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USS Montana Arrives to New Homeport of Pearl Harbor
December 23, 2024 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Montana (SSN 794) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a change of homeport from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, December 23, 2024.Montana’s arrival marks the ninth Virginia-class fast-attack submarine home ported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and the submarine will be assigned to... MORE

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Montana (SSN 794) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during its change of homeport, December 23, 2024.

Once is Good, Twice is Nice: Kentucky Chiefs Re-pinned in Front of Friends and Family
December 12, 2024 — For many Sailors, earning the right to wear the gold-fouled anchor that symbolizes a chief petty officer (CPO) fulfills a years-long endeavor that began in boot camp. Perhaps they enlisted with the intent to make the Navy a career and eventually join the ranks of enlisted leaders that comprise the backbone of our sea-faring service. Or perhaps they... MORE

Family members pin Chief Machinist’s Mate (Nuclear) Scott Whispell, assigned to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) gold crew, during a pinning ceremony, Dec. 12, 2024. Kentucky’s gold crew was on patrol during the September pinning and held an additional ceremony for friends and families to attend. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Riley)

USS Minnesota Holds Change of Command
December 5, 2024 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) conducted a change of command ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 5, aboard Naval Base Guam. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Isaac Pelt turned over command of Minnesota to Cmdr. Jeffrey Cornielle.Capt. Aaron Peterson, commander, Submarine Squadron 1, served as guest speaker, while Capt. Neil... MORE

241205-N-VC599-1076 U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Dec. 5, 2024) – Cmdr. Isaac Pelt is piped ashore following a change of command ceremony for Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) held onboard U.S. Naval Base Guam, Dec. 5. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Minnesota is one of five fast-attack submarines forward deployed in the Pacific. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam's fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine forces' forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Wolpert)

Kentucky Crews Win Omaha Trophy
December 2, 2024 — NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BANGOR -- U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and the USSTRATCOM Consultation Committee (SCC) awarded the Omaha Trophy to the blue and gold crews of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) during a ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington, Dec. 2, 2024.The Omaha Trophy was created... MORE

Vice Adm. Richard Correll, deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), center, poses for a photo with the crews of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) during the Omaha Trophy presentation ceremony, Dec. 2, 2024.

First Forward-Deployed Virginia-Class Submarine Arrives in Guam
November 26, 2024 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrived to its new homeport of Naval Base Guam, Nov. 26, as part of the U.S. Navy’s strategic laydown plan for naval forces in the Indo-Pacific region.Minnesota arrives as the first Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to be forward deployed to Guam.“The entire crew is thrilled to be... MORE

USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrives at U.S. Naval Base Guam.

Pacific Fleet Submarine Force Commander Joins Submarine Institute of Australia Conference Panel
November 8, 2024 — Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, spoke as part of a trilateral submarine officer panel during the 12th Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Biennial Conference 2024, in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 6. Following his remarks about the capabilities of nuclear powered fast-attack submarines, Seif joined Royal Navy... MORE

Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander of Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, attends the 12th Submarine Institute of Australia Biennial Conference 2024.

SUBGRU-9 holds Assumption of Command Ceremony
November 6, 2024 — Commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9 held an assumption of command ceremony at the Naval Base Kitsap Chapel in Silverdale, Washington, Nov. 6, 2024.During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Thomas Wall assumed command of SUBRGU-9 from Rear Adm. Nicholas Tilbrook with Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher, commander, Naval Submarine Forces; commander, Submarine Force,... MORE

NAVAL BASE KITSAP – BANGOR, Wash. (Nov. 6, 2024) Rear Adm. Thomas Wall, right, salutes Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher, commander, Naval Submarine Forces, while assuming duties and responsibilities as commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9 in a ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor, Nov. 6, 2024. SUBGRU-9 exercises administrative control authority for assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, supply and material readiness of SSBNs and their crews. SUBGRU-9 is also responsible for nuclear powered submarines undergoing conversion or overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn L. Ohrazda)

ROK, US Submarine Commands Hold Talks, Cinch Ties for 30th Year
September 28, 2024 — Commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7 and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Submarine Force, held the 59th iteration of the Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) at CSG-7 headquarters aboard Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 26-28.The engagement included face-to-face meetings by commanders and staff, as well as visiting air and surface assets and... MORE

ATSUGI, Japan (Sept. 27, 2024) Rear Adm. Kang Jeong-ho, commander, Republic of Korea Navy Submarine Force Command, and Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7, visit a P-8A Poseidon assigned to maritime patrol (VP) squadron 10 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Sept. 27, 2024, during the Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM). SWCM complements the many combined port visits, exercises, training, operations, and other military cooperation activities by the U.S. and ROK submarine commands. CSG-7 directs forward-deployed combat-capable forces across the full spectrum of undersea warfare throughout the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew McPeek)

USS Charlotte Holds Change of Command after Return from Deployment
September 9, 2024 — – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 9. Cmdr. Thomas Futch relieved Cmdr. Anthony Stranges as commanding officer of Charlotte, following the boat’s return from a successful Western Pacific deployment, Aug 2.Capt. Michael Majewski,... MORE

240809-N-ENO841-1186 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Aug. 9, 2024) Cmdr. Thomas Futch, incoming commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766), left, relieves Cmdr. Anthony Stranges, outgoing commanding officer of Charlotte, right, during the boat's change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 9, 2024. Charlotte can support various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician Navigation 2nd Class Vincent Polito)

RADM Cavanaugh visits DESRON 15 Assets
July 9, 2024 — Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Group 7,visited the crews of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, USSMcCampbell (DDG 85), USS Dewey (DDG 105), and USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114),July 9, to congratulate them on their successful operations supporting theundersea domain."Undersea Warfare in the Indo-Pacific takes more than... MORE

YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 9, 2024) Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Group 7, addresses the crews of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), during a visit to the ships July 9, 2024, at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Cavanaugh visited the crews of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers Dewey, USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) to commend them on their theater anti-submarine warfare efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian G. Reynolds)