NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (May 15, 2026) – Cmdr. Miguel Recalde, right, renders a salute to Capt. Phillip Sylvia Jr., middle, commander, Submarine Squadron 11, during the change of command ceremony for Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) onboard Naval Base Point Loma, May 15, 2026. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Eric Knepper was relieved by Recalde as commanding officer of Santa Fe. Santa Fe is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson)
| Date Taken: | 05.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.18.2026 17:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9687631 |
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