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Guam Sailor Earns Officer Instructor of the Year
February 17, 2021 — Santa Rita, Guam (Feb. 17, 2021) – Lt. Alfonso Sciacchitano, assigned to Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific, Detachment Guam, was announced as the 2020 Naval Education and Training Command Officer Instructor of the Year in a ceremony held at Konetzni Hall, Feb 11.Sciacchitano, a native of Marietta, Georgia, was also announced as the 2020 NSTCP... MORE

SANTA RITA, Guam (Feb. 17, 2021) Lt. Alfonso Sciacchitano, a native of Marietta, Georgia, assigned to Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific, Detachment Guam, poses for a portrait in the Submarine Multi-Mission Team Trainer at Konetzni Hall. Sciacchitano was announced as the 2020 Naval Education and Training Command Officer Instructor of the Year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger)

USS Ohio Conducts Joint Operations with Marine Corps element near Okinawa
February 2, 2021 — PACIFIC OCEAN, Japan (Feb. 2, 2021) – The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) made a brief stop near Okinawa, Japan today as part of her deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, giving the crew a rare opportunity to conduct joint integration operations with a III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) force reconnaissance... MORE

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2021) -- U.S. Marines from Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), utilize combat rubber raiding crafts to approach the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726), deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, during an integration exercise off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The exercise was part of ongoing III MEF-U.S. 7th Fleet efforts to provide flexible, forward-postured and quick-response options to regional commanders. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Destiny Dempsey)

CSS-15 Welcomes Navy’s Newest Chiefs
January 29, 2021 — Santa Rita, Guam (Jan. 29, 2021) – Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 advanced six Sailors to the rank of chief petty officer during a promotion ceremony onboard Naval Base Guam, Jan. 29.The ceremony followed a six-week training period known as CPO Initiation, which started the day the CPO advancement results were released.“We made great chiefs this... MORE

SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Josh Wagner, from Wadesville, Indiana, assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by his family during a CPO pinning ceremony at Konetzni Hall. CSS-15 is responsible for providing training, material, and personnel readiness support to multiple Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine commands located at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam.

USS Cheyenne Conducts Change of Command
January 22, 2021 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 22.Cmdr. Samuel Bell, from Wrightstown, New Jersey, relieved Cmdr. John Gonser, from Amityville, New York, as Cheyenne’s commanding officer, during the ceremony which was held in the Submarine Squadron 1... MORE

A graphic created to announce the change of command for USS Cheyenne (SSN 773).

USS Topeka Arrives in Hawaii for Change of Homeport
January 15, 2021 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Dec. 15, 2020) - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a change of homeport from Guam, Dec. 15.“I am very excited for this change of moving from one tropical island to another where the people, food and culture are wonderful,” said Cmdr... MORE

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 15, 2020) - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) arrives in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, after completing a change of homeport from Guam, Dec. 15. Topeka’s ability to support a multitude of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, surveillance and reconnaissance, has made Topeka one of the most capable submarines in the world. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lorilyn Cravalho/Released)

French submarine deployment to Western Pacific presents rare training opportunity for Guam-based boat
December 18, 2020 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) had the rare opportunity to train with French crew this month, when she conducted a series of at-sea submarine exercises with the Rubis-class nuclear powered submarine (SSN) FS Émeraude. Émeraude and the Loire-class support and assistance vessel (BSAM type) FS Seine are on a... MORE

WATERS OFF GUAM (Dec. 11, 2020) The French Navy Rubis-class nuclear powered submarine (SSN) Émeraude steams off the coast of Guam during a photo exercise with the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758). Asheville and Émeraude practiced high-end maritime skills in a multitude of disciplines designed to enhance interoperability between maritime forces. Asheville is one of four forward-deployed submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger)

USS Topeka Arrives in Hawaii for Change of Homeport
December 15, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Dec. 15, 2020) - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a change of homeport from Guam, Dec. 15.“I am very excited for this change of moving from one tropical island to another where the people, food and culture are wonderful,” said Cmdr... MORE

CAPT Harry Ganteaume retires from CSG7 after 32 years of service
November 30, 2020 — YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 30, 2020) – After learning that a cubic-inch box could generate fuel for 30 years, a beguiled young mechanical engineering student from Richmond, Virginia commissioned in the U.S. Navy as a Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate. His plan was to learn everything he could about nuclear power, and separate at the five-year mark to... MORE

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 30, 2020) Capt. Harry Ganteaume, Submarine Group 7's former Chief of Staff and Operations Officer, and his wife, Sumiko, are rung ashore during his retirement ceremony at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

USS Jefferson City Conducts Change of Command
October 26, 2020 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 26.Cmdr. Robert McDowell Jr., from Elkhart, Indiana, relieved Cmdr. Steven Dawley, from Joplin, Montana, as Jefferson City’s commanding officer, during the ceremony which was... MORE

A graphic depicting the incoming and outgoing commanding officers for USS Jefferson City (SSN 759).

Submarine Squadron 1 Conducts Change of Command
October 5, 2020 — Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 1 held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 5.Capt. Wesley Bringham, from Blum, Texas, was relieved by Capt. Melvin Smith, from Brentwood, New York.Under Bringham’s leadership, CSS-1 prepared six submarines for highly successful Western Pacific and Central Command deployments. His... MORE

Change of Command Graphic for Commander, Submarine Squadron 1. (U.S. Navy/MC1 Michael Zingaro)