Commander, Submarine Group Two

GROTON, Conn. -- The entire crew of the Virginia-class submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) extended their birthday wishes on video, Dec. 27, to the state of New Mexico to celebrate their centennial - 100 years of statehood.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit North Dakota (SSN 784) joined forces with a 16-year old local teenager to donate nearly 200 toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program Dec. 21.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- More than 100 high school and college students submitted entries for the 2011 Pre-Commissioning Unit Minnesota (SSN 783) logo contest, but one talented high school student's rendering took top honors, during the official logo unveiling, Dec. 16.

GROTON, Conn. – The families of Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755) received an early holiday gift this year when the submarine returned to Naval Submarine Base New London, Dec. 15, following a regularly scheduled five-month deployment.

NORFOLK, Va. – Cmdr. David Soldow relieved Cmdr. Thomas “TR” Buchanan as commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) during a change of command ceremony on December 14, 2011 at Naval Station Norfolk.

GROTON, Conn. – Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) returned to Naval Submarine Base New London, Dec. 14, following a regularly scheduled six-month deployment.

OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (NNS) -- Rear Adm. Rick Breckenridge, commander, Submarine Group 2 and U.S.Rep. Joe Courtney joined nearly 100 Sea Cadets and their families for their annual holiday party and awards at the VFW Post 1053 in Old Saybrook, Dec. 10.

GROTON, Conn. – Commander, Submarine Group Two announced the 2011 Sea and Shore Senior and Junior Sailors of the Year during a ceremony at the Naval Submarine Library and Museum, Dec. 7.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), a finalist for the 2012 Capt. Edward F. Ney Memorial Awards for Food Service Excellence, hosted a two-man evaluation team aboard the Virginia-class submarine, Dec. 6.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The relationship between the Navy League's New Mexico Commissioning Committee and the crew of USS New Mexico (SSN 779) during its 33-year lifespan will mirror that of an extended family.

GROTON, Conn. - Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi (SSN 782) sponsor Ms. Allison Stiller christened the ninth Virginia class submarine during a ceremony at General Dynamics Electric Boat, Dec. 3.

CHICAGO (NNS) -- USS Memphis' (SSN 691) commanding officer visited his alma mater, University of Illinois, to mentor future naval officers enrolled in the university's Naval Officer Reserve Training Corps, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- On the eve of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi's (SSN 782) christening, the submarine achieved another milestone, a 2011 Navy Community Service/Project Good Neighbor community service award, Dec. 1.

PORTSMOUTH, England – Five Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Miami (SSN 755) received their enlisted submarine warfare qualification pins, and eight Sailors were advanced to the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class aboard the historic British Royal Navy ship HMS Victory, Nov. 30.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Military children will receive gift boxes from the non-profit organization Operation Gratitude at a local community center in Groton, Nov. 30.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (NNS) -- Sailors from USS San Juan (SSN 751) participated in "Sweats 4 Vets" event at the Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough, Nov. 27.

GROTON, Conn. -- U.S. Groton Submarine Veterans will provide nearly 900 meals on wheels complete with turkey, stuffing and all of the associated fixings to Sailors and local police standing the watch Nov. 24.

GROTON, Conn., Nov. 22, 2011 – Children from military families who attend Dr. Charles G. Barnum Elementary School here are getting their early education in a school that first lady Michelle Obama has singled out for its culture of excellence.

GROTON, Conn. – Seventeen midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy’s Dolphin Club visited Naval Submarine Base New London and met with Commander, Submarine Group Two, Nov. 22.

GROTON, Conn., Nov. 22, 2011 – Transition can present a multitude of challenges to service members as they prepare to move from one location to another -- sometimes from country to country. Children uprooted from the home, school and friends they’ve known must adapt quickly to a whole new set of circumstances.

GROTON, Conn. – Commander, Submarine Group Two hosted Congressman Mike McIntyre (D-NC), for a two-day familiarization tour of submarine operations and shipyard in Groton, Nov. 20-21.

GROTON, Conn., Nov. 21, 2011 – Undersea forces will become increasingly important to the nation’s defense and in exerting military influence in the future, the commander of Submarine Group 2 said here last week.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The Regional Support Group commodore announced 260 full-time positions will remain in the New London area under the New England Maintenance Manpower Initiative (NEMMI), Nov. 16.

