Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelsey Eades | Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 | 11.16.2020
SANTA RITA, Guam (Nov. 17, 2020) "There are plenty of ways to pass the time on a sub," said Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class Paul Macmillan, a native of Palestine, Texas, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722). Unlike the surface fleet, submariners live without the sunlight and internet for most of their days. For Macmillan, his workout routines and shipmates......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jordyn Diomede | Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 | 09.22.2020
SANTA RITA, Guam (Sept. 22, 2020) Electronics Technician (Navigation) 2nd Class Robert White, a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, serves aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722). White enjoys his job in the silent service because of the family it creates. ”I love the submarine force because of the people you get to meet,” said White. “I’ve grown really......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelsey Eades | Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 | 07.13.2020
SANTA RITA, Guam (July 13, 2020) "It's been almost six years since I joined the Navy in October of 2014," said Machinists Mate (Nuclear) 2nd Class Samuel Blick, assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, from Orlando, Florida. "I've learned a lot during my time in and it's changed my outlook on life. As my time in the Navy comes to an end, I will remember the friendships I've made along the......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Destinyy Reed | Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 | 03.09.2020
SANTA RITA, Guam (March 9, 2020) “It’s hard work being a weapons technician,” said Torpedoman’s Mate 2nd Class Coleman Hazelwood, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754), from Lake Wales, Fla. “I’m grateful for all that I’ve learned and all of the friends that I’ve made onboard.” Topeka is one of four forward-deployed submarines assigned......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Destinyy Reed | Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 | 02.20.2020
SANTA RITA, Guam (Feb. 20, 2020) Torpedoman’s Mate 2nd Class Coleman Hazelwood, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754), from Lake Wales, Fla., poses for a portrait in the torpedo room aboard Topeka. Topeka is one of four forward-deployed submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen out of Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam. (U.S. Navy photo......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelsey Eades | Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 | 12.13.2019
SANTA RITA, Guam (Dec. 13, 2019) Lt. Aaron Spencer, the Judge Advocate General for Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen, from LaBelle, Fla., teaches naval history and heritage to CSS-15 Sailors during Sailor 360 Training. Sailor 360 is a developing program teaching and inspiring deckplate leadership fundamentals among the enlisted force and officer corps. CSS-15 is responsible for providing......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelsey Eades | Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 | 12.13.2019
SANTA RITA, Guam (Dec. 13, 2019) Lt. Aaron Spencer, the Judge Advocate General for Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen, from LaBelle, Fla., teaches naval history and heritage to CSS-15 Sailors during Sailor 360 Training. Sailor 360 is a developing program teaching and inspiring deckplate leadership fundamentals among the enlisted force and officer corps. CSS-15 is responsible for providing......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelsey Eades | Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 | 10.12.2019
INARAJAN, Guam (Oct. 12, 2019) Submariners assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen (CSS-15), move a trailer during a community outreach project for CSS-15's sister village at the Inarajan Middle School. During the project, Sailors assigned to CCS-15 assisted school faculty and students in renovating the school. CSS-15 staff is responsible for providing training, material and......