An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

News from around the Fleet

USS Santa Fe Returns from Deployment

15 August 2017

From Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Shaun Griffin, Submarine Force Pacific Public Affairs

Download Icon Download
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii  – The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) returned from deployment to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 15.

"It was amazing to watch this crew pull together through a challenging deployment workup and take on the challenge of sustaining the ramp-up through deployment,” said Cmdr. Jake Foret, a native of New Iberia, Louisiana and Santa Fe’s commanding officer. “I am proud of our crew’s commitment to keeping our boat and teams ready to execute all tasking.”

During the deployment, 29 enlisted Sailors and one officer earned their submarine warfare qualification.

“My most memorable achievement during deployment was earning my dolphins,” said Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Nicolas Tankersley, from Anna Maria Island, Florida. “Earning my dolphins was the pinnacle of all my hard work finally paying off. My dolphins enabled me to become part of an elite group known as ‘submariners.’”

While deployed, Santa Fe executed two port calls to Yokosuka, Japan and hosted submariners from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) out of Sasebo, Japan for underway training.

“Santa Fe was thankful to expand the U.S. Navy’s partnership with the JMSDF,” said Lt. Cmdr. Rob Edmonson III, from Stockton, California, and Santa Fe’s executive officer. “We welcome any opportunity to work alongside our JMSDF submarine force allies.”

Upon returning to Pearl Harbor, Master Chief Electronics Technician (Navigation) Jorge Perez, from St. Augustine, Florida and Santa Fe’s Chief of the Boat, praised his crew for their hard work and preparation for the six-month deployment.

“Preparing for any deployment is challenging, and this was no exception” said Perez. “The experience gained by this next generation of submariners will prove invaluable as a foundation for our future operations. I could not be prouder of each Sailor and I look forward to continue to serve with them”

Commissioned on Jan. 8, 1994, Santa Fe is the 52nd ship of the Los Angeles-class and is homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

For more news from the Pacific Submarine Force, visit www.csp.navy.mil.
 

Google Translation Disclaimer

  • Google Translate, a third party service provided by Google, performs all translations directly and dynamically.
  • Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea, cnrk.cnic.navy.mil has no control over the features, functions, or performance of the Google Translate service.
  • The automated translations should not be considered exact and should be used only as an approximation of the original English language content.
  • This service is meant solely for the assistance of limited English-speaking users of the website.
  • Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea, cnrk.cnic.navy.mil does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information translated.
  • Some items cannot be translated, including but not limited to image buttons, drop down menus, graphics, photos, or portable document formats (pdfs).
  • Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea, cnrk.cnic.navy.mil does not directly endorse Google Translate or imply that it is the only language translation solution available to users.
  • All site visitors may choose to use similar tools for their translation needs. Any individuals or parties that use Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea, cnrk.cnic.navy.mil content in translated form, whether by Google Translate or by any other translation services, do so at their own risk.
  • IE users: Please note that Google Translate may not render correctly when using Internet Explorer. Users are advised to use MS Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox browser to take full advantage of the Google Translate feature.
  • The official text of content on this site is the English version found on this website. If any questions arise related to the accuracy of the information contained in translated text, refer to the English version on this website, it is the official version.

Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea   |   PSC 478 Box 1   |   FPO AP, 96212-0001
Official U.S. Navy Website