NORFOLK, Va. – Cmdr. Gregory M. Zettler relieved Cmdr. Douglas A. Jordan as commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Norfolk (SSN 714) during a change of command ceremony, November 18, 2011 at Naval Station Norfolk.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The Secretary of Defense visited Sailors and shipyard workers Nov. 17, while getting a firsthand look at construction of the Virginia-class attack submarine to be commissioned the USS Mississippi.

GROTON, Conn., Nov. 17, 2011 – After 10 years of war, the United States is at a turning point in its national defense, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said today while visiting sailors and shipyard workers here.

GROTON, Conn. – New London military children are designing holiday cards honoring their service member parent and sending them to the White House, Nov. 15.

BIDDEFORD, Maine (NNS) -- Seventeen Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751) participated in the Biddeford-Saco Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11.

GROTON, Conn. -- Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returned to Naval Submarine Base New London on Nov. 10 following a regularly scheduled six-month deployment.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- More than 500 children, service members, veterans, and families celebrated Veterans Day at Charles Barnum Elementary School, Nov. 10.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 2 and Naval Submarine Base New London commands are in their second week of collecting voluntary food and monetary donations for the annual Caring and Sharing program that assists Sailors and their families in need of assistance this holiday season, Nov. 9.

GROTON, Conn. – A Naval Submarine Base New London Sailor reflects on the importance of Veterans Day and his family's service to the country and their descendant connection with Frank Woodruff Buckles, who before his passing in February 2011, was the last living World War I veteran.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Three Sailors from Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London and Commander, Submarine Group 2 attended Harbor Elementary School to meet with students to explain their role in the U.S. Navy and the importance of honoring our veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 3.

GROTON, Conn. – A new commanding officer took command of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) during a change of command ceremony aboard the submarine, Nov. 4.

MYSTIC, Conn. -- The commanding officer of USS Toledo (SSN 769) visited Mystic Middle School to offer advice on mailing care packages to deployed service members from Connecticut Oct. 31.

NORFOLK -- The Navy commissioned its eighth Virginia-class submarine, USS California (SSN 781), during a ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk Oct. 29.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Professors from more than 30 universities with Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) programs visited Naval Submarine Base New London, Oct. 28.

NORFOLK – A Pre-Commissioning Unit California (SSN 781) Sailor, originally from Compton, Calif., reflects on serving aboard the Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine on the eve of her commissioning, Oct. 29.

NORFOLK (NNS) -- Commissioning committee members supporting the future (USS) Minnesota (SSN 783) will attend the Pre-Commissioning Unit California (SSN 781) commissioning Oct. 29 to learn the nuances of a commissioning ceremony.

NORFOLK (NNS) -- When Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) California (SSN 781) is commissioned Oct. 29 it will join the fleet with a crest designed by the father of one of the boat's Sailors.

NORFOLK (NNS) -- A World War II veteran who served aboard the submarine USS Batfish (SS 310) will pass the "long glass," a tradition to signify the start of the first watch, during the commissioning ceremony aboard the Virginia-class submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit California (SSN 781) Oct. 29.

NORFOLK (NNS) -- More than 20 future and current engineers visited Pre-Commissioning Unit California (SSN 781) for a familiarization tour Oct. 25.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Sailors who served aboard USS Hardhead (SS 365), including those who served during war patrols in World War II, the Korean War and the Cold War, gathered this weekend for their biannual reunion at Naval Submarine Base New London, Oct. 21-22.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Commander, Submarine Group Two hosted 15 international and U.S. fellows from Harvard University's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Oct. 19.

BOSTON (NNS) -- The commander of Submarine Group 2 spoke with the distinguished membership of the Wardroom Club of Boston providing an assessment of future national security trends on Oct. 19.

GROTON, Conn. – More than 200 national, state and local community leaders as well as members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army and National Guard, and U.S. Coast Guard, were recognized during the 2nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Eastern Connecticut Military Appreciation Breakfast, Oct. 21.

