BANGOR, Wash. (April 1, 2019) Chief petty officers observe morning colors at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor as part of the celebration marking the birthday of the chief petty officer. The Navy created the rank of chi More
HANSVILLE, Wash. (Oct.14, 2017) - Retired Master Chief L.V. “Red” Denson is laid to rest with military honors at the Hansville Cemetery amid a crowd of Sailors, family, and friends who came to honor the first F More
BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 26, 2016) Capt. Michael Lewis, the 13th commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713) and the keynote speaker for the event, arrives at Houston’s de More
BANGOR, Wash. (Sept. 6, 2016) - The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Alabama is one of eight ball More
BANGOR, Wash. (Sept. 11, 2016) Sailors stand at attention as the national ensign is raised to half-mast during a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony outside of the Trident Training Facility at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. T More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2016) - Family members ride Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) as it transits the Hood Canal during a Dependents Cruise. The submarine is moving from Naval More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Sept. 28, 2016) The Gold Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a r More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Oct. 11, 2016) Rear Adm. John Tammen, Commander, Submarine Group Nine, speaks at the Bremerton/Olympic Peninsula Council of the U.S. Navy League luncheon at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for the Na More
BANGOR, Wash. (Oct. 25, 2016) Capt. Jeffrey Bierley, from Birmingham, Alabama, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for the fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21). During the ceremony, held More
The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) departs Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility for routine deployment preparations. Michigan recently completed a 14-mon More
BANGOR, Wash. (Nov. 10, 2016) Capt. David Soldow, left, from San Francisco, California, properly relieves Capt. Broderick Berkhout, from Vermillion, South Dakota, during a change of command ceremony for the Blu More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Nov. 18, 2016) Cmdr. Andy Wiest, left, from Anderson, South Carolina, properly relieves Capt. Robert Jezek, from Fairfield, Ohio, as commanding officer of Naval Submarine Support Center (NSSC) B More
BANGOR, Wash. (Dec. 8, 2016) - Students from the Central Kitsap and Issaquah High School For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology (FIRST) Robotics Teams showcased their competition robots at the Na More
BANGOR, Wash. (Dec. 9, 2016) Capt. Mark Schmall, left, Commander, Submarine Squadron 17, presents Cmdr. Michael Daigle, from Deer River, Minnesota, with his end of tour Meritorious Service Medal during a change More
BANGOR, Wash. (Dec. 9, 2016) Capt. Ted Schroeder, left, from Maple Grove, Minnesota, shakes hands with Rear Adm. John Tammen, Commander, Submarine Group Nine, during a change of command ceremony for Trident Tra More
BANGOR, Wash. (Dec. 12, 2016) Rear Adm. Frederick J. Roegge, Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, answers Sailors questions during an all hands call at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. During his two-day vis More
Bangor, Wash. (Dec. 13, 2016) Rear Adm. Frederick Roegge, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, pins an enlisted submarine warfare device “dolphins” onto Seaman Steven Kongsy, from Anaheim, California More
BANGOR, Wash. (NNS) – The Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. During the patrol, More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Jan. 13, 2017) Cmdr. John Cage, from Jefferson City, Missouri, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for the Blue Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvan More
BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 17, 2017) Rear Adm. John Tammen, commander, Submarine Group (COMSUBGRU) 9, gives remarks during the 2016 COMSUBGRU-9 Sailor of the Year luncheon. The Sailor of the Year program began in 197 More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Jan. 27, 2017) - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) transits the Puget Sound for a namesake visit. The crew is visiting Olympia to perform community relations More
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Jan. 28, 2017) – Machinist’s Mate (Auxiliary) Fireman David Keenan, from Mount Laurel, New Jersey, removes old bed frames from the Salvation Army transitional housing center in Olympia during a More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Feb. 27, 2017) Cmdr. Donald Tenney, left, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) is presented with Albuquerque’s commissioning pennant by the More
BANGOR, Wash. (March 10, 2017) - Rear Adm. John Tammen, commander, Submarine Group 9, speaks to officers from around the Pacific Northwest at the Supply Junior Officer Training Symposium held at the Naval Base More
BANGOR, Wash. (March 21, 2017) Family and friends welcome the Gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterre More
INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (March 23, 2017) The guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrives at Naval Magazine Indian Island after being deployed for 20-months. Ohio was forward-deployed to Guam, where it con More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (March 25, 2017) The Gold Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following More
BANGOR, Wash. (April 18, 2017) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano talks with Electronics Technician (Navigation) 1st Class Jake Petty, center, from Seagoville, Texas, while touring t More
BANGOR, Wash. (April 21, 2017) Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Rear Adm. Frederick Roegge, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for Submarine Squadron 19. During the ceremony, he More
BREMERTON, Wash. (April 26, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) return home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, following an extended underway. Connecticut is More
BANGOR, Wash. (April 27, 2017) Sonar Technician 2nd Class Andrew McFarland, assigned to Trident Training Facility (TTF) Bangor, tests the OceanLens, which uses an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset to create a More
Cmdr. Carl Trask, left, from Glendora, California, properly relieves Cmdr. Brian Taddiken, from Tacoma, Washington, during a change of command ceremony for the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticu More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (May 22, 2017) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) passes by Seattle en route to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to commence its inactivation process. Dallas departed More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (May 26, 2017) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Buffalo (SSN 715) passes by Seattle en route to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to commence its inactivation process after 33 years More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (June 02, 2017) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) blows the aft ballast tank during sea trials. Nebraska departed Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 05, 2017) Capt. John Fancher, commanding officer of Trident Training Facility Bangor, delivers remarks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the facilities new Submarine Bridge Trainer (SBT). More
KEYPORT, Wash. (June 09, 2017) Capt. Mark Schmall, commander, Submarine Squadron 17, presents an end-of-tour award to Cmdr. Melvyn Naidas, from Agana, Guam, during a change of command ceremony for the Ohio-clas More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 13, 2017) A group of Naval ROTC midshipmen practice driving a submarine in the Ship’s Control Trainer at Trident Training Facility Bangor. The midshipmen toured the facility as part of their More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 14, 2017) Electronics Technician (Navigation) 1st Class Mark Keim, from College Station, Texas, assigned to Trident Training Facility Bangor, places the remains of a U.S. flag into a fire du More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 14, 2017) Electronics Technician (Communications) 1st Class Jonathan Diquattro, from Columbus, Georgia, assigned to Trident Training Facility Bangor, places the remains of a U.S. flag to a f More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (June 15, 2017) – The Gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) transits the Hood Canal as it returns to its homeport following a strategic deterrent pat More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 22, 2017) Capt. Ted Schroeder, chief of staff, Submarine Group (COMSUBGRU) 9, greets Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke on the quarterdeck of COMSUBGRU-9 while visiting Naval Ba More
BANGOR, Wash. (July 07, 2017) Capt. Joseph Turk, left, from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, shakes hands with Capt. Bradley Terry, from Calvert City, Kentucky, during a change of command ceremony for the Blue crew of th More
BANGOR, Wash. (July 12, 2017) Capt. Mark Schmall, left, commander, Submarine Squadron 17, presents Cmdr. Brian Freck, from Vienna, Virginia, with his end of tour award during a change of command ceremony for th More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Aug. 2, 2017) The Blue Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a More
BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 03, 2017) Capt. Mark Schmall, from Des Moines, Iowa, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for Submarine Squadron 17. Capt. Nicholas Tilbrook, from Chicago, Illinois, relieved More
BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2017) The newly painted Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) sits in dry-dock as the Intermediate Maintenance Facility conducts extensive maintenance, u More
BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 31, 2017) Rear Adm. John Tammen, commander, Submarine Group 9, is joined by his wife, Linda, and daughters Erin and Kelly, as he recites the oath during his promotion ceremony to rear admira More
BANGOR, Wash. (Sep. 5, 2017) The Blue Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Alabama i More
BANGOR, Wash. (Sep. 5, 2017) The Honorable Kristin French, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Logistics and Material Readiness) speaks with Cmdr. Gene Severtson, Gold Crew commanding officer of the Ohio-class ball More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Sept. 11, 2017) Sailors assigned to Submarine Development Squadron (DEVRON) 5 raise the national ensign to half-mast during a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held at the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial. The ce More
