2021) Cmdr. Sean Welch, from Colonie, New York, passes through side boys during a change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723), Sept. 3. Welch relieved Cmdr. Steven Lawrence, from Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, as Oklahoma City’s commanding officer during a ceremony held aboard the submarine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jordyn Diomede)