By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Jan. 27, for a scheduled six-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR) and the Western Pacific region.
Cmdr. Jeff Bernard, USS La Jolla commanding officer, said the crew is extremely excited and well prepared to get underway.
"The crew has worked very hard, and we have conducted extensive training during the deployment preparation phase and will continue to hone the lessons learned from that training as we transit to our operational areas," said Bernard. "There is a great deal of satisfaction within the crew to be finally finished preparing for this deployment and to begin operations at sea."
The deployment will be the first for the majority of the crew, where according to Bernard, they will conduct many training exercises and qualifications as well as being available for any tasking which comes their way.
"This deployment will provide an optimal time for a great deal of submarine qualifications, watch station and other divisional qualifications to be completed," said Bernard. "Our goal is to maximize operational readiness in support of the needs of the operational commander and above all else, bring the submarine and crew back safely from a successful deployment."
USS La Jolla is named for La Jolla, California, and is the first warship named after this township.
La Jolla, commissioned Oct. 24, 1981, is the fourteenth ship of the Los Angeles-class of nuclear attack submarines, is 360-feet long and displaces 6,900 tons. Attack submarines are uniquely capable because of their stealth and endurance, which is increasingly important as the Navy works to provide stability and security around the world. The submarine can be armed with sophisticated Mark-48 ADCAP anti-submarine torpedoes and Tomahawk guided cruise missiles.
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Sunday, October 05, 2008
USS La Jolla returns from Western Pacific
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cynthia Clark, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- USS La Jolla (SSN 762) returned to Naval Station Pearl Harbor from a six-month Western Pacific deployment, Friday, Oct. 3.
"We left with a lot of very high expectations and every member of the crew was really looking forward to getting out and getting involved with some other navies," said Cmdr. Doug Sampson, USS La Jolla commanding officer. "One of our many goals was to become experts at submarine operations and we did that."
Since departing Pearl Harbor on April 3, USS La Jolla conducted many exercises with foreign navies and performed tasking from the Commander, Seventh Fleet operational commander. La Jolla also visited Guam, Sasebo and Yokosuka, Japan and Singapore.
"We had a great time and we made some great friends," said Sampson. "We were all very sad to leave."
Of course no man does it alone, and Sampson is quick to recognize the outstanding professionalism and work ethic of his crew.
"We were able to keep a 27-year-old submarine at sea and on schedule while maintaining perfect working order, which is really a testament to the guys that work onboard," Sampson said.
Commissioned in 1981, USS La Jolla is 360-feet long and displaces 6,900 tons. The submarine can be armed with both Mark-48 ADCAP anti-submarine torpedoes and Tomahawk guided cruise missiles.
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- USS La Jolla (SSN 762) returned to Naval Station Pearl Harbor from a six-month Western Pacific deployment, Friday, Oct. 3.
"We left with a lot of very high expectations and every member of the crew was really looking forward to getting out and getting involved with some other navies," said Cmdr. Doug Sampson, USS La Jolla commanding officer. "One of our many goals was to become experts at submarine operations and we did that."
Since departing Pearl Harbor on April 3, USS La Jolla conducted many exercises with foreign navies and performed tasking from the Commander, Seventh Fleet operational commander. La Jolla also visited Guam, Sasebo and Yokosuka, Japan and Singapore.
"We had a great time and we made some great friends," said Sampson. "We were all very sad to leave."
Of course no man does it alone, and Sampson is quick to recognize the outstanding professionalism and work ethic of his crew.
"We were able to keep a 27-year-old submarine at sea and on schedule while maintaining perfect working order, which is really a testament to the guys that work onboard," Sampson said.
Commissioned in 1981, USS La Jolla is 360-feet long and displaces 6,900 tons. The submarine can be armed with both Mark-48 ADCAP anti-submarine torpedoes and Tomahawk guided cruise missiles.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
USS La Jolla departs for Western Pacific
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Cynthia Clark, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
USS La Jolla (SSN 762) departed Pearl Harbor Naval Station for a scheduled Western Pacific deployment, April 3.
Cmdr. Doug Sampson, USS La Jolla commanding officer, said his crew is very excited about the deployment.
"This is what we get paid to do," he said. "Everybody's been looking forward to it for months."
La Jolla is heading to the Western Pacific, where, according to Sampson, they will be conducting many exercises with foreign navies as well being available for any tasking which comes down from the Commander, 7th Fleet.
"The opportunity to interact with other navies and other armed forces is always very interesting," he said. "The guys enjoy talking to their foreign counterparts, not only on the shore but on the radios too. The exercises also come with the traditional port calls the Sailors are very excited about as well."
USS La Jolla (SSN 762) departed Pearl Harbor Naval Station for a scheduled Western Pacific deployment, April 3.
Cmdr. Doug Sampson, USS La Jolla commanding officer, said his crew is very excited about the deployment.
"This is what we get paid to do," he said. "Everybody's been looking forward to it for months."
La Jolla is heading to the Western Pacific, where, according to Sampson, they will be conducting many exercises with foreign navies as well being available for any tasking which comes down from the Commander, 7th Fleet.
"The opportunity to interact with other navies and other armed forces is always very interesting," he said. "The guys enjoy talking to their foreign counterparts, not only on the shore but on the radios too. The exercises also come with the traditional port calls the Sailors are very excited about as well."
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