USS Springfield (SSN 761) Shifts Homeport to San Diego

Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson | NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (July 21, 2026) Capt. Phillip Sylvia Jr., commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS-11), observes from the pier as Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) arrives to its new homeport at Naval Base Point Loma, July 21, 2026. Springfield is assigned to CSS-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)  

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

07.21.2026

Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Tiarra Brown 

Commander, Submarine Squadron 11

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) arrived at its new homeport of Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, July 21, 2026.

Springfield joins the three Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines already assigned to Submarine Squadron 11. The homeport shift follows the recent departure of USS Alexandria (SSN 757) which recently transitioned to Bremerton, Washington for inactivation.

“Springfield’s crew has performed tremendously over the last few years in support of national security operations in the Pacific while forward deployed in Guam,” said Cmdr. Greg Storer, commanding officer, USS Springfield. “We look forward to joining the San Diego submarine team and continuing to operate whenever and wherever we are called upon.”

Since Springfield’s arrival in Guam in March 2022, the submarine and its crew completed multiple operational deployments and conducted missions vital to national security and regional deterrence. Most recently, Springfield returned to Naval Base Guam May 31, 2026, following a routine deployment in the Western Pacific.

“We are excited to welcome Springfield to San Diego and the warfighters of Submarine Squadron 11,” said Capt. Phillip Sylvia Jr., commander, Submarine Squadron 11. “The crew brings extensive knowledge and experience from their forward-deployed presence, and we look forward to continuing to increase our readiness and capabilities with another apex predator on our waterfront.”

Springfield is the fourth ship of the United States Navy to bear the name. The submarine was named in honor of both the cities of Springfield, Illinois and Springfield, Massachusetts. Springfield was launched on Jan. 4, 1992 and commissioned on Jan. 9, 1993.

• Date Taken: 07.21.2026
• Date Posted: 07.22.2026 14:47
• Story ID: 570454
• Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US