Submarine Operations

Images of various military submarines, showcasing their sleek designs during maneuvers in open water, highlighting naval operations and crew activities.

221004-N-ZZ999-0092 GROTON, Conn. (October 4, 2022) - The USS Oregon (SSN 793) conducts routine operations in the mouth of Thames River in Groton, Conn., Oct. 4. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Oregon 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.

060117-N-3541A-005. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

120407-N-ZZ999-014ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 7, 2012) The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) conducts alpha trials in the Atlantic Ocean.

A port quarter view of the view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine HOUSTON (SSN-713), foreground, and the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), background, departing Hampton Roads for a patrol. Country: Unknown

060117-N-5863B-140. Base: Manama Country: Bahrain (BHR)

Crew members man the sail of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713) as the vessel gets underway in the harbor after departing Naval Submarine Base, San Diego. Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00136. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120812-N-GU530-017 STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA, Wash. (Aug. 12, 2012) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) prepares to conduct a personnel transfer as it returns to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash.

221004-N-ZZ999-0092 GROTON, Conn. (October 4, 2022) - The USS Oregon (SSN 793) conducts routine operations in the mouth of Thames River in Groton, Conn., Oct. 4. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Oregon 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.

221004-N-ZZ999-0092 GROTON, Conn. (October 4, 2022) - The USS Oregon (SSN 793) conducts routine operations in the mouth of Thames River in Groton, Conn., Oct. 4. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Oregon 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.

DN-ST-85-08362. Base: San Pablo Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060331-N-1464F-005. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2013) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) returns to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Tennessee deployed for operations more than three months ago.

DN-ST-88-07374. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

120111-N-FG395-005KINGS BAY, Ga. (Jan. 11, 2011) The Ohio-class ballistic missile subarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) approaches Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. after successfully completing sea trials.

A starboard quarter view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine MOCHISHIO (SS-574) arriving in port to take part in the joint naval exercise RIMPAC '92. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '92 Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Aug. 24, 2018) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) returns to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., following a strategic deterrent patrol. The boat is one of four ballistic missile submarines stationed at the base and is capable of carrying up to 20 submarine-launched ballistic missiles with multiple warheads.

220616-N-MH811-1020 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (June 16, 2022) -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) pulls into port following a routine underway, June 16, 2022. Topeka is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

As the Korean submarine ROKS LEE JONG MOO (SS-66), (left) and the Los Angeles class attack submarine USS COLUMBUS (SSN 762), right, sail off the coast of Hawaii during exercise RIMPAC '98, a P-3C Orion aircraft flies overhead for a closer look. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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050817-N-7293M-107. Base: Santa Rita State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

970101-N-0000X-003. Base: Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The USS TUCSON (SSN 770) steams off the coast of Chile during Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Country: Unknown

An aerial bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (SSBN 618) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) operates under its own power.

The U.S. Navys newest attack submarine, USS SEAWOLF (SSN 21), conducts Bravo sea trials off the coast of Conneticut in preparation for its scheduled commissioning in July 1997. The aerial image is taken towards the starboard stern, looking forward. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

110110-N-6523K-003KINGS BAY, Ga. (Jan. 11, 2010) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) departs Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. West Virginia is scheduled for an engineering refueling overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va., next month.

A starboard bow view of the Ohio Class nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS FLORIDA (SSBN-728) underway. Country: Unknown

NORFOLK (June 10, 2020) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) secure a lei to the sail of the boat before returning to Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va., June 10, 2020. Fast-attack submarines like Albany have multifaceted missions. Using stealth, persistence, agility and firepower, Albany supports special force operations, disrupts and destroys an opponent's military and economic operations at sea, provide early strike from close proximity and ensure undersea superiority.

