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NORFOLK, Va. - Cmdr. Carl D. Jappert receives an award during the USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) change of command ceremony on Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 15, 2025. During the ceremony Cmdr. Stephen D. Emerson relieved Jappert as USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) commanding officer. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ace Foster)
USS Delaware (SSN 791), a Virginia-class attack submarine, successfully completed Yellow Moray Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) operations in the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area of operations. This mission marks a significant technological milestone in autonomous system development as the Yellow Moray (REMUS 600) UUV executed the first-ever forward deployed submarine torpedo tube launch and recovery of a UUV to complete a tactical objective.
Vice Adm. Rob Gaucher, commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT), announced the COMSUBLANT winners of the 2024 Battle Efficiency (βEβ) Competition awards, Jan. 1.