The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) arrived at Naval Base Guam on March 21 from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, shifting its home port as part in the US Navy’s strategic reduction plan for naval forces in the Indo-Pacific region.
“Springfield is an American submarine – bearing our name with dozens of cities around the country,” Cmdr said. Andy Domina, Springfield’s commanding officer. “Many of my Sailors tell me they join the Navy to see the world – and that’s exactly what they have to do. I’m excited to bring 150 of the Best Sailors to Guam, and my crew is eager to enjoy everything Guam has to offer. ”
The security environment in the Indo-Pacific requires the US Navy to place the most capable ships forward. This posture allows rapid response for maritime and coalition forces, and gives our most capable ships and submarines the greatest offensive power and the ability to strike in a timely manner. most time.
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“I am delighted to personally greet the Sailors and the families of our newest resident, the USS Springfield,” said Marianas Region Commander Rear Admiral Benjamin Nicholson. “Having this front-line submarine here increases our mission capabilities in Guam and reaffirms our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.” .
Under the strategic decommissioning plan through 2021, there will be five Los Angeles-class fast attack submarines stationed in Guam by the end of 2022.
“As part of the U.S. Navy’s plan to put the most advanced and capable units forward, USS Springfield completed a home port move from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to Guam to support operations ants and missions in the Indo-Pacific,” said Captain Bret Grabbe, cargo, Submarine Squadron 15.
The submarine’s ability to support a multitude of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, surveillance and reconnaissance, as well as strike warfare, makes Springfield one of the most capable submarines best performance in the world.
“The crew couldn’t have reacted better to the news that we were moving our home port from Hawaii to Guam,” Domina said. “With only eight months to plan and execute the home shift, the crew has really come together to mentally prepare all the families for another home shift. I couldn’t be more proud of our crew and family. Their resilience and dedication to the nation makes me proud to be an American.”
Commissioned on March 21, 1986, Springfield was the fourth United States Navy ship to bear this name. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarines make up the bulk of the submarine force, with nearly 40 still in active service. Springfield returned from its final deployment, July 24, where it conducted operations critical to national security in the Western Pacific.
Springfield is one of many Los Angeles-class fast attack submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 (CSS-15), based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam. Squadron personnel are responsible for providing training, material and personnel support available to these commands. In addition to Naval Base Guam, there are submarines USS Frank Cable (AS 40) and USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). The submarines and tenders are maintained as part of the US Navy’s forward-deployed submarine force and are available to meet global operational requirements.
