U.S. Navy News Feed

Future Naval Officers Dive Deep into the Submarine World Through NUPOC

MCC Alora R. Ravenwood — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:38:00 GMT

Forty Naval Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidates (NUPOC) recently flew to Norfolk to tour the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) June 10 and 12, gaining exposure to the Force long before graduating from college.

USS Albany Sailor receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal

MCC Alora R. Ravenwood — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:19:00 GMT

Electronics Technician (nuclear) 1st Class Gabriel Journey, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753), was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Adm. Daryl Caudle, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, during the 125th Submarine Birthday Ball at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on April 11.

NIWC Atlantic Helps Train Sub Sailors While Saving Navy Money

Jack O'Neill, NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:33:00 GMT

The Navy's CSRR MRTS offers a cost-effective, realistic submarine radio room simulation, yielding 68% savings over legacy systems. It provides hands-on training for various submarine platforms, enabling crews to practice in diverse scenarios, including simulated equipment failures. The system ensures standardized procedures, boosts Sailor readiness, and reduces real-world training risks.

USNA and Submarine Force Drive Innovation in Additive Manufacturing

Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 18:14:44 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. – Commander, Submarine Forces is researching the usage of additive manufacturing (AM) technology to address operational needs, in collaboration with midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Submarine Squadron Two (CSS-2), Submarine Squadron Four (CSS-4), and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY).

CSS-4 identified a need for plastic dust caps, a material item essential for preventing dirt and debris from fouling the heads of submarine hatch tightening bolts, that was not readily available in the U.S. Navy’s supply chain system and had an acquisition time of nearly a year as of August 2024.

COMSUBLANT Announces 2024 Battle “E” Winners

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin E. Yarborough — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:10:00 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. -- Vice Adm. Rob Gaucher, commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT), announced the COMSUBLANT winners of the 2024 Battle Efficiency (“E”) Competition awards, Jan. 1.

The Battle “E” competition is conducted to strengthen and evaluate both command and overall Force warfighting readiness and to recognize outstanding command performance. The criterion for the Battle “E” Award is the overall readiness of a crew to execute its combat mission.

Running to the flames: Third Generation Submariner Rescues Two People Trapped by Apartment Fire

Chief Mass Communication Specialist Alora R. Ravenwood — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:36:00 GMT

Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 1st Class Gabriel Journey, stationed aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) saved two people who were trapped during an apartment fire in Norfolk.

USS Washington (SSN 787) Awarded Presidential Unit Citation

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin E. Yarborough — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:23:00 GMT

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) for “outstanding performance in action while conducting operations within U.S. SIXTH Fleet” during their recent six-month deployment.

USS Washington Conducts Change of Command

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ace Foster — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:44:00 GMT

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) conducted a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Station Norfolk, July 19.

Submarine Squadron SIX Conducts Change of Command

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cameron Stoner — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:19:00 GMT

Submarine Squadron SIX conducted a change of command ceremony April 25, onboard Naval Station Norfolk.

SOUTHCOM Hosts Submarine Force's Submarine Conference of the Americas

Lt. Michaela White — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Commander, Submarine Forces hosted the third Submarine Conference of the Americas (SCOTA) at U.S. Southern Command in Miami, Florida, April 3-5.

Navy Launches Operation Ice Camp 2024 in the Arctic Ocean

Lt. Michaela White — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Commander, Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR) officially kicked off Operation Ice Camp (ICE CAMP) 2024 in the Arctic Ocean on March 8, 2024, after the building of Ice Camp Whale and arrival of two U.S. Navy fast attack submarines.

Submarine Force Conducts Change of Command

Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:28:00 GMT

Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher relieved Vice Adm. William Houston as Commander, Submarine Forces/Submarine Force Atlantic during a change of command ceremony held onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 28, 2023.

USS Washington Returns from Deployment

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cameron Stoner — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:23:00 GMT

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) returned to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after successfully completing a scheduled deployment, Dec. 15, 2023.

PCU Arkansas Holds Change of Command

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cameron Stoner — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:31:00 GMT

The Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Arkansas (SSN 800) conducted a change of command at Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Va., Dec. 8.

Submarine Forces Hosts 2023 DESI Closing Ceremony

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cameron Stoner — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:36:00 GMT

Commander, Submarine Forces hosted a Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI) closing ceremony for the conclusion of the 2023 deployment season with the Colombian submarine ARC Pijao (SS 28) on Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Nov. 17.

USS Columbus Conducts Change of Command

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Yarborough — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:27:00 GMT

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762) conducted a change of command at Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Va., Oct. 20.

Navy commissions USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795)

Lt. j.g. Wallis Lawrence — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:24:00 GMT

The Navy commissioned the fast-attack Virginia-class submarine USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795) in a traditional ceremony held October 14, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.

U.S. 2nd Fleet Hosts Theatre Undersea Warfare Symposium

Lt. Michaela White, Submarine Group TWO Public Affairs — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:59:00 GMT

Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet held a Theater Undersea Warfare (TUSW) Symposium and Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) to collaborate between naval assets to face future undersea challenges at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, August 1-3.

Submarine Group TWO Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Lt. j.g. Michaela White, Submarine Group TWO Public Affairs — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Submarine Group TWO held a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, on June 9,

USS John Warner Conducts Change of Command

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cameron Stoner — Mon, 22 May 2023 18:09:00 GMT

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS John Warner (SSN 785) conducted a change of command aboard the decommissioned Iowa-class battleship USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia, May 19.