SUBPAC's First Force Master Chief Laid to Rest
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
Pilly Lent Award Presented to USS Connecticut Officer
BREMERTON, Wash. (May 28, 2020) Lt. Robert Chapin, from Sheridan, Wyoming, assigned to the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) was presented with the 2020 Rear Adm. Willis A. "Pilly" Le... More
BANGOR, Wash. (May 21, 2015) Sailors, veterans and
BANGOR, Wash. (May 21, 2015) Sailors, veterans and attendees render honors as the national anthem is played during the annual Memorial Day "Tolling of the Boats" ceremony at Deterrent Park on Naval Base Kitsap ... More
180524-N-TC277-028 SILVERDALE, Wash. (May 24, 2018)
180524-N-TC277-028 SILVERDALE, Wash. (May 24, 2018) Electronics Technician (Navigation) 2nd Class Christian Messmore, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Buffalo (SSN 715), rings a bell ... More
170525-N-EC099-007 SILVERDALE, Wash. (May 25, 2017)
170525-N-EC099-007 SILVERDALE, Wash. (May 25, 2017) Musician 2nd Class Dan Weber, from Bowling Green, Ohio, assigned to Navy Band Northwest, sings the National Anthem during the annual Memorial Day "Tolling the... More
SILVERDALE, Wash. (May 21, 2020) The gold crew of the
SILVERDALE, Wash. (May 21, 2020) The gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) deploys on the boat's 100th patrol. Jackson is named in honor of the late U.S. Sen. H... More
US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) Melvin G. Williams Jr., Commander, S...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Kitsap (BANGOR) State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Brian Nokell, CIV Release Stat... More
Commander, Submarine Group Nine, Rear Adm. Melvin G. Williams, Jr., of...
Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash. (Oct. 20, 2004) Commander, Submarine Group Nine, Rear Adm. Melvin G. Williams, Jr., officially welcomes the Ohio-class fleet ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) a... More
Commander, Submarine Group Nine and Ten, Rear Adm. Frank Drennan, acce...
SEATTLE (Apr. 03, 2007) Commander, Submarine Group Nine and Ten, Rear Adm. Frank Drennan, accepts a commemorative plaque for his service to the country from Seattle Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln, left, and Presid... More
USSTRATCOM Tours Strategic Deterrent Force at Bangor
BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 18, 2018) - U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, enters the base theater with Commander, Submarine Group 9, Rear Adm. Blake Converse before addressing over 3... More
BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 18, 2018) - U.S. Air Force Gen.
BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 18, 2018) - U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, speaks at an all hands call for over 350 Sailors, Marines, and civilians in the base theater at Naval Base Ki... More
USS Alabama (SSBN 731) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor
BANGOR, Wash. (February 2, 2018) The Gold 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. Alaba... More
Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Charles Eakley,
Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Charles Eakley, Bangor, Wash., Transient Personnel Unit (TPU) command senior chief, chats with a veteran from the Washington Veterans Home during a community relations ev... More
The blue crew of the ballistic-missile submarine USS
The blue crew of the ballistic-missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) returns to its home port of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a 98-day strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communi... More
Commander of Submarine Squadron 17 Capt. John Tolliver,
Commander of Submarine Squadron 17 Capt. John Tolliver, right, shakes outgoing commanding officer of USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) Gold Crew Cmdr. Jeffrey Farah's hand during a change of command ceremony at D... More
PACNORWEST sailors and firefighters remember 9/11
Pacific Northwest sailors and firefighters participate in morning colors as part of a ceremony in remembrance of those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Speciali... More
Rear Adm. Dietrich Kuhlmann, commander, Submarine Group
Rear Adm. Dietrich Kuhlmann, commander, Submarine Group 9, speaks to sailors assigned to the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) during a Meritorious Unit Commendation presentation at th... More
The ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN
The ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) moors at its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. The Nebraska Gold crew completed a 105-day strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass ... More
Cmdr. Richard Massie speaks to the USS Maine (SSBN
Cmdr. Richard Massie speaks to the USS Maine (SSBN 741) Gold Crew during a change of command ceremony at Deterrent Park, Bangor, Wash. Massie, who has been in command since May 2010, turned over command of the ... More
Rear Adm. Dietrich Kuhlmann, commander, Submarine Group
Rear Adm. Dietrich Kuhlmann, commander, Submarine Group Nine, speaks at a Veterans Day ceremony in the Kitsap Pavilion at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. More than 400 people attended the ceremony to honor veter... More
Vice Adm. William F. "Bill" Moran, chief of naval personnel,
Vice Adm. William F. "Bill" Moran, chief of naval personnel, speaks to E-6 and below sailors on board USS Alabama (SSBN 731) about fleet manning and budget issues. This is Moran's first visit to the Pacific Nor... More
SUBPAC visits USS Alabama
Rear Adm. Phillip Sawyer, commander of Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (SUBPAC), right, speaks to Lt. Thomas Mulqueen, left, and other officers from USS Alabama (SSBN 731). This is Sawyer's first visit to th... More
USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) combines crews
