Submarine Group 7

⚓️MISSISSIPPI SAILORS LEND A HAND⚓️

Sailors from the USS Mississippi (SSN 782) volunteered at a Perth-area wildlife center during their scheduled port visit to Royal Australian Navy HMAS Stirling Naval Base, Australia, Dec. 2.

FULL STORY: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/434573/uss-mississippi-sailors-volunteer-western-australia-wildlife-center

RDML Seif recently wrapped up a trip to Perth, Australia to welcome USS Mississippi (SSN 782) and meet with Consul General Siriana Nair and local distinguished visitors.

“This port visit is an example of the enduring alliance that exists between the U.S. and Australia, and it highlights the importance of our undersea forces in our shared dedication to regional stability.” - Rear Adm. Rick Seif, Commander, Submarine Group 7

First Woman to Serve as a Submarine XO Reports for Duty

News from around the force!

First Woman to Serve as a Submarine XO Reports for Duty On November 12, Cowan became the executive officer (XO) of the Gold Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737), making her the first woman to serve as XO of a U.S. Navy submarine.

USS Michigan Operates in 7th Fleet

USS Michigan Operates in 7th Fleet OKINAWA, Japan – The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) made a brief stop for personnel near Okinawa, Japan as part of her deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations,

CSG 7 FOOD DRIVE

CSG 7 recently held a food drive and delivered the goods to the City of Yokosuka HOTKAN food bank.

Thanks to all who organized and donated to this event to make it a success!

BIG DAY AT GROUP 7

During an all-hands call today, RDML Seif presented awards to the BJOY, JSOY, and SOY, and CMC Jackson announced those CSG7 Sailors selected for advancement!

Congrats to all!

BJOY: IT3 Hart
JSOY: YN2 Fortenberry
SOY: YN1 Dimmitt

ADVANCEMENTS
EMN2 Buntoum
ITS1 Cary
IT3 Deegan
IT3 Duby
STS1 Falardeau
OS1 Garzon
IT2 Hart
IT1 Henderson
IS1 Hodge
ETV1 Hulbert
ITS1 Jansen
IT2 Juarez
ITS1 Lachcik
IT2 Levine
IT2 McQuagge
ITS1 Nelson
IT2 Obregon
IT3 Reina
IT3 Richard
ITS1 Simpson
IT3 Tyner
IT2 Welsh

Commander, Submarine Group 7 Speaks at Submarine Institute of Australia Conference

🇺🇸CSG7 Speaks at Submarine Institute of Australia Conference🇦🇺

Rear Adm. Seif, commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7 recently participated in the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) 11th Biennial Conference 2022 in Canberra, Australia.

“Conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines, SSNs, are our asymmetric advantage, and the true apex predators of the Pacific,” said Seif.

FULL STORY:

Commander, Submarine Group 7 Speaks at Submarine Institute of Australia Conference Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7/Task Force (CTF) 54/CTF 74 participated in the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) 11th Biennial Conference 2022 in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 9.

Welcome aboard!

During their recent port visit to Yokosuka, Japan, USS Seawolf (SSN 21) hosted Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group 7 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Adm. TAWARA Tateki, commander, Fleet Submarine Force for a tour of the submarine.

Royal Australian Navy Admiral Tours USS Key West

USS Key West (SSN 722) hosted Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rear Adm. Jonathan Earley, Commander Australian Fleet, while visiting Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) recently.

FULL STORY: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/433615/royal-australian-navy-admiral-tours-key-west-korea

Photos from Commander, Submarine Squadron 15's post

NAVY PARTNERSHIPS

CSG 7 held a series of theater security cooperation (TSC) engagements at Naval Base Guam as part of the fourth submarine staff talks with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) submarine force, Oct. 18-19, 2022.

FULL STORY/PHOTOS: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/432534/submarine-staff-talks-between-us-and-republic-singapore-navy-highlight-interoperability-indo-pacific-region

Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 USS Emory S Land (AS 39)

SAILORS in the SPOTLIGHT

CSG 7 recently implemented a new program called the Right Hand Sailor, which highlights those Sailors putting in that extra effort to complete the mission!

Congrats to the first Sailors to be recognized for their hard work!

IS2 Hodge
ITS2 Nelson
YN2 Narro

Ribbon cutting ceremony marks completion of major infrastructure project at NBK Bangor

: Submarine Development Squadron (DEVRON) 5 held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 19, 2022 on a newly-completed service pier extension located on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, Washington. The ceremony marked the completion of a major infrastructure project which will support the arrival of fast attack submarines, including the planned change of homeport for USS Seawolf (SSN 21) and USS Connecticut (SSN 22) from Naval Station Bremerton to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor.

Ribbon cutting ceremony marks completion of major infrastructure project at NBK Bangor Submarine Development Squadron (DEVRON) 5 held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 19, 2022 on a newly-completed service pier extension located on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, Washington. The ceremony marked the completion of a major infrastructure project, nicknamed the “Olympic pier” due to its pro...

Katy, Texas Sailor Serves at Submarine Group 7 in Japan

As Houston Navy Week is about to wrap up back in Texas, read about ETV2 Bauer, Katy, TX-native at CSG7!

Katy, Texas Sailor Serves at Submarine Group 7 in Japan As Houston Navy Week continues back home in Texas, a Katy-native and 2015 James E. Taylor High School graduate is currently serving in the Navy and stationed in Yokosuka, Japan as part of Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG 7).

Staff assigned to Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet’s Meteorology and Oceanography cell and from Submarine Group (CSG) 7/Task Force (CTF) 74 toured Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Pathfinder-class oceanographic survey ship USNS Mary Sears (T-AGS 65) in Yokosuka, Japan, October 20, 2022.