030701-N-0000X-005. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

STIRLING, Australia (June 25, 2015) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) is moored in Stirling, Australia. Jacksonville is in Australia as a part of its Deployment

060411-N-1810F-001. Base: Cumberland Sound State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

High angle view of a US Navy submarine in the sea

An aerial port quarter view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) as the large harbor tugs MANHATTAN (YTB-779) and OTTUMWA (YTB-761) assist in docking it at Delta Pier. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

061207-N-6536T-045. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS LOS ANGELES (SSN 688)

220602-N-SS492-1002 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (June 2, 2022) -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a regularly scheduled underway, June 2. Charlotte is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

An aerial low oblique starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS NEBRASKA (SSBN-739) underway on the surface off the Naval Submarine Base at Kings Bay, Ga. Base: USS Nebraska Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DF-ST-89-02249. Base: Naval Station, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-03992. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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A starboard beam view of a Sturgeon class submarine underway on the surface during anti-submarine warfare exercises off the coast of San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The civilian tugboat Mister Mike mates up to the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Houston (SSN-713) as the sub prepares for docking at her homeport following a deployment. Base: San Diego Harbor State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120319-N-RO948-107SASEBO, Japan (March 19, 2012) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) arrives at Fleet Activities Sasebo for a brief port visit to accommodate crew rest and replenishment. North Carolina is the first Virginia-class submarine to visit Sasebo.

A starboard side view of the nuclear-powered attack submarines USS HADDOCK (SSN-621) underway with crewmen riding the sail. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Line handlers on shore and aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CHICAGO (SSN-721) stand by as commercial tug boats move the submarine the last few feet to the pier. The CHICAGO is returning to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial port bow view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS INDIANAPOLIS (SSN-697) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Ohio class submarine USS MARYLAND (SSBN-738) pulls into the naval station, assisted by a tug boat, in support of the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98. Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An starboard quarter view of the U.S. Navy's newest nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine, USS KENTUCKY (SSBN-737), underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OLYMPIA (SSN-717) underway off the Hawaiian coast. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

PEARL HARBOR (July 11, 2022) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) departs Pearl Harbor to begin the at-sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 11. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

POLARIS POINT, Guam (May 7, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) arrives in Apra Harbor, Guam, to conduct maintenance and liberty. Albuquerque is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

181027-N-N0101-0100WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Oct. 27, 2018) A Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine is participats in Exercise Keen Sword with Submarine Group 7 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Sailors and staff. Keen Sword, which began Oct. 29, is a joint/bilateral training exercise between the U.S. military and their JSDF counterparts. For the submarine force, it is an opportunity to demonstrate how both countries submariners would detect, locate, track and engage enemy assets.

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110127-N-1325N-070BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 27, 2011) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol.

PERTH, Australia (April 19, 2022) The Royal Australian Navy Collins-class submarine HMAS Farncomb (SSG 74) prepares to moor alongside the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) at HMAS Stirling naval base, April 19, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of national security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

12/31/1920. Lost English Warship. The Submarine "K-5", which sank in the English Channel, perishing its entire crew -.

051001-N-1722M-355. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040823-N-3019M-001. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120106-N-PN306-001 GROTON (Jan. 6, 2012) Cmdr. Dana Nelson, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781), observes his shipboard handlers as they navigate the submarine pierside at its new homeport location of Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Conn.

YTB 760-class harbor tugs guide the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN 726) out of dry dock at Delta Pier. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Line handlers stand ready on the deck of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBUQUERQUE (SSN 706) as it arrives to take part in Navy Appreciation Week 1989, which is sponsored by the Port Everglades Authority, the Broward County community and the Navy League of the United States. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

KINGS BAY, Ga. (July 3, 2013) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) departs Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Florida will perform routine operations while at sea.

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Sept. 20, 2012) The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam en route to her new homeport at Naval Base Guam. Key West will be one of three forward deployed submarines, ready to fulfill emergent theater commander tasking in support of the nationÕs maritime strategy efforts.

A stern view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALEXANDRIA (SSN-757) underway during post-commissioning trials off Andros Island, Bahamas. The ALEXANDRIA was commissioned on June 29, 1991.. Country: Atlantic Ocean(AOC)

970616-N-2568S-001. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642)

GULF OF TADJOURA (Nov. 5, 2019) A 34-foot Dauntless-class patrol boat assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 1 transfers supplies to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) in the Gulf of Tadjoura. CRS-1 is forward-deployed with Combined Task Group 68.6 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

USS Oregon (SSN 793) makes its way down the Thames River and past the city of New London after departing Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., for routine operations on Monday, July 18, 2022. Commissioned in May 2022 Oregon is the third U.S. Naval vessel to be named for the 33rd state and is the 20th Virginia-class fast attack submarine.

