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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 Bremerton Visits Sasebo during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
April 6, 2016 — SASEBO, Japan -- Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) arrived at Fleet Activities Sasebo for a visit, April 6, as part of its deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.This visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crew's interaction with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force.It... MORE

Official U.S. Navy file photo of Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor/Released)

Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Views Shipboard Repair Facilities
January 21, 2016 — POLARIS POINT, Guam (Jan. 21, 2016) Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, met with Sailors and toured workspaces onboard the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Jan. 21. Capt. Drew St. John, commanding officer of Frank Cable, welcomed aboard Aucoin and proceeded to highlight the ship’s submarine and surface ship repair... MORE

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POLARIS POINT, Guam (January 21, 2016) -- Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, center, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, returns a salute as he walks through the side boys as he comes aboard the Submarine Tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), Jan. 21. Aucoin visited Frank Cable to see first hand the repair capabilities the ship offers to units in the 7th Fleet. During the tour of the ship, Aucoin met with Frank Cable Sailors who demonstrated their shop's repair capabilities that are offered to submarines and surface ships. Frank Cable, forward deployed to the island of Guam, conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Allen Michael McNair/Released)

USS Charlotte Visits Sasebo During Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
January 6, 2016 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) arrived at Fleet Activities Sasebo, Jan. 5, for a port visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment... MORE

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FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (December 23 2015) - USS Charlotte (SSN 766) moors outboard of USS Texas (SSN 775) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Commander, Submarine Group 7 provide support for submarines deployed to the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Kakiel/ Released)

USS Charlotte visits Yokosuka during Western Pacific Deployment
December 23, 2015 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Dec. 23, 2015 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific... MORE

USS Frank Cable Holds Change of Command
August 26, 2015 — The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) held a change of command ceremony pierside on Polaris Point, Aug. 26... MORE

USS Frank Cable, a Mobile Repair Facility for the Fleet, Wraps up Maintenance Availability in Sasebo
March 11, 2015 — The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) finished repair support on multiple U.S. naval assets while in port Sasebo, Japan, March 11... MORE