BANGOR, Wash. (Sept. 18, 2017) Capt. Nicholas Tilbrook, left, from Chicago, Illinois, commodore, Submarine Squadron 17, shakes hands with Cmdr. Paul Reinhardt, from Middletown, Virginia, during a change of comm More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Sept. 26, 2017) Cmdr. Scott Smith, from Hartford, South Dakota, delivers remarks during the establishment ceremony for Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron (UUVRON) 1. UUVRON 1 was originally a de More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Oct. 06, 2017) Cmdr. Keith Floyd, left, from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, relieves Cmdr. Melvin Smith, from Long Island, New York, during a change of command ceremony for the Seawolf-class fast More
BANGOR, Wash. (Oct.12, 2017) Cmdr. Paul Lee, left, from De Graff, Minnesota, relieves Cmdr. Micah Maxwell, from Hanford, California, during a change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast-attack sub More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Nov. 09, 2017) Capt. Michael Lewis, commodore, Submarine Squadron 19, left, shakes hands with Capt. Gustavo Gutierrez, from Miami, Florida, during a change of command ceremony for the Gold crew More
BANGOR, Wash. (Nov. 17, 2017) Cmdr. John Hale, right, from Kingsport, Tennessee, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for the Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky More
BANGOR, Wash. (Dec. 5, 2017) Cmdr. David Kaiser, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700), delivers remarks during the boat’s inactivation ceremony at Naval Base Ki More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Dec. 11, 2017) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to commence its inactivation and decommissioning process. Jacksonvi More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Dec. 12, 2017) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns to its homeport at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Dec. 15, 2017) Rear Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks as the guest speaker during a change of command ceremony for Commander, Submarine Group 9. More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Dec. 27, 2017) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns to its homeport at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a rout More
“I love being on submarines and I want to do it as long as I can. I joined the submarine force because we had a family friend who was a submariner. After listening to his stories and hearing about the fun he ha More
BREMERTON, Wash. (April 19, 2018) Cmdr. Steven Faulk, from Kennewick, Washington, delivers remarks during the change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699 More
BREMERTON, Wash. (April 27, 2018) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to commence the inactivation and decommissioning process. The fleet's More
“I have appreciated all of the opportunities the Navy has afforded me. Being in the Navy and on submarines has given me the ability to excel and be apart of an incredible community full of camaraderie. The job More
“Getting my submarine warfare pin was a lot of work. I take a lot of pride in this pin because of all that went into it. I got to know the entire crew on such a personal level because of what it takes to earn t More
BREMERTON, Wash. (May 7, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) return home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton after the completion of the multinational maritime More
“I chose to be on submarines because they are a tight knit community. We are also some of the best Sailors in the fleet. We are an elite force. We take on the role of everyone’s job. We not only perform our re More
“I enjoy helping the submarine community. I am able to get the Sailors to look at things from a unique perspective and help mentor them in different way, because I have worked with the SEALs, Marines and other More
“Originally, being on submarines was my back-up plan. Besides what I had seen in the movie ‘Down Periscope,’ I didn’t know anything about submarines. When my recruiter told me that I would part of the first gro More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 11, 2018) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Christine Moore, assigned to the Gold crew of the Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726), is promoted to the rank of senior chief pe More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 11, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Gold crew of the Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) practice driving a simulated submarine in the ship's control trainer at Trident Tra More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 14, 2018) Chief Hospital Corpsman Farrah Ocasio, from Detroit, Michigan, assigned to Trident Training Facility in Bangor, Wash., walks the remains of a U.S. flag to a fire during a flag reti More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 21, 2018) Machinist’s Mate (Weapons) 2nd Class Jalissa Thornton, from Tampa, Florida, assigned to the Blue crew of the Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727), practices More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 21, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) practice driving a simulated submarine in the ship's control trainer at Trid More