A starboard view of the sail of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HADDACK (SSN 621) as the vessel is underway off the coast of San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-85-10232. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120606-N-ZB122-001SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 6, 2012) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) stand by as the vessel approaches Marathi NATO pier facility. Annapolis, the tenth ship of her class, is homeported in Groton, Conn., and is assigned to Submarine Development Squadron 12.

DN-SC-04-09278. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the U.S. Navy's newest nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine, USS KENTUCKY (SSBN-737), underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-85-08378. Base: Mare Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-08387. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) as crewmen complete docking procedures at Delta Pier. A Navy large harbor tug assists on the starboard bow. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120117-N-UK333-020JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Jan. 17, 2012) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713) arrives at her new homeport, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, after completing a change of homeport from Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 in Apra Harbor, Guam. Houston is the forth ship to be named after the Texas city and is capable of conducting anti-surface and anti-submarine operations along with guided-missile strike operations using conventional tomahawk land attack missiles.

The U.S. Navys newest attack submarine, USS SEAWOLF (SSN 21), conducts Bravo sea trials off the coast of Conneticut in preparation for its scheduled commissioning in July 1997. The aerial image shows the sail from a starboard angle, looking forward. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The Chilean Flagship BLANCO ENCALADA (DLH 15) and submarine O'BRIEN (SS 22) steam off the coast of Chile while participating in Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Country: Unknown

TOKYO BAY, Japan (Feb. 05, 2015) Sailors, aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), moor the boat to the pier. Texas is visiting Yokosuka for a port visit. U.S. Navy port visits represent an important opportunity to promote stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster growing relationships.

110623-N-UK333-098 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 23, 2011) The Virginia-class submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled western Pacific deployment.

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 6, 2013) Sailors assigned to Commander Navy Region Southwest Harbor Patrol escort as Virgina-class fast-attack submarine out of San Diego Harbor during a high-value transit.

060918-N-0780F-008. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

Crew members stand atop the attack submarine USS DARTER (SS 576) as the vessel comes into port for an ammunition loading at the Maebata Ordnance Facility. Base: Fleet Activities, Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN)

Crewmen stand on the deck of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN-731) as the vessel returns to port after completing the 100th Trident ballistic missile submarine patrol. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A trio of submarines patrol the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii during exercise RIMPAC '98. The submarines are the Los Angeles class USS PASADENA (SSN-752), foreground, USS COLUMBUS (SSN-762), furthest to the rear, and in between the two US subs, the Korean ROKS LEE JONG MOO (SS 62). Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port side view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) during the commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS KENTUCKY (SSBN-737) underway departing the port. The sub is being assisted by two civilian tugboats. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Spray blows back from the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALEXANDRIA (SSN-757) as the submarine operates off Andros Island, Bahamas, during post-commissioning trials. The ALEXANDRIA was commissioned on June 29, 1991.. Country: Atlantic Ocean(AOC)

111028-N-XK202-069 NORFOLK (Oct. 28, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit California (SSN 781) board the boat as they bring her to life” during a commissioning rehearsal ceremony the day before the Navy's newest Virginia-class submarine is commissioned. California is the eighth Virginia-class submarine and will be homeported in Groton, Conn.

The submarine Hr.Ms. Tuna (1966-1991) in the weather with an exercise properedo.

The submarine Hr.Ms. Tuna (1966-1991) in the weather with an exercise properedo.

060517-N-4014G-318. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PHILADELPHIA (SSN-690) underway as it conducts anti-submarine warfare operations with the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during exercise Deterrent Force 2/90, a part of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDETERRENT FORCE 2/90 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A stern-to-bow view of the U.S. Navy's newest nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine, USS KENTUCKY (SSBN-737), underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Close in view of the sail and dry deck shelter (DDS) of the nuclear-powered special operations submarine USS JAMES K. POLK (SSN-645) tied up at a pier. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050627-N-0685S-003. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view showing the sail structure of the U.S. Navy's newest nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine, USS KENTUCKY (SSBN-737). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The submarine Hr.Ms. Tiger shark (1972-1995) with a S-frigate in the background.

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Officers and crew stand on the deck and sail of the nuclear powered attack submarine USS SEAHORSE (SSN 669) as the boat waits in a canal lock. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

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