Cmdr. Jason Wartell, right, salutes Capt. Jeffrey Joseph, USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) Gold commanding officer, as he turns over command of the Nebraska Blue crew to Joseph in a crew combination ceremony. Both crews... More
USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) Crest
USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) crest. (File graphic)
A sailor from Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor shakes the hand
A sailor from Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor shakes the hand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Zack Ryder during an autograph session at the Bangor submarine force Off-Crew Administration Building. Als... More
Commander of Submarine Group 9 Rear Adm. Dietrich Kuhlmann,
Commander of Submarine Group 9 Rear Adm. Dietrich Kuhlmann, former Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rich West, and Howard Trost, of the Pacific Northwest Naval Submarine League, applaud Missile Technician... More
USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) returns home from patrol
The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) moors at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ahron Arende... More
Capt. Robert James, right, as his last official act
Capt. Robert James, right, as his last official act as USS Michigan (SSGN 727) Gold Crew commanding officer, meritoriously advances Machinist's Mate 2nd Class (SS) Vernon Deschene to MM1 during his change of co... More
TTF Bangor PO1 Association gives to Kitsap families for the holidays
Electronics Technician 1st Class (SS) Nathan Patrick, left, and Electronics Technician 1st Class (SS) Brett Martyn, right, load up a truck bed with food for underprivileged families in Kitsap County. Trident Tr... More
The Ohio-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine USS Maine
The Ohio-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ahron Are... More
Sailors parade the colors at the guided-missile submarine
Sailors parade the colors at the guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) change of command ceremony at the Naval Undersea Museum Jack Murdock Auditorium. During the ceremony, Capt. Michael Lewis relieved C... More
Families cheer as the fast-attack Submarine USS Seawolf
Families cheer as the fast-attack Submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) returns to its homeport of Bremerton, Wash., following a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ahron Aren... More
The Ohio-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine USS Henry
The Ohio-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 740) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialis... More
Commander of U.S. Strategic Command Adm. Cecil Haney,
Commander of U.S. Strategic Command Adm. Cecil Haney, right, pins submarine warfare "dolphins" on Lt. j.g. Miles Garrett, left, of USS Maine (SSBN 741) blue crew. Haney visited Maine as part of his visit the Pa... More
The Blue crew of the Ohio-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine
The Blue crew of the Ohio-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Sp... More
Reserve sailors assigned to Naval Reserve SSGN Continuous
Reserve sailors assigned to Naval Reserve SSGN Continuous Maintenance Availability Pacific (CMAV) combat a fire while participating in firefighting training at Trident Training Facility, Bangor. The unit provid... More
Commander of Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Rear
Commander of Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Rear Adm. Phillip Sawyer, right, pins the Legion of Merit, on Capt. Jeffrey Jablon, left, for his leadership while in command of Submarine Development Squadron (S... More
The blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine
The blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication S... More
Father Henry Hernando provides the Invocation during
Father Henry Hernando provides the Invocation during the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) change of command ceremony. Cmdr. John E. Cage relieved Cmdr. Gustavo Gutierrez of the... More
Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of U.S. Strategic Command
Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of U.S. Strategic Command pins the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Missile Technician 2nd Class Kyle Moss, assigned to USS Nebraska (SSBN 739). The award was given during ... More
Bangor CPOs receive CPO Mess training
Command Master Chief Foy Harris, trainer for the Pacific Fleet Commanders Fleet Chief Petty Officer Mobile Training Team, speaks to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor CPOs during a CPO Mess training seminar held at the B... More
USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) cycles it's missile hatches
USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) cycles it's missile hatches as the boat's Blue Crew returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Special... More
Brothers promote to Master Chief together
Brothers Senior Chief Electronics Technician Jeremy Konopka, USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) Blue Crew Chief of the Boat, right, and senior Chief Machinist's Mate Chris Konopka, assigned to USS Nebraska (SSBN 7... More
Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Harry Harris chats
Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Harry Harris chats with Commander of Submarine Group 9 Rear Adm. Dietrich Kuhlmann, left, Commander of Carrier Strike Group 3 Rear Adm. Michael Smith, left bottom and Comman... More
Rear Adm. Dietrich Kuhlmann, commander of Submarine
Rear Adm. Dietrich Kuhlmann, commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9, speaks on behalf of Memorial Day at Ivy Green Cemetery. Every year a service is held on Memorial Day by the American Legion to remember the ... More
Submarine Group 9 SOY kicks off Salute to Armed Forces Day with Tacoma...
Navy Counselor 1st Class (SCW/FMF) Sarah Dozier, Submarine Group 9 Sailor of the Year, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a Tacoma Rainiers vs. Albuquerque Isotopes Minor League Baseball game at Chene... More
The ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN
The ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) cycles its missile hatches as the boat's Gold crew returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a 140-day strategic deterrent patrol, a new reco... More
The ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741)
The ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) cycles its missile hatches as the boat's Gold crew returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief... More
Commander of Submarine Group 9 Rear Adm. Dietrich Kuhlmann,
Commander of Submarine Group 9 Rear Adm. Dietrich Kuhlmann, speaks to the USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) Blue and Gold crews during a Meritorious Unit Commendation presentation at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Pennsyl... More
Capt. George Norman, commanding officer of guided-missile
Capt. George Norman, commanding officer of guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726), passes through ceremonial side boys at a change of command ceremony held at Deterrent Park on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, J... More
USS Alabama (SSBN 731) returns home to Naval Base
USS Alabama (SSBN 731) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrence patrol. Alabama is one of eight ballistic missile submarines stationed at the base providing the survivable leg ... More
Rear Adm. Phillip Sawyer, commander of Submarine Force
Rear Adm. Phillip Sawyer, commander of Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, pins the Legion of Merit on Rear Adm. Dietrich H. Kuhlmann during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. ... More
Capt. Mark Behning, commander of Submarine Squadron
Capt. Mark Behning, commander of Submarine Squadron 17, pins the Meritorious Service Medal on Cmdr. Robert Peters, commanding officer of USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) Gold crew, during his change of command ceremony... More
Pacific Northwest Sailors remember 9/11 attacks
Pacific Northwest Sailors participate in morning colors as part of a ceremony in remembrance of those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ahron Arendes/Released)
Rear Adm. Dave M. Kriete, commander of Submarine Group
Rear Adm. Dave M. Kriete, commander of Submarine Group 9, speaks at a ceremony commemorating the ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) force's 4,000th strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Com... More
Anna Marie-Laurence, USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730)
Anna Marie-Laurence, USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) ship's sponsor and daughter of late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, speaks at a ceremony celebrating the ship's 30th anniversary. Also in attendance were commander of... More
Capt. Jerry Logan, of De Smet, S.D., delivers his remarks
Capt. Jerry Logan, of De Smet, S.D., delivers his remarks during the Commander, Submarine Squadron 19 change command ceremony. Logan, who is retiring after 30 years of service, turned over command to Capt. Bria... More
USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) steams home as the ship
USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) steams home as the ship completes a strategic deterrence patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ahron Arendes/Released)
Capt. Jason Geddes, left, salutes Capt. Jeffrey Joseph,
Capt. Jason Geddes, left, salutes Capt. Jeffrey Joseph, right, as he takes command of USS Nebraska (SSBN 739). Joseph had been in command of Nebraska Gold crew since July 2012 and Nebraska's combined Green crew... More
Sailors assigned to Submarine Development Squadron
Sailors assigned to Submarine Development Squadron (SUBDEVRON) 5 Det. Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV), prepare the detachment's first UUV LTV-38 for its first in-water training. The UUVs in-water training will ... More
The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana
The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. Louisiana is one of eight SSBNs stationed in the Pacific Nort... More
Musician 1st Class (SW) Roger Starchers, of Navy Band
Musician 1st Class (SW) Roger Starchers, of Navy Band Northwest, plays the tuba during the USS Alabama (SSBN 731) Blue crew change of command. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Davis Anderson/Released)
The Submarine Group 9 Shore Junior Sailor of the Year
The Submarine Group 9 Shore Junior Sailor of the Year nominees applaud Logistics Specialist 2nd Class (SS) Michael Porterfield, assigned to Priority Material Office, Bremerton, middle, on his selection as the 2... More
Nevada transits Puget Sound
Ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) transits through Washington state's Puget Sound on its way back to its home port of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Speci... More
