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USS Mississippi Conducts Change of Command
February 26, 2021 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 26. Cmdr. Edward Barry, from Cortland, New York, relieved Cmdr. Heath Johnmeyer, from Rolla, Missouri, as Mississippi’s commanding officer during the ceremony, which was held at the Parche Memorial on... MORE

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 26.

Mississippi visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific Patrol
November 7, 2017 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Nov. 6 for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment. The visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crew’s interaction with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense... MORE

USS Mississippi (SSN 782) prepares to moor at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Mississippi is visiting Yokosuka for a port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian G. Reynolds/Released)

USS Mississippi Awarded Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy
August 31, 2017 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) was named the Pacific Fleet's recipient of the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy for 2016... MORE

170830-N-KV911-104 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Aug. 30, 2017) Adm. Scott Swift, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet presents the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy to the crew of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782). The trophy is awarded to a ship that best represents the fleet, achieving the best overall improvement in battle efficiency, and is presented annually to the most-improved ships or aviation squadrons in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shaun Griffin)

USS Mississippi Returns Home from Maiden Deployment
September 2, 2016 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) returned from her maiden deployment to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 1."The officers, Sailors, and the entire ship executed this deployment exceptionally well,” said Cmdr. Eric Rozek, a native of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Mississippi’s commanding... MORE

160901-N-LY160-150 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (September 1, 2016) Members of the Submarine Veterans Bowfin Base welcome home Sailors, assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782), following the completion of her maiden deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

Mississippi visits Busan during Western Pacific Deployment
July 10, 2016 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea – The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) arrived at Busan for a routine visit as part of its maiden deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific, June 13... MORE

Mississippi Visits Busan during Western Pacific Deployment
June 13, 2016 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) arrived at Busan for a routine visit as part of its maiden Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment, June 13.With a crew of approximately 141 Sailors, Mississippi is conducting a multitude of missions while maintaining proficiency of the latest capabilities of the... MORE

USS Mississippi visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
March 11, 2016 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka March 11 for a routine visit as part of its maiden Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment. The visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crews’ interaction with the Japan Maritime... MORE

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FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) is moored at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Mississippi is visiting Yokosuka for a port visit. U.S. Navy port visits represent an important opportunity to promote stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian G. Reynolds/Released)

A Day I’ll Never Forget
January 19, 2016 — Fleet Master Chief April Beldo reflects on her day aboard USS Mississippi (SSN 782), an experience that gave her a deeper appreciation for the operational and training environment submariners work in... MORE

USS Mississippi Welcomed as Newest Member of Pacific Submarine Force
November 26, 2014 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) was welcomed to the Pearl Harbor waterfront at an aloha ceremony Nov. 25, as the newest submarine permanently assigned to Submarine Squadron 1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam... MORE

141125-N-DB801-293 PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 25, 2014) Machinist's Mate 1st Class Luis Navarrodiaz, assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782), greets his daughter wife and daughter as the submarine arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a change of homeport from Commander, Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4 in Groton, Conn., to SUBRON-1. Mississippi is the 4th Virginia-class submarine to be home ported in Pearl Harbor, and one of 18 attack submarines permanently homeported at the historic base. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor/Released)