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Texas Returns Home from Deployment
February 24, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM - The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) returned home to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 24.During their 7-month deployment, Texas completed a full spectrum of operations, including theater anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, in support of the high-priority tasking in the Indo-Pacific... MORE

USS Texas (SSN 775) passes Missing Man Memorial on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam as it returns from deployment. Texas performed a full spectrum of operations, including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, during the seven-month Indo-Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)

Greeneville Welcomes New Commanding Officer
January 8, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) held a change of command ceremony at the historic submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 8.Cmdr. Brent Spillner relieved Cmdr. Terry Nemec and assumed the duties and responsibilities of commanding officer of... MORE

USS Emory S. Land Visits Historically Significant Atoll in Ulithi
December 7, 2019 — ULITHI, Yap (Dec. 7, 2019) – The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) visited the atoll of Ulithi in the Caroline Islands of the Western Pacific, Dec. 7.The Ulithi Atoll consists of 40 small islands, with only four of them being inhabited, and all of the islands surround one of the largest lagoons in the world. The atoll played a major role... MORE

ULITHI, Yap (Dec. 7, 2019) – The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) sits anchored at Ulithi Atoll, Dec. 7. Land is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support theater security cooperation efforts in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard A. Miller/Released)

US, ROK submarine leaders reach new milestone with 50th SWCM
October 24, 2019 — Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander, Submarine Group 7, visited Jeju, South Korea Oct. 22-24 for the 50th iteration of the semiannual Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Submarine Force... MORE

Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander, Submarine Group 7, right, signs a memorandum with Rear Adm. Jung Il Shik, Commander, ROK Navy Submarine Force at the conclusion of the 50th semiannual Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) in Jeju, South Korea. Over the past 25 years, leaders of both the U.S. and ROK submarine forces have met consistently in recognition of the importance of combined submarine training and force integration. (U.S. Navy photo by LT Gregory Pavone)

USS Springfield Conducts Change of Command and Change of Homeport
October 23, 2019 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 23.The change of command occurred shortly after Springfield arrived in Pearl Harbor, following a change of homeport from Kittery, Maine.“Today, not only do we get to witness and be part of the... MORE

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Oct. 21, 2019) - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) makes its homecoming arrival at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, after completing a change of homeport from Kittery, Maine. The submarine's ability to support a multitude of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, surveillance and reconnaissance, has made Springfield one of the most capable submarines in the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda R. Gray/Released)

Tucson Changes Hands Following a Successful Deployment
September 20, 2019 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) held a change of command ceremony, pier side at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 20.Cmdr. Douglas Pratt, from Nashua, New Hampshire, relieved Cmdr. Chad Hardt, from Aiken, South Carolina, and assumed the duties and responsibilities of the... MORE

190908-N-UD469-0004 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM Sept. 8, 2019 -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) returns home following a seven-month deployment. Olympia conducted an around-the-world deployment in support of maritime security operations with allies and partners to ensure high-end war fighting capabilities in this era of great power competition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda Gray/Released)

USS Olympia Successfully Completes Around-the-World Deployment
September 8, 2019 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) – Friends and families of the crew gathered on the submarine pier at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to welcome back the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) as she returned from deployment, September 8.Olympia successfully completed a seven-month around-the-world deployment while conducting... MORE

Japan-based submarine command names Barrigada native “Sailor of the Quarter.”
June 28, 2019 — Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG 7) named Culinary Specialist (Submarine) 1st Class Walt J. Frazier, a native of Barrigada, Guam, the Sailor of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2019 in a ceremony attended by all hands, May 23... MORE

Pearl Harbor Welcomes USS Hawaii Home From Deployment
June 6, 2019 — The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) returned home to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing its latest six-deployment June 6, 2019.The crew was greeted on the historic submarine piers of Pearl Harbor by a bustling crowd of well-wishers and families, eager to welcome the Sailors home after a successful... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 6, 2019) – A Sailor assigned to the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) greets his loved ones after arriving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, after completing his latest deployment, June 6. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton)

NSTCP Holds Change of Command Ceremony
June 4, 2019 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) – Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific (NSTCP) held a change of command ceremony at Parche Memorial on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 4, 2019.Capt. Andrew Hertel, commanding officer of Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific, was relieved by Capt. Lance Thompson, after more than 30 months in command.Rear... MORE

190604-N-KC128-0280 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 4, 2019) Capt. Andrew Hertel, salutes after the change of command ceremony of Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific (NSTCP) at Parche Memorial on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 4, 2019. Capt. Andrew Hertel, was relieved by Capt. Lance Thompson, after more than 30 months in command. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton)