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05/15/2026

Midshipmen today, potential division officers tomorrow 🐬🫡

This week, midshipmen from NROTC units across the country visited the Pacific Northwest to get a firsthand look at what the future could hold if they choose to join the Submarine Force upon commissioning.

The two-day visit included stops at Submarine Development Squadron 5, Commander, Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Group ONE, Trident Training Facility Bangor, WA, USS Nebraska, USS Seawolf, and Submarine Group 9.

The talented Sailors who operate and fight our ships are the Submarine Force’s competitive advantage. Familiarization events like these are critical to ensuring the next generation of capable leaders understands they have a place in its ranks.

COMSUBPAC | Commander, Submarine Forces | U.S. Fleet Forces Command

05/04/2026

Best in the West 💪⚓️

Each year, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, present the Hugh McCracken Leadership Award to the top-performing Chiefs Mess on their respective coasts.

This year’s Pacific recipient was the USS Ohio (SSGN 726) Blue Crew.

“I am proud to say that the crew of USS Ohio is in my Group,” said Rear Adm. Chris Nash, who presented the award during a ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor.

"In 2025 you guys came out of the ship yard then you ran across the Pacific Ocean, you got out there and completed incredible missions. That is what warfighting excellence is and I would like to thank you all for the great work that you have done."

For the Ohio Chiefs Mess, the award is recognition for the long hours and tireless effort that went into getting their ship operational and underway last year.

“Our time through the ship yard period built pinnacle, fundamental pillars that were steady for us to stand on coming out,” said Chief Electricians Technician (Nuclear) Chelsea Labus, assigned to Ohio.

"A lot of us had significant struggles going through the shipyard – any boat that has been through it knows what that’s like. Then coming out and seeing the growth of the crew from where the level of knowledge was before to where we are able to operate now was so dramatic and so inspiring to see. The growth of the team inspired us to put in more effort, to try harder, to lead more, and to be more for them.”

COMSUBPAC | Commander, Submarine Forces | U.S. Pacific Fleet

04/26/2026

What better opportunity to reflect on the past, present, and future than a birthday?

For retired Admiral John Richardson, who served as the 31st Chief of Naval Operations, the 126th Pacific Northwest Submarine Officers Birthday Ball provided just that.

As the guest speaker, Richardson reflected on the evolution of the Submarine Force—from the slow, incremental attempts to submerge rudimentary vessels at the start of the 20th century to the rapid innovations of the Atomic Age.

He then addressed the audience directly, charging them to carry the Submarine Force’s legacy into the future.

“Everybody in this room, you’ve got a role to play. This is ours to embrace. Not just embrace but wrestle to the ground. We have got to be faster, smarter, more creative, more innovative – and you are the ones that will determine how this goes,” said Richardson.

“We need to lead ourselves into this age and that’s not a small responsibility. You’ve gotta push the boundaries, every one of you should feel like you’re leaning forward in a harness.”

Despite the rapid changes over the past 126 years of undersea history, the throughline remains the Sailors on the deckplates.

“What is the constant thread through all of this? It’s our people, it’s our submariners. We are a team that comes to work each day and looks at ways to be stronger. Not only as individuals, but we will deliberately look at ways to make our shipmates stronger. The people that man the force now, the people that brought you to this moment, that is our superpower.”

COMSUBPAC | Commander, Submarine Forces | U.S. Fleet Forces Command

04/18/2026

Cmdr. Martin Roschmann tells each new arrival to his ship three things.

First, be proud of your time in service, because you may not know it, but you are writing yourself into the history books.

Second, he challenges them to find a deep and hidden reserve of strength that they didn’t know they had before they joined the Submarine Force.

And lastly, he tells them that by serving shoulder to shoulder with people from every walk of life, from every sort of background, and from every corner of the United States, they’ve become a better American.

Today, Cmdr. Art Richardson relieved Roschmann as commanding officer of USS Maine (SSBN 741) Gold Crew during a ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap–Bangor, surrounded by friends, family, and shipmates past and present.

“Maine, all the success we’ve had isn’t because I commanded it—it’s because you deserved it,” said Roschmann. “I’m in your debt for doing your duty and pursuing excellence every single watch.”

Capt. Nate Luther, commodore of Submarine Squadron 17, served as guest speaker, underscoring the critical importance of Maine’s mission and capabilities to national defense during his remarks.

“You are at the extreme end of America’s warfighting capability. And what you do underpins all other aspects of national defense. Over the past two years, Maine Gold got underway and stayed in the fight—259 days at sea across three patrols, operating successfully in every single corner of the Pacific.”

Commissioned in 1995, Maine is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to be named in honor of the state.

Stay Buttery 🦞

COMSUBPAC | Commander, Submarine Forces | U.S. Fleet Forces Command

04/14/2026

Hey Doc, do you have a minute? 👨‍⚕️

On Sunday, the U.S. Navy Submarine Force celebrated its 126th birthday—a legacy built on the foundation of dedicated professionals.

A key component of that foundation is Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsmen (IDC) who serve as the Medical Department Representative (MDR) aboard submarines.

Isolated and often in austere environments, IDCs perform diagnostic procedures, advanced first aid, basic life support, nursing procedures, minor surgery, clinical laboratory procedures and other routine and emergency health care all while operating deep under the ocean's surface.

Their legacy traces back to World War II, when submarines often sailed without doctors, relying instead on highly skilled pharmacist mates to deliver critical care.

COMSUBPAC | Commander, Submarine Forces | U.S. Fleet Forces Command

04/05/2026

On Friday, Cmdr. Josh McCright relieved Cmdr. Brad Muskopf as commanding officer of USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) Gold Crew during a ceremony at the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum.

“When I took command almost three years ago, I told myself that no matter what happened, there would never be a moment where any of this would be about me,” said Muskopf, visibly emotional at the weight and significance of the moment.

“It was never going to be about me. It will never be about my comfort, my preferences, or promoting me. It will be about the crew—their accomplishments, sacrifices, families, and incredible hard work.”

In line with his remarks, Muskopf centered the ceremony on the crew’s accomplishments—meritoriously advancing Mitchell Meiers to Torpedoman’s Mate 3rd Class and presenting Machinist’s Mate (Nuclear) 2nd Class Jaden Ellison with his submarine warfare device.

Muskopf will remain a key member of Team Bangor, joining SUBGRU-9 as the next director of maritime operations.

Go Big Red!

COMSUBPAC | Commander, Submarine Forces | U.S. Pacific Fleet

04/01/2026

A great day to be underway 😎🏔️

On Monday, USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735), the “Keystone of Defense,” returned to Naval Base Kitsap–Bangor.

Did you know Ohio-class submarines like Pennsylvania operate under a dual-crew concept?

Each ship has a Blue and Gold crew that alternate manning the submarine and conducting patrols.

This approach maximizes strategic availability while allowing for proper training, sustained readiness, and improved crew morale.

Even as crews rotate who “has the boat,” they remain united by a steadfast commitment to the strategic deterrence mission.

COMSUBPAC | Commander, Submarine Forces | U.S. Pacific Fleet | U.S. Fleet Forces Command | United States Strategic Command

03/23/2026

It's about the people.

It's a common theme uniting generations of retired warfighters upon reflecting on their careers. For Capt. Niebel, who retired and relinquished command of USS Michigan (SSGN 727) to Capt. Trevor Conger on March 20, that theme holds true.

"It hit me yesterday when ENG and I were going over his FITREP, and he asked me what kept me coming back," Niebel remarked during the ceremony.

"It is getting the chance to work with and for Sailors like all of you. You are all incredibly talented and never cease to amaze me with the results you deliver."

Go Big Blue!

COMSUBPAC | Commander, Submarine Forces | U.S. Pacific Fleet | U.S. Fleet Forces Command

03/21/2026

Naval Reactors…Arriving 🫡⚛

On Thursday, Adm. William Houston, director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, visited Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) during a visit to Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor and SUBGRU-9.

Beginning in 1954 with the USS Nautilus, our U.S. Navy Submarine Force has had an edge in endurance, stealth, and speed because of the integration of nuclear technology. The past, present, and future of the undersea domain is shaped by harnessing the power of the atom.

Naval Reactors | COMSUBPAC | Commander, Submarine Forces | U.S. Fleet Forces Command |

03/20/2026

A Full-Circle Moment.

This week, Cmdr. Keith Bierman relieved Cmdr. Justin Grover as commanding officer of USS Alabama (SSBN 731) Blue Crew. Nearly 20 years ago Grover stood at the #2 periscope of the very same submarine as a third-class midshipmen during a familiarization cruise.

“In just that 24-hour period aboard the Alabama and having spent a week or so in the different warfighting communities, there was something immediately different I noticed about the crew,” said Grover during the ceremony, reflecting on that early professional experience and how it forever altered his life’s trajectory.

“Everyone demonstrated professionalism, eagerness, and a deep sense of pride in their craft. My time on Alabama reinforced submarines as my career path calling.”

As Alabama’s captain, Grover led the crew through several strategic deterrent patrols and cultivated an atmosphere of professionalism culminating in the 2024 and 2025 Retention Excellence Awards.

Roll Tide!

COMSUBPAC | Commander, Submarine Forces | U.S. Pacific Fleet | United States Strategic Command | U.S. Fleet Forces Command

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