Photo Gallery

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 18, 2022) Santa Claus waves onboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790) during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. South Dakota returned to homeport after a five-month deployment in support of the chief of naval operations’ maritime strategy. South Dakota and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joshua Karsten) Share

PEARL HARBOR

PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2022) The crew of Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) renders honors to the Battleship Missouri Memorial. Missouri is the seventh Virginia-class submarine and the fourth U.S. Navy ship to be named for the state of Missouri. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2022) The U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734), a Royal Navy Vanguard-class nuclear submarine, an E6-B Mercury assigned to the "Shadows" of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 4 and an MH60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 conduct bi-lateral at-sea training in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 23, 2022. The training is designed to validate tactics, techniques and procedures which strengthens the relationship between uniquely close Allies in support of deterrence and collective security. The United States and the United Kingdom have a long-standing agreement of cooperation in the development and deployment of strategic weapons and supporting system. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Aaron Abbott) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Nov. 18, 2022) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) moors at U.S. Naval Base Guam following a regularly scheduled deployment, Nov. 18, 2022. Key West conducted surveillance, training and other critical missions in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Eric Uhden) Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Nov. 18, 2022) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) transits Apra Harbor as it returns to U.S. Naval Base Guam following a regularly scheduled deployment, Nov. 18, 2022. Key West conducted surveillance, training and other critical missions in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Eric Uhden) Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

PEARL HARBOR (November 17, 2022) Rear Adm. Michael Vernazza, Commander, Fleet Information Warfare Command/Information Warfare Task Force Pacific, addresses a group of junior officers at a flag officer panel held during the inaugural Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Junior Officer Undersea Symposium and Training (JOUST) event, Nov. 17, 2022. Pacific JOUST is an all-community event, planned and executed by junior officers to develop the U.S. Navy's future undersea warfare leaders. (Badges blurred for security purposes) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Molly Crawford) Share

CANBERRA, Australia

CANBERRA, Australia (Nov. 9, 2022) Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7, addresses attendees at the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) 11th Biennial Conference 2022 at the Hotel Realm in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 9, 2022. The theme of the conference was “Nuclear Powered Australian Submarines - Challenges & Opportunities.” 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 Lt. Cmdr. Rob Reinheimer) Share

CANBERRA, Australia

CANBERRA, Australia (Nov. 9, 2022) Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7, addresses attendees at the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) 11th Biennial Conference 2022 at the Hotel Realm in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 9, 2022. The theme of the conference was “Nuclear Powered Australian Submarines - Challenges & Opportunities.” 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 Lt. Cmdr. Rob Reinheimer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2022) Ships from the U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Canadian Navy break away from formation after Keen Sword 23 in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 14, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JMSDF personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Louis Thompson Staats IV) Share

IONIAN SEA

IONIAN SEA (Nov. 4, 2022) ç Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and HSM-46. The George H.W. Bush CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christine Montgomery) Share

IONIAN SEA

IONIAN SEA (Nov. 4, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) signal to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, during a vertical replenishment, Nov. 4, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and HSM-46. The George H.W. Bush CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christine Montgomery) Share

IONIAN SEA

IONIAN SEA (Nov. 4, 2022) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) transits the Ionian Sea, Nov. 4, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christine Montgomery) Share