BISMARCK, N.D. (NNS) -- The chief of the boat (COB) assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Dakota (SSN 784) is participating in his first namesake visit to bring awareness to the Virginia class submarine, Oct. 20-23.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The first sea lord and chief of naval staff of the British Royal Navy visited the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780), the seventh ship of the class, during his tour of General Dynamics Electric Boat, Oct. 17.

BOISE, Idaho (NNS) -- The commanding officer of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764) and three crew members are participating in a three-day namesake visit to the "Gem State" Oct. 20-22.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Seventeen Sailors from Los Angeles fast-attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) are lacing up their running shoes and hitting the pavement for the 18th annual ING Hartford half and full marathon, Oct. 15.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Marking Navy's 236th birthday, Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) achieved another milestone as the Virginia-class submarine floated for the first time in its dock at General Dynamics Electric Boat Oct. 13.

MINNEAPOLIS (NNS) -- Five Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Minnesota (SSN 783) Sailors are visiting their namesake state to bring awareness about the Navy, and its newest Virginia-class submarine, Oct. 12 - 15.

GROTON, Conn. – Naval Submarine Base New London and Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi (SSN 782) were each named the recipients of two 2011 Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic’s (CNRMA) Community Service Awards, Oct. 6.

EAST LYME, Conn. – Members of the SUBASE Cycling Club will be sharing the pavement one pedal at a time with the 9th place finisher in the 2011 Tour de France during a charity ride to benefit the Connecticut Chapter of the American Heart Association, Oct. 15.

NORFOLK, Va. – As a sonar technician assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764), Matt Baker is accustomed to operating highly technical sonar and oceanographic equipment. As the “eyes and ears” of his boat during patrols in the world’s deep blue oceans and seas, he has been exposed to many unique experiences. On Oct. 6, and while his submarine was moored pier side in its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Baker added to his resume of unique experiences.

GROTON, Conn. – Thirty four midshipmen from Norwich University, in Northfield, Vermont, traded a day in the classroom for a day at Naval Submarine Base New London, Oct. 7.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (NNS) -- USS Memphis' (SSN 691) commanding officer, and three Sailors are participating in their final namesake visit to the "Volunteer State", Oct. 6-9.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Three USS New Mexico (SSN 779) Sailors are participating in Albuquerque Navy Week, Oct. 2-9.

MANCHESTER, N.H. (NNS) -- Four Sailors from USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) traded life aboard a Virginia-class submarine for one week to participate in New England Navy Week 2011 engagements, Sept. 24 - Oct. 2.

GROTON, Conn. – Twenty former USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) Sailors walked across the boat’s brow and visited Naval Submarine Base New London to reminisce their time in the U.S. Navy, Sept. 30.

GROTON, Conn. – New London area ombudsmen were honored for their service and sacrifice during the annual Ombudsman Appreciation Dinner at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Officer's Club, Sept. 29.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Twenty Sailors from USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) attended the New Hampshire Motor Speedway race in Loudon, N.H., Sept. 25, during one of many Navy communityu outreach events planned for New England Navy Week 2011.

GROTON, Conn. - A Sailor assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi (SSN 782) was selected as "Service Person of the Month" for September by the Southeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and other organizations for his support and efforts in the local community. Machinist's Mate 1st Class (SS/SW) James Pearson, of Owensboro, Kentucky, serves as the volunteer coordinator for Mississippi and has been aboard the boat since July 1010. He was honored for his work at a luncheon at the Groton Inn & Suites, Sept. 22.

GROTON, Conn. - The commander of Submarine Group 2 hosted two Australian supply officers during their three-day learning exchange to Naval Submarine Base New London, Sept. 20-22.

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD, Maine – Attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) and her crew of 18 officers and 126 enlisted personnel arrived today at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The commander of Submarine Group 2 hosted the dean of Yale College, her deputy, and various other engineering and applied science deans to reconnect the university with the local military in Connecticut Sept. 19.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Three Sailors from Commander, Submarine Group Two were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer (CPO) in front of the Historic Ship Nautilus, Sept. 16.

NORFOLK, Va. – The Los Angeles fast-attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) returned from a regularly scheduled deployment to Naval Station Norfolk, Thursday, September 15, at 2 p.m.

