RMCXB7YY–Petty Officer 1st Class Ken Franckowiak, weapons leading petty officer at Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9 Force Protection Det. 1, shows the firing sequence of the M9 Beretta pistol to Seaman Daniel Krieg, a Cadet with the Navy Sea Cadet Corps, Kitsap Unit, during a weapons-familiarization class held by reserve component sailors at Naval Base Kitsap. The class was the first event in a new relationship between SUBGRU-9 sailors and the Sea Cadets.
RM2NX1BC4–NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 2, 2023) Rear Adm. Brian Davies, Commander, Sub Group (SUBGRU) 2, speaks with Sailors in the Submarine Multi-mission Team Trainer at the Submarine Learning Facility Norfolk on Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Feb. 2. SMMTT is a complex assimilation of training subsystems that simulates submarine combat and ship handling environments.
RMCNEWME–Lt. Cmdr. Tres Meek holds onto the ceremonial ribbon as U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Capt. Marc Denno, commanding officer of Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy, Rear Adm. Richard Breckenridge, commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 2, Connecticut Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, Ken Farrelly and Lt. Cmdr. Michael Goolsby cut a ribbon to officially open pier 31 at the bases. The $36 million pier is twice the width of many older piers and allows for loading and unloading of stores and weapons of two submarines berthed at the pier at the same time.
RMR8Y9DY–ANTA RITA, Guam (March 7, 2017) Gunner's Mate Seaman Mathew Vonheeder and Fire Control Technician 2nd Class Homer Jeffrey, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Weapons Department, conduct force protection measures during sea and anchor, March 7. Frank Cable, enroute to Portland, Ore. for her dry-dock phase maintenance availability, conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
RM2NX1BC2–NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 2, 2023) Rear Adm. Brian Davies, Commander, Sub Group (SUBGRU) 2, speaks with Sailors in the Submarine Multi-mission Team Trainer at the Submarine Learning Facility Norfolk on Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Feb. 2. SMMTT is a complex assimilation of training subsystems that simulates submarine combat and ship handling environments.
RMR8Y9E0–ANTA RITA, Guam (March 7, 2017) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Kevin C. Barbo and Chief Machinist's Mate (Weapon) Shawn Quinton, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Weapons Department, conduct force protection measures during sea and anchor, March 7. Frank Cable, enroute to Portland, Ore. for her dry-dock phase maintenance availability, conducts maintenance and supports submarines and surface vessels deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
RM2NX2CPB–NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 2, 2023) Rear Adm. Brian Davies, Commander, Sub Group (SUBGRU) 2, speaks with Sailors in the Submarine Multi-mission Team Trainer at the Submarine Learning Facility Norfolk on Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Feb. 2. SMMTT is a complex assimilation of training subsystems that simulates submarine combat and ship handling environments.
RMRAECAH–SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 31, 2017) Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), attend a ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. aboard the ship, Jan. 31. The ship’s diversity committee held the event to reenact the1965 Selma-to-Montgomery, Alabama March for voting rights led by Martin Luther King Jr.’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and conducts maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia-Pacific regio
RM2NWYBBX–NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 2, 2023) Rear Adm. Brian Davies, Commander, Sub Group (SUBGRU) 2, speaks with Sailors in the Submarine Multi-mission Team Trainer at the Submarine Learning Facility Norfolk on Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Feb. 2. SMMTT is a complex assimilation of training subsystems that simulates submarine combat and ship handling environments.
RM2GKMM3G–210527-N-JO245-1026 NORFOLK, Va. (May 27, 2021) Rear Adm. Brian Davies, commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) Two, speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call onboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads. SUBGRU2 executes integrated multi-domain undersea warfare to advance the art of theater undersea warfare providing our nation fully aware, informed and connected undersea warfare forces ready to dominate the warfighting spectrum from great power competition to conflict.
RMR7TDMA–PORTLAND, Ore. (April 6, 2017) - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Brandon Elliott, a native of Sanford, N.C. and assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), secures the weapons watch from sea and anchor, after transiting the Columbia River to Portland, Ore., April 6. Frank Cable is in Portland, Ore. for a scheduled dry-dock phase maintenance availability.
