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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

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)

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)

COMSUBPAC Visits Pacific Northwest, Presents The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy
September 30, 2020 — SILVERDALE, Wash. (Sept. 30, 2020) – Rear Adm. Blake Converse, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited strategic deterrent units in the Pacific Northwest and presented the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy, Sept. 30.Converse began his visit by meeting with Rear Adm. Doug Perry, commander, Submarine Group 9, which was followed by tours of... MORE

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Sept. 30, 2020) Rear Adm. Blake Converse, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presents The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy to the gold crew of USS Nebraska (SSBN 739), Sept. 30.

Command of USS Greeneville changes hands after return from deployment
September 14, 2020 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) held a change of command following their return from deployment at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 14. Cmdr. Robert Lane, from Huffman, Texas, relieved Cmdr. Brent Spillner, from Cary, Illinois, and assumed the duties and responsibilities of... MORE

Change of Command Graphic for USS Greeneville (SSN 772). (U.S. Navy/MC1 Michael Zingaro)

USS Missouri Changes Hands
September 8, 2020 — The Virginia-class, fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN-780) conducted a change of command at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 8.Cmdr. Carlos Martinez, from Atlanta, Georgia, relieved Cmdr. George Howell, from Southern Pines, North Carolina, during a ceremony which took place at Commander, Submarine Squadron 1.“My proudest moment of the... MORE

A graphic showing the incoming and outgoing commanding officers of USS Missouri (SSN 780).

USSTRATCOM Tours Pacific Northwest Strategic Deterrent Force
September 1, 2020 — SILVERDALE, Wash. – Adm. Charles Richard, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, visited Commander, Submarine Group 9 and other strategic-deterrent units in the Pacific Northwest, Sept. 1.Upon visiting Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Richard met with a limited number of Sailors at Deterrent Park, where he spoke about how the SSBN mission is foundational to... MORE

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Sept. 1, 2020) – Adm. Charles Richard, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, speaks to a limited number of Sailors at Deterrent Park, during a visit with strategic-deterrent units onboard Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Sept. 1. U.S. Strategic Command is a global warfighting combatant command whose mission is to deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guarantee the security of the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Navy photo my Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Andrea Perez/Released)

Submarine Group 7 holds change of command ceremony
August 28, 2020 — Rear Adm. Leonard “Butch” Dollaga relieved Rear Adm. James “Jimmy” Pitts as Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG7), Commander, Task Force 74 (CTF74) and Commander, Task Force 54 (CTF54) during a change of command ceremony held in front of a virtual audience Friday... MORE

Rear Adm. James “Jimmy” Pitts, a native of Milton, Florida, relinquishes command to Rear Adm. Leonard Dollaga, a native of Vallejo, California, during Commander, Submarine Group 7’s (CSG7) change of command ceremony at Fluckey Hall. Vice Adm. William Merz, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet presided over the ceremony.