FULL STORY: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/432006/c7f-and-csg-7-staffs-tour-oceanographic-survey-ship-usns-mary-sears-yokosuka

USS Springfield (SSN 761) recently pulled into Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit. Springfield is forward-deployed to Guam and routinely operates in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, conducting maritime security operations and supporting national security interests.

USS Springfield (SSN 761) crew pose for a command photo. Looking good!!

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Keep an eye out for more command photos from other Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 submarines.

US Naval Base Guam Submarine Group 7 COMSUBPAC Joint Region Marianas



photo by Lt. Eric Uhden

ANCHOR UP!

Check out today's photos from the FY23 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony for CSG 7, Defense Service Office Pacific, and Commander, Naval Forces Japan held at the CNFJ auditorium onboard Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

RDML Seif, commander, Submarine Group 7 was the guest speaker, and CSG7's MMNC Osantowski received his anchors.

A great day for the entire CSG7 Chiefs Mess!

GROUP!

The command announced BJOQ, JSOQ, and SOQs for 4th quarter of FY22 on Friday, as well as the meritorious advancement of YNS1 Harris!

BJOQ: IT3 Welsh
JSOQ: STS2 Bermudez
SOQ: IS1 Velasco

What an epic way to end the week. Congrats to all!

On the Navy's 247th Birthday, we celebrate with a throwback to SS-247, the Gato-class submarine, USS Dace!

Happy Birthday, Navy!

For more info on USS Dace, check out Naval History & Heritage Command: https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/d/dace.html

: USS Hampton (SSN 767) approaches the island of Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, October 2021.

USS Hampton SSN 767 was participating in a weapons handling exercise with submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40).

For decades, Los Angeles-class submarines like Hampton were the backbone of the Submarine Force. Today, 26 of the class's 62 subs are currently serving. Almost all are Flight III (third wave) boats, built to an improved (688i) design. Hampton is one of those Flight III 688i subs, equipped with 12 Vertical Launch System (VLS) tubes (for firing Tomahawk cruise missiles) and other upgrades over Flights I and II.

Commissioned in November 1993, Hampton will celebrate 29 years of service next month.

CSG 7 Sailors Hone Japanese Language Skills in Yokosuka

Sailors from Commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7 completed their fiscal year (FY) 22 Japanese language classes at Fluckey Hall on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 29, 2022.

FULL STORY: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/431043/submarine-group-7-sailors-hone-japanese-language-skills-yokosuka

"Our Sailors will remain the best trained and educated force in the world." - CNO

🇺🇸USS Annapolis Visits Republic of Korea🇰🇷

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) departed Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK), Oct. 5, 2022, marking the conclusion of their second port visit to the Republic of Korea as part of a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific.

FULL STORY: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/430911/annapolis-visits-republic-korea-during-western-pacific-deployment

Photos from Commander, Submarine Squadron 15's post

STRENGTHENING ALLIANCES

Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7/Task Force (CTF) 54/CTF 74, conducted bilateral talks with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam as part of the 55th iteration of the Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) with the ROKN Submarine Force, Sept. 26-30. 2022.

FULL STORY: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/430807/ctf-74-hosts-republic-korea-navy-swcm-55-guam

CSG 7 Sailor Retires after 30+ Years of Service

Lt. Cmdr. Christopher A. Guaydacan, force protection officer at Commander, Submarine Group 7, celebrated over 30 years of service during his retirement ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) in Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022.

FULL STORY: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/430635/submarine-group-7-sailor-retires-with-honor-after-30-years-combined-military-service

Photos from U.S. 7th Fleet's post

Photos from All Hands Magazine's post

Chief (SEL) Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) Aaron Brooks, serves aboard USS Key West (SSN 722) and recently spoke regarding the pride and camaraderie of the submarine force and of the Chiefs mess.

CSG7 Leadership with Ms. Kody Brown, CSG7 ombudsman.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 16, 2022) Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s (CFAY) FFSC Yokosuka Japan hosted the 2022 Ombudsman Appreciation Dinner at the Officers’ Club where command ombudsmen were recognized and honored for their contributions throughout the year. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Darren Cordoviz)

CSG7 Ombudsman, Ms. Kody Brown, was recently recognized by VADM Thomas and RDML Seif at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s (CFAY) FFSC Yokosuka Japan 2022 Ombudsman Appreciation Dinner.

CSG7 thanks you for all your work!

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 16, 2022) Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s (CFAY) FFSC Yokosuka Japan hosted the 2022 Ombudsman Appreciation Dinner at the Officers’ Club where command ombudsmen were recognized and honored for their contributions throughout the year. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Darren Cordoviz)

We bid farewell recently to a few CSG7 Sailors as well as Mr. Bryan Moyers, Director; Outreach Policy, Liaison and Coordination for the NACCC.

We wish them all well on their future endeavors!

GROUP!

GROUP!

Congratulations to CSG 7’s FY-23 Chief Selectees!

Welcome Home, USS Frank Cable!

"With each port visit and exercise of this deployment, the crew of Frank Cable flawlessly executed logistics support, key leader engagements, and community outreach efforts that improved our readiness to operate alongside our allies and partners," said RDML Seif.

Full story: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/428359/uss-frank-cable-returns-patrol

CSG 7 Visits Australia, Talks Interoperability

Read the latest on RDML Seif's trip to Australia to meet with leaders from the Royal Australian Navy!

CSG 7 Visits Australia, Talks Interoperability CANBERRA, Australia – Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7/Task Force (CTF) 74, visited multiple sites in Australia as part of a visit to highlight the importance of interoperability between U.S. and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) forces to regional security, August 14-16, 2022.