Submarine Readiness Squadron 32

Today, on Memorial Day, Vice Adm. William Houston, commander, Submarine Forces, and Submarine Force Atlantic’s Force Master Chief Neil Ford, take time to reflect on those who went before us and pass on their legacy to future generations.

#OTD in 1989, USS Topeka (SSN 754) is commissioned in Groton, Conn. The Los-Angeles-class nuclear attack submarine was the third of the U.S. Navy to be named after Topeka, Kansas, and is currently homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. #USNavy #SubmarineForce

FACES OF THE DEEP: Meet EMN1 Katherine Hughes assigned to Submarine Readiness Squadron 34. “This is definitely the best place I've worked. I've been in the Navy for 8 years, and this is the first command where I actually felt like I was doing something truly meaningful."

FACES OF THE DEEP: Meet Jason Cooper, an Arctic Operations Specialist with Arctic Submarine Laboratory. "I get to work with the best Sailors in the world’s most powerful Submarine Force. Most submariners won’t get the chance to operate in the arctic; I get to do it full-time."

Today we’re blowing out the candles! Happy 246th Birthday to the U.S. Navy from the Submarine Force! (In this photo, the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762) performs an emergency main ballast tank blow in 1998) #HappyBirthdayUSNavy #SubmarineForce

FACES OF THE DEEP: Meet Al Morales, Protocol Officer for Commander, Submarine Forces in Groton, Conn. "I love this job because it allows me to facilitate strong relationships between our Submarine Force with whom I've worked over the past 20 years.

FACES OF THE DEEP: Meet FTC (SS) Joe Hoppe, Chief Fire Control Technician assigned to USS New Mexico (SSN 779). "It feels great to be home. I really enjoyed the camaraderie building on this deployment, but it has been a long time away from the family, and I'm glad to be back."

FACES OF THE DEEP: Meet YNS2 (SS) Randall Johnson, a Yeoman assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 20. “I joined because I wanted to be a good example for my younger siblings and show them that if you work hard, you can succeed.”

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) returned to port at Naval Station Norfolk, Sept. 15, 2021. New Mexico returned following a six-month deployment that supported national security interests and maritime security operations at sea. Welcome Home!

FACES OF THE DEEP: Meet MT2 (SS) JohnPaul Perez, assigned to USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (Gold). "I joined the Submarine Force because it seemed interesting. This job is a lot of hard work, but knowing that I am working to provide for my family is what keeps me motivated."

Meet Lt. Margaret Bowen, Surface Operations Officer, assigned to Commander, Submarine Group Two. “Every day I learn something new, and I am challenged with the various scenarios that we encounter on the watchfloor and in the maritime environment."

Today, on the Fourth of July, Vice Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, Submarine Forces, remembers the origin of the holiday, and those early Americans who sacrificed so much for our independence.

Meet MMNCS (SS) Alex Gozzola assigned to Submarine Squadron 4. “There are two things I love about my job: helping submariners achieve their goals to reach their fullest potential and keeping submarines in the best possible material condition to execute upcoming missions.”