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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

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

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.

Visit by Deputy Prime Minister Caps Busy Port Visit for USS Asheville in Australia
March 16, 2023 — HMAS STIRLING, Australia – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) departed Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base HMAS Stirling in Western Australia, March 20.While in port, the crew had a busy slate of tours and public engagement activities, highlighted by a visit from Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and... MORE

HMAS STIRLING, Australia (March 16, 2023) - Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles shakes hands with Lt. j.g. Michael Nix, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758), before going onboard for a tour, March 16. Asheville conducted multiple tours for distinguished visitors during a routine port visit to HMAS Stirling, Western Australia to enhance interoperability and communication, and strengthen relationships with the Royal Australian Navy. (Courtesy photo by Australian Department of Defence)

Submarine Readiness Squadron 33 Changes Command
March 3, 2023 — Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 33 held a change of command ceremony at the USS Bowfin Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, March 3, 2023.Cmdr. Robert Walls, commanding officer of SRS-33, was relieved by Cmdr. Andrew Lichtenstein.Rear Adm. Jeff Jablon, Commander, U.S. Submarine Force Pacific was the guest speaker for the ceremony, and he remarked... MORE

230303-N-NO841-0157 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (March 3, 2023) Cmdr. Andrew Lichtenstein, incoming commanding officer, Submarine Readiness Squadron 33, speaks during the change of command ceremony for Submarine Readiness Squadron 33 at the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, March 3, 2023. Submarine Readiness Squadron 33 provides operational support for Pearl Harbor homeported submarines, their crews, families, and the staffs of Submarine Squadrons 1 and 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Torpedoman 3rd Class Tommy Heng)

USS Missouri (SSN 780) Holds Change of Command Ceremony in Pearl Harbor
February 28, 2023 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 28.Cmdr. Gieorag Andrews, from Gardnerville, Nevada, relieved Cmdr. Carlos Martinez, from Atlanta, as commanding officer of the Missouri during the ceremony which was held aboard the submarine, with the crew... MORE

230228-N-NO841-0081 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Feb. 28, 2023) The official party salutes during a change of command ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 28, 2023. Missouri is the seventh Virginia-class submarine and the fourth U.S. Navy ship to be named for the state of Missouri. (U.S. Navy photo by Torpedoman 3rd Class Tommy Heng)

USS Springfield Returns from Deployment
January 12, 2023 — NAVAL BASE GUAM - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Guam after a nearly four month deployment, Jan. 9.“I’m excited for the crew to be back in Guam to enjoy much deserved rest time,” said Cmdr. Andy Domina, Springfield’s commanding officer. “It’s an honor to be among the 150... MORE

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Jan. 9, 2023) Cmdr. Andrew Domina, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761), and his family pose for a photo after Springfield’s return to Guam from deployment, Jan. 9. Springfield is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Eric Uhden)

COMSUBPAC Announces 2022 Battle Efficiency Competition Awards
January 4, 2023 — Jan. 4, 2023 PEARL HARBOR – Rear Adm. Jeff Jablon, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC), announced the winners of the 2022 Battle Efficiency Competition, or Battle “E”, via naval message, Jan. 1, 2023.These awards recognize commands which were evaluated during 2022 to have attained the highest overall or departmental... MORE