NORFOLK, Va. – The Los Angeles fast-attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) will return on a regularly scheduled deployment to Naval Station Norfolk, Thursday, September 15, at 2 p.m.

GROTON, Conn. – To further encourage all Sailors and their families to practice responsible alcohol use, Commander, Submarine Group Two’s Alcohol, Drug and Prevention Advisor has coordinated a billboard placement using a popular deterrent campaign “Don’t Be That Guy”, Sept. 9.

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy began construction of the thirteenth Virginia-class submarine, the as of yet unnamed SSN 787 Sept. 2.

GROTON, Conn. – GROTON, Conn. – More than 80 Sailors assigned to USS Sargo (SSN 583) and their spouses, and families visited the New England area and toured the Naval Submarine Base New London and USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), Sept. 8.

GROTON, Conn. – Rear Adm. Rick Breckenridge, Commander Submarine Group Two welcomed the crew of the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) who travelled more than 7,000 miles leaving behind the sandy beaches of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii as they begin their extended maintenance overhaul at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Sept. 2.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - A group of Sailors from the fast attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) helped stitch the National 9/11 Memorial Flag while it visited Portsmouth, NH, prior to its arrival in New York, Sept. 11.

NORFOLK, Va. – Two waterfront Norfolk, Va.- based submarine commands consolidated today during a ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk. During the ceremony, Commander, Naval Submarine Support Center (NSSC) consolidated under Commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 6, and Cmdr. Richard B. Alsop, commander, NSSC transferred his leadership role to Capt. Eugene P. Sievers, commander, COMSUBRON 6.

Rear Adm. Rick Breckenridge, Commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 2 recorded a video message on pier six of Naval Submarine Base New London to discuss the current conditions after Hurricane Irene in Groton, Conn., and the expected return of the sortied Los Angeles-class attack submarines Aug. 29.

GROTON, Conn. -- As Hurricane Irene continues its path along the East Coast, the National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for portions of southeastern Connecticut and other flood prone areas in the state Aug. 27.

GROTON, Conn. – Over 300 people attended the Commander, Submarine Group 2 change of command ceremony at Shepherd of the Sea Chapel, Aug. 26. Rear Adm. Michael McLaughlin turned over command of Submarine Group Two to Rear Adm. Richard Breckenridge.

GROTON, Conn. – Twenty expectant military wives of submariners assigned to Commander, Submarine Group Two boats received a once-an-a-lifetime experience when they participated in a group baby shower and were given a "Shower In A Box", Aug. 25.

BOSTON, Mass. – Rear Adm. Michael McLaughlin, Commander, Submarine Group Two congratulated the chief petty officer selectees, who took part in the 14th annual CPO Heritage Weeks training aboard USS Constitution, Aug. 19.

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Two Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Minnesota (SSN 783) Sailors were re-enlisted by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead at a reenlistment ceremony held at the Pentagon, Aug. 19.

GROTON, Conn. – Rear Adm. Michael McLaughlin, Commander, Submarine Group Two spoke to veterans of World War II and Submariners Qualified in Submarines for 50 or more years at the monthly U.S. Submarine Veterans Groton Base Inc., Holland Club luncheon, Aug. 16.

NORFOLK, Va. – A young Sailor onboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) was recently honored for his ingenuity in creating a command logo for two consolidated submarine squadrons. FT2(SS) Christopher Ulibarri was awarded his first Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Capt. Eugene P. Sievers, Commander, Submarine Squadron Six (CSS6) during a ceremony held Aug. 11 at Naval Station Norfolk.

GROTON, Conn. – Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) ship’s sponsor Allison F. Stiller visited with the commanding officer and crew, Aug. 18. Ms. Stiller currently serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Ships.

NORFOLK, Va (NNS) -- Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk Aug. 17, completing a 7-month deployment.

GROTON, Conn. – Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) successfully undocked from Electric Boat, Aug. 12.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- With Pre-Commissioning Unit California's (SSN 781) commissioning rapidly approaching, the U.S. Navy's newest submarine's historical ties between its namesake state and the history of the Submarine Force remain strong.

