U.S. Navy News Feed

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.

COMSUBLANT and 2nd Fleet Host Second Annual Junior Officer Undersea Warfare Symposium and Training (JOUST)

Lt. j.g. Michaela White, Commander, Submarine Group TWO Public Affairs — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:41:00 GMT

Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet and commander, Submarine Forces hosted a Junior Officer Undersea Warfare Symposium and Training (JOUST) event aboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, May 1-5.

SUBLANT Completes Exercise Agile Player 23

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cameron Stoner — Fri, 12 May 2023 14:40:00 GMT

Multiple submarines under Submarine Force Atlantic’s (SUBLANT) organizational structure participated in Exercise Agile Player 2023 (AP23).

MASSACHUSETTS CHRISTENED AT NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING

Mike Gooding, 13NewsNow — Fri, 05 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT

When the future USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) is completed -- hopefully in 2024 -- it will become the Navy's 25th Virginia-class submarine.

First of its Kind Submarine Visit Forges Relationship

Lt. Eric Uhden — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Senior leaders from the navies of Japan, South Korea and the United States visited Naval Base Guam to embark a U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine operating off Guam, April 18.

SUBLANT Sailor Receives 2023 Copernicus Award

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ace Foster — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Submarine Brandon Bryant stands at attention as he is presented the 2023 Copernicus Award for his sustained superior performance of his duties at Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT).

SOUTHCOM Hosts Submarine Force's Submarine Conference of the Americas

Lt.j.g Michaela White, Submarine Group TWO Public Affairs — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:36:00 GMT

Commander, Submarine Forces hosted the Submarine Conference of the Americas (SCOTA) at U.S. Southern Command in Miami, Florida, February 13-15.

Future USS Idaho crewmembers visit namesake state

Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten, Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 32 — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:12:00 GMT

Groton-based crewmembers, attached to the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Idaho (SSN 799), wrapped up a week-long tour of their namesake state in Boise, Idaho, Feb. 1.