Fast-attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) departs
Fast-attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) departs its home port of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Brian Badura/Released)
150212-N-KZ413-002 POULSBO, Wash. (Feb. 12, 2015) USS
150212-N-KZ413-002 POULSBO, Wash. (Feb. 12, 2015) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Jackson is one of eight ballistic missi... More
USS Bremerton sails toward Bremerton
150225-N-KZ413-005 KINGSTON, Wash. (Feb. 25, 2015) Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) transits Washington state's Puget Sound on its way to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton for it schedu... More
USS Maine-Gold Homecoming, Washington State
Lt. Cmdr. Jim Brooks receives a warm welcome following the USS Maine-Gold (SSBN 741) return to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor after a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Maine is one of eight ballistic missile submar... More
USS Maine returns home, Washington State
USS Maine (SSBN 741) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Maine is one of eight ballistic missile submarines stationed at the base providing the survivable le... More
Fast-attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) transits
Fast-attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) transits to its home port of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Brian Badura/Released)
The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada
The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) returns to its home port of Naval Base Kitsap after a strategic deterrent patrol. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect... More
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection Unit - Bangor conduct routine operations along the Hood Canal aboard a 64 foot, Special Purpose Craft-Screening Vessel (SPC-SV). (U.S. Navy photo by Mas... More
POULSBO, Wash. - The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine
POULSBO, Wash. - The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) sails toward its home port of Naval Base Kitsap after a strategic deterrent patrol. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed t... More
BANGOR, Wash. (Apr. 6, 2015) Rear Adm. Dave Kriete,
BANGOR, Wash. (Apr. 6, 2015) Rear Adm. Dave Kriete, commander of Submarine Group 9, left, presents Capt. Mark Behning, commodore of Submarine Squadron 17, right, with the Legion of Merit during a change of comm... More
BANGOR, Wash. (April 9, 2015) Commander Submarine Force
BANGOR, Wash. (April 9, 2015) Commander Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Force Master Chief Russell Mason speaks to Sailors during an all-hands call at the Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor base theater. (U.S. Navy ph... More
BANGOR, Wash. (April 16, 2015) USS Kentucky (SSBN 737)
BANGOR, Wash. (April 16, 2015) USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) transits the Hood Canal during its return to Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor. The ship completed a week-long sea trial period after emerging from an overhaul pe... More
BANGOR, Wash. (Apr. 17, 2015) Cmdr. Tiger Pittman,
BANGOR, Wash. (Apr. 17, 2015) Cmdr. Tiger Pittman, left, outgoing commanding officer of USS Pennsylvania (Gold) is relieved by Cmdr. Andrew Clark, right, the ship's new commanding officer during a change of com... More
BANGOR, Wash. (Apr. 21, 2015) Cmdr. Jeffery Smith,
BANGOR, Wash. (Apr. 21, 2015) Cmdr. Jeffery Smith, outgoing commanding officer of USS Kentucky (SSBN 737), left, is presented the Meritorious Service Medal by Capt. Brian Humm, commodore of Submarine Squadron 1... More
BANGOR, Wash. (Apr. 27, 2015) Rear Adm. Dave Kriete,
BANGOR, Wash. (Apr. 27, 2015) Rear Adm. Dave Kriete, commander of Submarine Group 9, addresses the crew of USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) to thank them for their work on a successful 40 month engineered refueling over... More
BANGOR, Wash. (May 5, 2015) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN
BANGOR, Wash. (May 5, 2015) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) sails home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Jackson is one of eight ballistic missile submarines stationed ... More
BANGOR, Wash. (May 22, 2015) Capt. Mark Behning, chief
BANGOR, Wash. (May 22, 2015) Capt. Mark Behning, chief of staff for Submarine Group 9, left, is presented with a command coin commemorating the ship's 30th anniversary by Cmdr. Brody Frailey, center, and Cmdr. ... More
USS Kentucky Blue And Gold Again
BANGOR, Wash. (June 9, 2015) Cmdr. Brian Freck, commanding officer of USS Kentucky (Gold), addresses the Green crew of USS Kentucky during a crew split ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor. The combined crew ... More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 12, 2015) Sailors assigned to Trident