RFORD, Conn. – Yeoman Second Class Esteban Gonzalez of USS Annapolis (SSN 760) was recently honored as June’s Serviceperson of the Month by the Waterford Rotary. Gonzalez’s shipmate, Machinist Mate 1st Class William Taylor, accepted his award at a luncheon at Waterford’s Filomena restaurant July 25, because Gonzalez was unable to attend.

Crewmembers from the fast attack submarines USS Virginia (SSN 774) and USS San Juan (SSN 751) took part in a Portsmouth, N.H. police department 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Aug. 10.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) undocked USS San Juan (SSN 751) one day ahead of schedule Aug. 4.

The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Norfolk (SSN 714) has been named the Atlantic Fleet's recipient of the prestigious Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy. The announcement was made by Adm. Gary Roughhead, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), in a Navy message released July 29.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The commanding officer of PCU Minnesota (SSN 783), a fast attack submarine, and several crew members attended a Minnesota Twins game to officially kick off a contest for students in their namesake state to design a logo for the boat on Aug. 8.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The commanding officer of fast-attack submarine PCU Minnesota (SSN 783) will officially administer the oath of enlistment to eight future Sailors during a namesake visit to Minneapolis at the State Capitol building on Aug. 8.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Navy took delivery of PCU California (SSN 781) from Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS), Aug. 7, more than eight months earlier than the scheduled contract delivery date.

GROTON, Conn. - Lt. Cmdr. Jason Deichler, Commander, Submarine Group Two officer finished in the top 10 percent in the Naval Station Newport Sprint Triathlon, July 31.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Los Angeles-class submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) was successfully redelivered to the U.S. Navy, July 29.

CONCORD, N.H. – The commanding officer and several Sailors assigned to Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) presented the namesake flag flown over the Arctic to New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch, July 29.

GROTON, Conn. – Rear Adm. Michael McLaughlin, Commander, Submarine Group Two hosted Rear Adm. Sandra L. Stosz, Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy aboard Los Angeles class attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769), July 27.

BOSTON – The Commanding Officer and several Sailors assigned to Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) walked the turf at Fenway when they participated in pre-game activities to honor their boat at the Boston Red Sox game, July 27.

GROTON, Conn. - While many graduating seniors from the local area high schools are still enjoying summer vacations, one New London High School senior is entering the Naval Academy Preparatory School on a special day: his 18th birthday, July 26.

YORKTOWN, Va. – Cmdr. Eugene D. LaCoste relieved Cmdr. Michael Dargel as commanding officer of Naval Submarine Torpedo Facility Yorktown during a change of command ceremony, a time-honored product of the Navy's rich naval heritage, July 22.

GROTON, Conn. – A new commanding officer took command of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) during a change of command ceremony aboard USS Toledo, July 15.

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Crew members and their families from the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Minnesota (SSN 783), participated in a luncheon with the ship's sponsor, Mrs. Ellen Roughead, and met with Minnesota Congressional Representatives during their visit to Washington, D.C., July 14.

GROTON, Conn. – Hospital Corpsman First Class (SS) Aaron P. McKnight, the Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) aboard the Los Angeles class submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) was recognized as the Submarine Independent Duty Corpsman of the Year for 2011 at a command awards ceremony held July 12.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) praised the commanding officer and his crew of fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) July 7, for their safety excellence during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington D.C.

GROTON, Conn. – The Chief of the Boat (COB) assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) participated in two unique voyages aboard PCU California (SSN 781), and later USS Constitution during their annual holiday cruise, July 4.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The future USS California (SSN 781), returned to Newport News, Va., July 2, having successfully completed its initial, or Alpha sea trials.

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The commander of Submarine Group 2 and the commanding officer of Naval Submarine Base New London participated in the 33rd annual Groton, Conn., Fourth of July parade July 4.

GROTON, Conn. - The safety departments for Commander, Submarine Group Two and Ten are ramping up their efforts to ensure all personnel who ride motorcycles on and off base are aware of motorcycle safety requirements.

GROTON, Conn. – The Pre-Commissioned (PCU) USS Mississippi (SSN 782) has amassed 782 volunteer hours, equal to their hull number, as of June 24, by volunteering throughout the New England area while their boat is under construction at Electric Boat.

