Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic

Commander, Submarine Forces Vice Adm. Michael Connor, speaks with the khaki leadership of Submarine Squadron 11 during a recent visit to the West Coast.

130525-N-XK202-5730 NORFOLK (May 25, 2013) USS Scranton (SSN 756) Chief of the Boat, Senior Chief Fire Control Technician Josh Sturgill, shakes hands with one of the wives of a USS Scorpion (SSN 589)crew member at a ceremony honoring all Sailors loss in the ship’s tragic sinking 45 years ago. Scorpion was reported overdue at Norfolk on May 27, 1968, and presumed lost on June 5, 1968. Norfolk-area submariners, former submariners and family members gathered at Norfolk Naval Station's Scorpion Memorial near Naval Station Norfolk's Pier 2 on May 25, to honor the memory of the 99 Sailors lost aboard the attack submarine. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Osborne/Released)

130525-N-XK202-5776 NORFOLK (May 25, 2013) Capt. Mary Etta Bishop Nolan, daughter of USS Scorpion (SSN 589) Chief of the Boat, Chief Torpedoman’s Mate Walter William Bishop, shows a plaque she was presented with by the USS Scorpion Memorial Committee in honor of her father and the 98 other Sailors who lost their lives when Scorpion sank to Cmdr. Gregory Cathcart, submarine force chaplain, and Rear Adm. Richard Breckenridge, director, Undersea Warfare Division (N97). Scorpion was reported overdue at Norfolk on May 27, 1968, and presumed lost on June 5, 1968. Norfolk-area submariners, former submariners and family members gathered at Norfolk Naval Station's Scorpion Memorial near Naval Station Norfolk's Pier 2 on May 25, to honor the memory of the 99 Sailors lost aboard the attack submarine. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Osborne/Released)

130525-N-XK202-5788 NORFOLK (May 25, 2013) Lt. Shannon Petersen, son of Chief Electrician’s Mate Daniel Petersen of USS Scorpion (SSN 589), raises his hand as Rear Adm. Richard Breckenridge, director, Undersea Warfare Division (N97) administers the officer’s oath and promotes him to the rank of lieutenant commander. Lt. Petersen’s promotion brought a conclusion to the 45th Anniversary Memorial Service honoring the crew members of Scorpion who lost their lives when the ship sank in 1968. Scorpion was reported overdue at Norfolk on May 27, 1968, and presumed lost on June 5, 1968. Norfolk-area submariners, former submariners and family members gathered at Norfolk Naval Station's Scorpion Memorial near Naval Station Norfolk's Pier 2 on May 25, to honor the memory of the 99 Sailors who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Osborne/Released)