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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.

Exercise Black Widow 2023 Gets Underway in Pacific
October 13, 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

Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron One Conducts Change of Command
September 25, 2023 — Story by Mr. Loren L. NicholsUnmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron ONEThe U.S. Navy held a change of command ceremony on Sept. 25, 2023 at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Keyport, Washington. During the ceremony, Capt. Jason Geddes relieved Capt. Jason Weed as Commander, Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron (UUVRON) 1.“Will we be able to measure up... MORE

Rear Adm. Richard Seif, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, is piped through sideboys during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Keyport, Washington Sept. 25, 2023. During the ceremony, Capt. Jason Geddes, from Indianapolis, relieved Capt. Jason Weed as commander, Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron (UUVRON) 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Galbraith)

USS Vermont Arrives at New Homeport in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
July 27, 2023 — PEARL HARBOR – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) and its crew of approximately 130 Sailors arrived at its new homeport at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 27, 2023.Vermont, the first Block IV Virginia-class submarine to enter service, is a new construction submarine that is joining the six Virginia-class submarines... MORE

USS Vermont (SSN 792) arrives at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

USS Seawolf (SSN 21) Conducts Change of Command
May 16, 2023 — The fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) conducted a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, May 16, 2023. Cmdr. Douglas Hagenbuch, from Utica, Illinois, relieved Cmdr. Jeffrey Fassbender, from St. Marys, Kansas, as commanding officer.“It has been an absolute honor to command Seawolf and serve alongside these extraordinary... MORE

Members of the official party depart the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) following a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington, May 16, 2023. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Jeffrey Fassbender was relieved by Cmdr. Douglas Hagenbuch. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sophia H. Bumps)

COMSUBPAC Hosts Submarine Warfare Commanders Conference
April 13, 2023 — PEARL HARBOR, HI — Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet hosted the 2023 Submarine Warfare Commanders Conference (SWCC) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 12-14, 2023.The purpose of SWCC, which was first held in 2018, is to strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific region through expanded cooperation between submarine force commanders... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 13, 2023) Attendees of the Submarine Warfare Commanders Conference (SWCC) pose for a group photo on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 13, 2023. The purpose of SWCC, which was first held in 2018, is to strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific region through expanded cooperation between submarine force commanders of allies and partners.