INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (May 13, 2019) The guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrives at Naval Magazine Indian Island after being forward-deployed for 30-months. Michigan was forward-deployed to Guam More
FACES OF THE DEEP: BANGOR, Wash. - “I am in the world’s most exclusive fraternity by being in the submarine community,” said Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class Stephen Stephenson, assigned to the Ohio-class ballistic- More
FACES OF THE DEEP - “I joined the Navy to go to college, and chose submarines to be part of a small community. A lot of hard work went into getting my dolphins. Getting qualified meant that I finally got to be More
BREMERTON, Wash. (May 18, 2019) Rear Adm. Douglas Perry, commander, Submarine Group 9, presents Capt. Ryan Heilman, commanding officer of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) Blue cr More
FACES OF THE DEEP: BANGOR, Wash. - “I joined the Navy to follow my father’s footsteps and to gain a sense of responsibility and work ethic. I feel like being in the submarine force is like being in a very exclu More
FACES OF THE DEEP - “I joined the Navy to travel the world. I was told that working on submarines would be really cool, and the mystery of submarines really intrigued me. I have so much pride in qualifying subm More
FACES OF THE DEEP - “I joined the Navy because joining the military is a family tradition. Everyday I get to work on the ballistic missile system, which is amazing. The D5 missile is a fascinating system; it’s More
KEYPORT, Wash. (May 23, 2019) Capt. Stephen Mack, from Silver Spring, Maryland, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for Submarine Development Squadron (DEVRON) 5. Mack turned over command to Ca More
BREMERTON, Wash. (May 28, 2019) – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720), arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to commence the inactivation and decommissioning process. Pittsburg More
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (July 13, 2019) Rear Adm. Blake Converse, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks during the 2019 USS Bowfin Memorial Scholarship Awards Ceremony, at the USS Bowfin More
190908-N-UD469-0002 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM Sept. 8, 2019 -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) returns home following a seven-month deployment. Olympia conducted an around More
190911-N-UD469-0006 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM Sept. 11, 2019 -- First class petty officers recently selected for promotion to chief petty officer and chiefs assigned to Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pac More
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Sept. 18, 2019) -- Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770), prepare to moor the boat during Tucson's homecoming. Tucson returned from More
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Oct. 10, 2019) - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) departs the Pearl Harbor submarine piers for the last time. Louisville is conducting a chang More
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
BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 26, 2016) Cmdr. Scott McGinnis, right, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713), requests permission to secure the watch for inactivation from 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
BANGOR, Wash. (Oct. 25, 2016) Cmdr. Christopher George, right, from Homedale, Idaho, properly relieves Capt. Jeffrey Bierley, from Birmingham, Alabama, during a change of command ceremony for the fast-attack su 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. Broderick Berkhout, from Vermillion, South Dakota, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for the Blue Crew of the guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726). More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Nov. 18, 2016) Cmdr. Andy Wiest, from Anderson, South Carolina, properly relieves Capt. Robert Jezek, from Fairfield, Ohio, as commanding officer of Naval Submarine Support Center (NSSC) Bangor 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) Cmdr. Chimi Zacot, from Prince George County, Virginia, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743). More
BANGOR, Wash. (Dec. 9, 2016) Capt. Ted Schroeder, from Maple Grove, Minnesota, is properly relieved by Capt. John Fancher, from Hammond, Indiana, as commanding officer of Trident Training Facility (TTF) Bangor 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. (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, left, requests to be relieved of command by Capt. Mark Schmall, Commander, Submarine Squadron 17, center, during a change of comman More
BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 17, 2017) Rear Adm. John Tammen, commander, Submarine Group 9, congratulates Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Kegan Dyer, from Pownal, Maine, assigned to Naval Ocean Processing Facility, 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) – Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) remove old bed frames from the Salvation Army transitional housing center in Olympia during More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Feb. 27, 2017) Cmdr. Donald Tenney, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) arrives at Albuquerque’s decommissioning ceremony at Keyport Under 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) The Gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Nevada i 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 Sailors while touring the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730). MCPON v More
BANGOR, Wash. (April 21, 2017) Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Rear Adm. Frederick Roegge, left, shakes hands with Capt. Brian Humm after presenting him with an award during the change of comman 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) Lt. Cmdr. Cal Kimes, from Bellingham, Washington, assigned to Trident Training Facility (TTF) Bangor, tests HoloLens device, which allows users to virtually experience how to move More
Cmdr. Brian Taddiken, from Tacoma, Washington, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22). During the ceremony, held at Naval Base More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (May 22, 2017) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) transits the Puget Sound on its way to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to commence its inactivation process. Dallas More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (May 26, 2017) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Buffalo (SSN 715) arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to commence its inactivation process after 33 years of service. Commiss More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (June 02, 2017) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) departs Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) for sea trials after c More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 05, 2017) Rear Adm. John Tammen, commander, Submarine Group 9, looks though the periscope in the attack center of Trident Training Facility Bangor’s new Submarine Bridge Trainer (SBT) follow More
KEYPORT, Wash. (June 09, 2017) Cmdr. Martin Sprague II, from Clovis, New Mexico, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743). Spr 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) Sonar Technician (Submarines) 1st Class Emilio Nardi, from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, assigned to Trident Training Facility Bangor, places the remains of a U.S. flag to a fire during 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) Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke meets with Rear Adm. John Tammen, commander, Submarine Group 9, while visiting Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bangor. During his visit, he More