BANGOR, Wash. (June 12, 2015) Sailors assigned to Trident Training Facility Bangor, prepare to retire unserviceable U.S. flags during a flag retirement ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor. The traditional me... More
BANGOR, Wash. (June 17, 2015) USS Maine (SSBN 741)
BANGOR, Wash. (June 17, 2015) USS Maine (SSBN 741) prepares to transit the Hood Canal as it sails back to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor. Maine is one of eight ballistic missile submarines stationed... More
BREMERTON, Wash. (June 26, 2015) USS Ohio (SSGN 726)
BREMERTON, Wash. (June 26, 2015) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (Gold) Chief of the Boat, Master Chief Machinist's Mate William Catron, supervises deck operations prior to getting underway from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.... More
WATERS OF PUGET SOUND, Wash. (June 26, 2015) Culinary
WATERS OF PUGET SOUND, Wash. (June 26, 2015) Culinary specialists aboard USS Ohio (SSGN 726) prepare a meal for the crew while underway in the Puget Sound. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st ... More
Bangor leaders seek to decrease unplanned personnel losses
BANGOR, Wash. (July 1, 2015) Rear Adm. Dave Kriete, commander, Submarine Group 9, signs the charter for the unplanned loss (UPL) working group. Senior representatives from Bangor-area commands formed the group... More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (July 28, 2015) Sailors assigned
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (July 28, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Blue crew of the ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) man the bridge as the ship returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following ... More
BANGOR, Wash. (July 28, 2015) Electrician's Mate 1st
BANGOR, Wash. (July 28, 2015) Electrician's Mate 1st Class Nick Benton, assigned to USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (Blue), gives his wife, Stephanie, and daughter, Chloe, the first hug during the ship's homecoming... More
INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (Aug. 1, 2015) Sailors assigned
INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (Aug. 1, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) Blue crew arrive at Naval Magazine (NAVMAG) Indian Island following a 20-month deployment.... More
Michigan transits to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton
HANSVILLE, Wash. (Aug. 11, 2015) The Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) transits from Naval Magazine Indian Island to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton following an ammunition off-load. Michi... More
Cmdr. Kelly Laing relieves Capt. William Johnson, as
Cmdr. Kelly Laing relieves Capt. William Johnson, as the Blue crew commanding officer of the ballistic-missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741), during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on ... More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Aug. 21, 2015) Sailors assigned to
BREMERTON, Wash. (Aug. 21, 2015) Sailors assigned to the fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) return home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, following a six-month deployment. Seawolf is the first of the Navy... More
BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2015) – Members of the Naval
BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2015) – Members of the Naval Hospital Bremerton color guard display the colors during a change of command ceremony at Deterrent Park. Capt. Gustavo Gutierrez, from Miami, Fla., relieved ... More
BANGOR, Wash. (Sept. 11, 2015) Sailors stand at attention
BANGOR, Wash. (Sept. 11, 2015) 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
BANGOR, Wash. (Sept. 16, 2015) Chief Information Systems
BANGOR, Wash. (Sept. 16, 2015) Chief Information Systems Technician Daryl Wegleitner, from El Paso, Texas, assigned to Commander, Submarine Group 9 (CSG 9), receives his combination cover during a pinning cerem... More
BANGOR, Wash. (Sept.22, 2015) Cmdr. Matthew Chapman,
BANGOR, Wash. (Sept.22, 2015) Cmdr. Matthew Chapman, commanding officer of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731), crosses the brow with Gen. Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Ch... More
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Sept. 30, 2015) The Blue crew of
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Sept. 30, 2015) The Blue crew of the ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a rout... More
Bremerton Mayor visits Seawolf, Washington State
BREMERTON, Wash. (Oct. 14, 2015) Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Luna, executive officer of the fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21), shows Bremerton’s Mayor Petty Lent how the crew uses a periscope during a tour of the... More
KEYPORT, Wash. (Oct. 23, 2015) Capt. Mark Schmall,
KEYPORT, Wash. (Oct. 23, 2015) Capt. Mark Schmall, Commodore, Submarine Squadron 17, delivers remarks as the guest speaker during a change of command ceremony for the Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missi... More