NAS JACKSONVILLE – The Red Lancers of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 participated in exercises to support the Pre-Overseas Movement Certification (POMCERT) for the Virginia-class submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24.
The USS Vermont was recently commissioned in April of 2020 at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. The USS Vermont is the first Block IV Virginia-class submarine delivered to the Navy.
The POMCERT exercise is integral to the submarine’s ability to conduct future missions. To help prepare for the exercise, the USS Vermont conducted both solo and coordinated operations for the upcoming movement. The exercise provided valuable coordinated operations for the USS Vermont and afforded...
190830-NXE158-0001 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug 30, 2019) Video B-roll Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 as they prepare aircraft for evacuation in anticipation of hurricane Dorian at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Commander, U.S. 4th Fleet ordered U.S. Navy ships and squadrons homeported in the area to sortie on Aug. 30 ahead of Hurricane Dorian, which is forecasted to bring high winds and heavy rain to the East Coast. Ships are being directed to areas in the Atlantic where they are best postured for storm avoidance. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class louis Rojas/Released)