BANGOR, Wash. (July 07, 2017) Capt. Bradley Terry, from Calvert City, Kentucky, receives honors from the sideboys as the official party arrives during a change of command ceremony for the Blue crew of the Ohio- More
BANGOR, Wash. (July 12, 2017) Cmdr. James Hurt, from Excelsior Springs, Missouri, receives honors from the sideboys as the official party departs following a change of command ceremony for the Gold crew of the 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. Nicholas Tilbrook, from Chicago, Illinois, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for Submarine Squadron 17. Tilbrook relieved Capt. Mark Schmall, from Des Moin 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, receives new rank insignia from his daughters Erin, left, and Kelly, during his promotion ceremony to rear admiral upper half. More
BANGOR, Wash. (Sep. 5, 2017) Family and friends welcome home the Blue Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Alabama is one of More
170905-N-TC277-023 BANGOR, Wash. (Sep. 5, 2017) The Honorable Kristin French, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Logistics and Material Readiness) (left) speaks with Cmdr. Gene Severtson, Gold Crew commanding offi 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) Cmdr. Paul Reinhardt, from Middletown, Virginia, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for the Blue Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama ( More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Sept. 26, 2017) Capt. Robert Gaucher, from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, right, turns over command to Capt. Stephen Mack, from Silver Spring, Maryland, during a change of command ceremony, held at 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. Micah Maxwell, from Hanford, California, is piped ashore following a change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Buffalo (SSN 715). During t More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Nov. 09, 2017) Capt. James Belz, from Ronkonkoma, New York, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for the Gold crew of the Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 7 More
BANGOR, Wash. (Nov. 17, 2017) Capt. Nicholas Tilbrook, right, commander, Submarine Squadron 17, presents Cmdr. John Hale, from Kingsport, Tennessee, with his end of tour award during a change of command ceremon More
BANGOR, Wash. (Dec. 5, 2017) Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700), lower the colors during an inactivation ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Dallas concluded 36 y 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. Blake Converse, from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, receives honors from the sideboys as the official party departs following a change of command ceremony for Commander, S 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
BREMERTON, Wash. (April 19, 2018) Cmdr. David Vehon, from Apache Junction, Arizona, left, salutes Cmdr. Brian Freck, deputy commodore, Submarine Squadron 19, assuming command of the Los Angeles-class fast-attac 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
BREMERTON, Wash. (May 7, 2018) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Zachary Raschellanicholas, from Phoenix, Arizona, assigned to the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22), kisses his wife af 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 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 14, 2018) Flags are retired by Sailors assigned to Trident Training Facility, during a flag retirement ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor. When a U.S. flag becomes worn, torn, faded, or More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 21, 2018) Fire Control Technician 2nd Class Jessica Staley, from Scobey, Montana, assigned to the Blue crew of the Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727), practices load 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
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (July 12, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transit the Hood Canal as they return home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor More
KEYPORT, Wash. (July 13, 2018) Retired Rear Adm. Robert Hennegan, Buffalo’s 7th commanding officer, delivers remarks during the inactivation ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Buffalo More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Aug. 06, 2018) Capt. Gerald Miranda, from San Diego, California, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for the Gold Crew of the guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726). Durin More
BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2018) - Cmdr. Jason Geddes, from Indianapolis, Indiana, delivers remarks 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, right, from Three Oaks, Michigan, relieves Cmdr. Gene Severtson, from Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, during a change of command ceremony for the Gold crew of the More
BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2018) Cmdr. William Filip, right, Gold crew commanding officer of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731), gives Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Sept. 11, 2018) Electronics Technician 1st Class James Mooneyham, a chief petty officer select, assigned to Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron 1 (UUVRON 1), conducts morning colors during a 9/ More
BANGOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) Chief Electronics Technician Russell Gates receives his combination cover during the Commander, Submarine Group 9 chief petty officer pinning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Co 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 Missile Technician Sheldon Brammer, assigned to the Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735), shows World War II veteran Roy 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) Cmdr. Cannon Neslen, right, is properly relieved by Cmdr. Jesse Currier during the Submarine Group 9 Force Protection Detachment 1 change of command ceremony. The ceremony was held More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Nov. 27, 2018) Cmdr. David Kaiser is piped ashore following the change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698). During the ceremony, held at 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) Capt. John Fancher, from Hammond, Indiana, is piped aboard during a change of command ceremony for Trident Training Facility, Bangor. Capt. Jeffrey Smith, from Independence, Kentuc More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Dec. 14, 2018) Cmdr. Matthew Freniere, from Fairborn, Ohio, right, relieves Capt. Kevin Macy, from El Dorado, California, as the Gold crew commanding officer of the Ohio-class ballistic missile More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Jan, 23, 2019) - Cmdr. Jake Wadsley, from Alta, Iowa, delivers remarks during the change of command ceremony for the gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 73 More
BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 25, 2019) Rear Adm. Blake Converse, from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, delivers remarks during the change of command ceremony for Submarine Group 9. Rear Adm. Douglas Perry, from Biloxi, Miss More
KEYPORT, Wash. (March 22, 2019) The Trident Refit Facility Color Guard displays the colors during a change of command ceremony for Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron (UUVRON) 1. Cmdr. Scott Smith, from Hartford 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