GROTON, Conn. – Just shy of his 20-year mark in the U.S. Navy, a senior chief petty officer assigned to Commander, Submarine Group Two serves his country by day; but is pursuing a different form of adrenaline by night.

NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD (June 29, 2011) – Thirty-three years of service came to an end as the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Philadelphia (SSN 690) inactivation ceremony was held June 29 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Six Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps midshipmen who embarked on a 13-day orientation cruise aboard USS Hartford (SSN 768) returned to port, June 28.

The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) will receive the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Safety Excellence Award at an upcoming ceremony in Washington D.C., July 7.

Commander, Submarine Group Two welcomed the visiting United States Naval Academy Offshore Sail Training Squadron during their brief stay in Stonington, June 24-27.

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Four Virginia-class submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) Sailors participated in the 21st annual Mississippi on the Mall days in Washington, June 18-19, to increase awareness for the fast-attack submarine.

The Los Angeles fast-attack submarine USS Helena (SSN 725) arrived in its new homeport at Naval Station Norfolk, June 15.

The eight USS Missouri (SSN 780) Sailors who took voluntary leave to assist their namesake state are returning to Groton today.

New London Submarine Base personnel participated in a required comedy event not just for laughs, but to receive a valuable lesson in preventing alcohol and drug abuse, June 8.

GROTON, Conn. - Reps. Joe Courtney of Connecticut and Adam Smith of Washington State and other officials visited the U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London and Electric Boat, June 6.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon met with the eight USS Missouri (SSN 780) Sailors who are assisting with clean-up efforts in Joplin, June 3.

A retired U.S. Navy master chief petty officer who served in the Battle of Midway shared his experience and reflected on the battle’s place in history during a Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony held at Submarine Base New London, June 3.

Eight U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) departed their homeport in Groton for Joplin, Mo., June 1, to assist with recovery efforts following a tornado that tour through namesake state’s city last month

The United States Naval Academy (USNA) Offshore Sail Training Squadron (OSTS) will visit Stonington, CT from June 24-27. After a non-stop, 300-nautical mile sail from Annapolis, MD, 5 Navy 44 ft sailboats crewed by Midshipmen will be hosted by the Stonington Harbor Yacht Club (SHYC) and will be open for public tours noon to 4 PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the SHYC docks

More than 1,100 students and teachers from 12 area high schools were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from a former submariner and veteran of three NASA space shuttle flights at Robert E. Fitch High School.

The crew of the USS Helena (SSN 725) departed from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) May 20, following completion of extended maintenance.

The Navy celebrated the keel laying of Pre-Commissioning Unit Minnesota at Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News Shipbuilding.

The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764) has won the 2010 Battenberg Cup Award as the best all-around ship in the U.S. Atlantic Fleet.

Retired Sailors from Nuclear Power School Class (NPS) 60-3 held a reunion May 12 - 14 at Naval Submarine Base New London to honor their legacy and contribution to submarine history.

Huntington Ingalls Industries today welcomed the crew of the newest Virginia-class submarine, California (SSN 781), as it moved aboard to prepare for the crew's first meal Tuesday in the ship's galley.

Submarine Squadron 2 changed commanders during a ceremony on USS Providence (SSN 719) at Naval Submarine Base New London on April 29.

A new commanding officer took command of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) during a ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London's Shepherd of the Sea chapel on April 28.

The two Norfolk, Va.- based submarine squadrons consolidated today during a ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk. During the ceremony, Commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 8 consolidated under Commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 6, and Capt. Frank Cattani, commander, COMSUBRON 8, transferred his leadership role to Capt. Eugene P. Sievers, commander, COMSUBRON 6.

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Sailors from the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) and their families recently donated more than 1,000 pounds of food and $250 to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.

General Dynamics Electric Boat reached a major construction milestone on the submarine Mississippi (SSN 782), completing work on the pressure hull in less time than any previous ship of its class.

GROTON, Conn. - Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) returned to Naval Submarine Base New London on Apr. 8 following a regularly scheduled deployment.

Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Memphis (SSN 691) and her crew of 13 officers and 121 enlisted personnel arrived at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Maine April 7 to complete the process of being retired from the U.S. Navy fleet.