“Being on a submarine is both challenging and rewarding. There is camaraderie in submarines and a reliance on shipmates that I haven’t seen anywhere else. Getting my dolphins was the proudest moment of my caree More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (July 12, 2018) Members of the Big Red Sub Club ride the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) through the Hood Canal as the boat returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Ba More
KEYPORT, Wash. (July 13, 2018) Cmdr. Donald Rogers delivers the invocation during the inactivation ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Buffalo (SSN 715) held at the Keyport Undersea Mus More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Aug. 06, 2018) Capt. Gerald Miranda, center, from San Diego, California, receives applause after receiving his end of tour award during the change of command ceremony for the Gold Crew of the gu More
BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2018) - Cmdr. Jason Geddes, from Indianapolis, Indiana, is piped aboard during the change of command ceremony for the Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska More
BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 17, 2018) Cmdr. Edward Fultz, from Three Oaks, Michigan, is piped ashore following the change of command ceremony for the Gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada ( More
BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2018) Cmdr. William Filip, left, Gold crew commanding officer of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731), give Gen. John E. Hyten, right, commander of U.S. Stra More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Sept. 11, 2018) Electronics Technician 1st Class Nicholas Sebring, left, and Electronics Technician 1st Class James Mooneyham, both chief petty officer selects assigned to Submarine Developmen More
BANGOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) Chief Yeoman Jennifer Reeder receives her anchors from her son and husband during the Commander, Submarine Group 9 chief petty officer pinning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass C More
BANGOR, Wash. (Oct. 10, 2018) Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the U.S. Department of Energy and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, the honorable Lisa Gordon-Hagerty, and Adm. More
BANGOR, Wash. (Oct. 13, 2018) Senior Chief Electronics Technician (Navigation) Brian Barrett, assigned to the Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735), gives World War More
BANGOR, Wash. (Oct. 23, 2018) Sailors from local ballistic missile and guided missile submarines practice using a rescue hoist from a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter, assigned to Coast Guard Air Stati More
BANGOR, Wash. (Nov. 02, 2012) Rear Adm. Blake Converse, commander, Submarine Group 9, presents an end of tour award to Cmdr. Cannon Neslen, during the Submarine Group 9 Force Protection Detachment 1 change of c More
BANGOR, Wash. (Nov. 16, 2018) Cmdr. Nathan Luther, from Sacramento, California, right, relieves Cmdr. John Frye, from San Diego, California, as the Blue crew commanding officer of the Ohio-class ballistic missi More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Nov. 27, 2018) Cmdr. Christopher Lindberg delivers remarks during the change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698). During the ceremony, h More
BANGOR, Wash. (Dec.7, 2018) Rear Adm. Daryl Caudle, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presents the Gold Crew Chief's mess of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) with More
BANGOR, Wash. (Dec. 13, 2018) From left to right, Capt. Aaron Thieme, Capt. John Fancher, Capt. Jeffrey Smith, and Cmdr. Donald Rogers salute the colors during a change of command ceremony for Trident Training More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Dec. 14, 2018) Capt. Kevin Macy, from El Dorado, California, takes a photo of the audience during a change of command ceremony for the Gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Jan, 23, 2019) - Cmdr. Jake Wadsley, right, from Alta, Iowa, receives his end of tour award from Rear Adm. Blake Converse, commander, Submarine Group 9, during a change of command ceremony for t More
BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 25, 2019) Rear Adm. Douglas Perry, from Biloxi, Mississippi, receives honors from the sideboys as the official party arrives during a change of command ceremony for Submarine Group 9. Rear More
KEYPORT, Wash. (March 22, 2019) Cmdr. Scott Smith, from Hartford, South Dakota, left, turns over command to Cmdr. Robert Patchin, from Priest River, Idaho, during a change of command ceremony for Unmanned Under More
BANGOR, Wash. (April 2, 2019) Master Chief Missile Technician Dylan Lapinski, chief of the boat for the Gold Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735), gives a submarine tou More
KEYPORT, Wash. (April 12, 2019) Sailors, assigned to the Naval Base Kitsap Color Guard, parade the colors during a change of command ceremony for Submarine Squadron 17. Capt. Todd Figanbaum, from Davenport, Iow More
BANGOR, Wash. (April 24, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson pins an enlisted submarine warfare device, or “dolphins”, onto Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 3rd Class Sean Hill, from Tallahasse More