Submarine Readiness Squadron 32

Happy Veterans Day from the crew of the future USS Arizona (SSN 803). Participating crew members, led by Cmdr, Tom Digan, visited their host town of Gilbert, AZ to honor Arizona veterans before giving back to the community at a local charity. The crew were also honored at both Arizona State University and Arizona Cardinals “Salute to Service” football games. Special thanks to the people of Arizona and the USS ARIZONA LEGACY FOUNDATION for their hospitality. Commander, Submarine Forces | Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby visited USS Hartford (SSN 768) yesterday at General Dynamics Electric Boat shipbuilding facility in Groton as part of a larger tour focused on the US Navy’s submarine production in the northeast. Commander, Submarine Forces | Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic #SubmarineCapitalOfTheWorld

Capt. Jacob Hurt turned command of Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 32 over to Cmdr. Francisco Martinez in a traditional Navy ceremony held Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, October 18, 2024. SRS 32 centralizes administrative and support functions, economizes resources, and provides a common pool of experts who provide complete functional support to operational submarines homeported at Groton, pre-commissioning unit (PCU) crews at Electric Boat ship building facility, and maintenance period units at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. Commander, Submarine Forces | Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic

Boy Scouts of America Troop 20 - and future Submariners ???? - from Johnston, RI toured the “Thunder from Below” today! Welcome aboard from the crew of USS Newport News (SSN 750)! Commander, Submarine Forces | Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic

Welcome aboard MCPON! ?? ?? ?? MCPON #8 John Hagen visited USS California (SSN 781) for some coffee with Chief of the Boat MMACM Jeremy Rooks and the Chief’s Mess during his visit to the #SubmarineCapitalOfTheWorld! Commander, Submarine Forces | Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Naval Submarine Base New London

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti visited the #SubmarineCapitalOfTheWorld this week to personally present the newly awarded Arctic Service Medal to the crew of USS Indiana (SSN 789). The medal recognizes the crew’s contributions to national security and maritime superiority in the Artic region during Operation Ice Camp 2024, a three-week event that assesses the Navy’s operational readiness in the Arctic. Commander, Submarine Forces | Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic

The Navy commissioned the fast-attack Virginia-class submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796) in a traditional ceremony held September 14, at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, New Jersey. The ceremony culminated a years-long process for commissioning the New Jersey, the third U.S. Navy ship named after the state of New Jersey, the most recent being the decorated battleship BB-62 which saw action during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Read more below?? https://lnkd.in/epb9-9Zc

SRS 32’s skipper promoted to Navy Captain this morning in front of his command and family. Capt. Jacob Hurt has been at the helm of the support squadron since August 2021 – then called NSSC - and has led the command to achieve numerous accolades. SRS 32 provides personnel, logistical, administrative, and training support to 24 submarine crews among 4 submarine squadrons across 3 waterfronts. Capt. Hurt’s day-to-day efforts helped keep the “Submarine Capital of the World” ready to “fight tonight.” His staff supported Groton’s waterfront during 4 changes of homeport, 10 deployments, 3 deliveries from the shipyard, 2 Commissionings, 2 Ice Camp Exercises, and 4 short-notice deployments. He also routinely participates in community events like this weekend’s first annual Iraq/Afghan wars commemorative program in Norwich (photos below). Capt. Hurt will turn over command next month and report to the Naval War College in Newport, RI for a staff position. From all of us at the #SubmarineCapitaloftheWorld, congrats Sir – well deserved! Commander, Submarine Forces | Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic

Cmdr. Michael Kos turned over command of the future nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Utah (SSN 801) to Cmdr. Christopher Hornung in a traditional change-of-command ceremony at the Historic Ship Nautilus in Groton, Connecticut. Commander, Submarine Forces | Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic

Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher, commander, Submarine Forces, congratulated Lt. Samantha Giangrande for her selection to receive the Arthur W. Melton Early Achievement Award from the Society for Military Psychology. Giangrande was selected from nominees across all branches of the Department of Defense. This award is given to recognize outstanding early career achievements in military psychology. Giangrande's award was based on her work during her current tour at Submarine Readiness Squadron 32 and her previous tour at the NMRTU Kings Bay MTF, for advancement of the profession of military psychology, improved effectiveness of military psychology systems, and service on behalf of the welfare of military personnel.