A standing-room only crowd filled the Naval Submarine Base's Shepherd of the Sea chapel to bid farewell to Los Angeles-class submarine USS Memphis (SSN 691)

The Mississippi State legislature commended the crew of submarine Mississippi (SSN 782) on March 24 "for its commitment to naval and maritime service in observance and commemoration of Mississippi Navy Week 2011."

The crew of the USS Helena (SSN 725) received the 2010 Promoting Equal Opportunity Among All People (PEOple) Award from Capt. L. Bryant Fuller III, commanding officer of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard March 21 for demonstrating a strong commitment to people throughout the Seacoast and New England areas over the past year.

A Sailor assigned to Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) was named Service Person of the Month (SPOM) by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut.

Commander, Submarine Force (COMSUBFOR) has announced that Virginia-class submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) and Seawolf-class submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) have commenced Ice Exercise 2011 (ICEX-2011) in the Arctic Ocean.

Six Sailors assigned to Submarine Group 2 will be honored as 2010 Submarine Force Junior Officers of the Year (JOOY) during a ceremony in April.

USS Albany (SSN 753) was officially presented the 2010 Battle Efficiency (Battle "E") award during a ceremony at Pier 3 aboard Naval Station Norfolk, Va., March 9.

KITTERY, Maine – Chief Electronics Technician Nicholas Knights of USS Helena (SSN 725) received his commission as an officer in the U. S. Navy via the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) Program at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s Thresher Memorial Chapel on March 4.

Los angeles-class attack submarine USS Memphis (SSN 691) returned to Naval Submarine Base New London March 2, marking the end of her final overseas mission.

Los Angeles fast-attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) departed on a regularly scheduled six-month deployment from Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 21.

Command of Naval Submarine Support Center (NSSC) New London changed hands during a ceremony on Feb. 18 at Naval Submarine Base’s Shepherd of the Sea Chapel.

The Navy's newest attack submarine, California (SSN 781), will be commissioned Oct. 29, during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia.

Area churches will help the Commanding Officer of Submarine Base New London and the Commander of Submarine Group 2 "make a joyful noise" during the Black Heritage Month Gospel Music Concert on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 6:30pm at the Shepherd of the Sea Chapel in Groton.

The Navy will hold a decommissioning ceremony for Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Memphis (SSN 691) at Naval Submarine Base New London on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.

Command Master Chief (CMDCM) Rafael Perez will say goodbye to Submarine Group 2 (CSG2) and its waterfront Sailors Feb. 18. He will be relieved by CMDCM Wesley K. Koshoffer, Submarine Development Squadron 12’s Command Master Chief, before transferring to USS New York (LPD 21).

Sailors aboard Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) watched their namesake city's football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, take on the Green Bay Packers during a Super Bowl party aboard the submarine on Feb. 6.

The commodore of Submarine Squadron 2 presented the 2010 Battle Efficiency (Battle "E") award to USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) on Jan. 28, commending the Los Angeles-class submarine for their “work and effort behind the desire to get better.”

Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) conducted a change of command ceremony at Submarine Base New London's Shepherd of the Sea Chapel.

Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) returned to Naval Submarine Base New London on Jan. 20 following a regularly scheduled deployment.

The Commodore of Submarine Squadron Four (SUBRON Four), Capt. Michael Bernacchi, visited Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) January 14 to present USS Virginia (SSN 774) with the 2010 Battle Efficiency (Battle "E") award.

Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) New London held a change of command ceremony Jan. 14 at Naval Submarine Base New London's Shepherd of the Sea Chapel.

Dust off your dancing shoes! The 111th Submarine Birthday Ball will be held at the MGM Grand Premier Ballroom at Foxwoods on Apr. 16.

The Commander of Submarine Group 2 and the Black Heritage Committee seeks choirs to help “make a joyful noise” and celebrate Black Heritage Month through music during a Black Heritage Month Gospel Music Concert on Feb. 18 at the Shepherd of the Sea Chapel, 231 Gungywamp Rd.

Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT), announced the winners of the 2010 Battle Efficiency (Battle "E") competition and Health Readiness Unit awards Jan. 1.