RM2GKMM4W–210527-N-JO245-1045 NORFOLK, Va. (May 27, 2021) Rear Adm. Brian Davies, commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) Two, speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call onboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads. SUBGRU2 executes integrated multi-domain undersea warfare to advance the art of theater undersea warfare providing our nation fully aware, informed and connected undersea warfare forces ready to dominate the warfighting spectrum from great power competition to conflict.
RMRAECAG–SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 31, 2017) Senior Chief Operations Specialist Charles Green and Machinist Mate 1st Class Ashley Johnson, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), lead Sailors during a march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. aboard the ship, Jan. 31. The ship’s diversity committee held the event to reenact the1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March for voting rights led by Martin Luther King Jr.’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
RMHFD333–Seaman Caleb Shaw, a Cadet with the Navy Sea Cadet Corps, Kitsap Unit, looks down the site of a M9 Beretta pistol during a weapons-familiarization class held by Submarine Group 9 Force Protection Det. 1 Reserve sailors at Naval Base Kitsap. The class was the first event in a new relationship between SUBGRU 9 sailors and the Sea Cadets. Seaman Caleb Shaw, a Cadet with the Navy Sea Cadet Corps, Kitsap Unit, looks down the site of a M9 Beretta
RMRAECAM–SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 31, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Sophie Karanja, a Sailor assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), holds a sign before beginning a march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. aboard the ship, January 31. The ship’s diversity committee held the event to reenact the1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March for voting rights led by Martin Luther King Jr.’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
RMHFCPTR–Petty Officer 3rd Class Ezekiel Oliver, a cadet with the Navy Sea Cadet Corps, Kitsap Unit, takes apart the firing pin assembly of a M4 assault rifle during a weapons-familiarization class held by Submarine Group 9 Force Protection Det. 1 Reserve sailors at Naval Base Kitsap. The class was the first event in a new relationship between SUBGRU 9 sailors and the Sea Cadets. Petty Officer 3rd Class Ezekiel Oliver, a Cadet with the Navy Sea Cadet Corps, Kitsap Unit
RMRAECAJ–SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 31, 2017) Senior Chief Electronics Technician LaToya Blaine, a Sailor assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), speaks during a ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. aboard the ship, January 31. The ship’s diversity committee held the event to reenact the1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March for voting rights led by Martin Luther King Jr.’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
RMHFDA8A–Chief Warrant Officer Todd Fosberg, Submarine Group 9 Force Protection Det. 1 Training Officer, shows Leader Cadet 2 Katie Patrick, a Cadet with the Navy Sea Cadet Corps, Kitsap Unit, how to detatch the lower assembly of a M4 assault rifle during a weapons-familiarization class held by Reserve Sailors at Naval Base Kitsap. The class was the first event in a new relationship between SUBGRU 9 Sailors and the Sea Cadets. Todd Fosberg shows Leader Cadet 2 Katie Patrick, a Cadet with the Navy Sea Cadet Corps
RMHFY5WA–100427-N-5208T-002 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 27, 2010) Rear Adm. Michael E. McLaughlin, commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 2, swears in future Sailors at the Kansas City World War I Museum. Also participating in this ceremony was Dorwin Lamkin, a Pearl Harbor survivor who was aboard the USS Nevada during the attack. This event is one of many events held in conjunction with Kansas City Navy Week. Kansas City Navy Week is one of 20 Navy Weeks planned across America in 2010. Navy Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities tha
RMHFY5TE–100426-N-5208T-003 INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (April 26, 2010) Rear Adm. Michael E. McLaughlin, commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 2, speaks with members of the American Legion about the future of the submarine force during Kansas City Navy Week. Kansas City Navy Week is one of 20 Navy Weeks planned across America in 2010. Navy Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Treadwell/Released) US Navy 100426-N-5208T-003 Re
RMHFYXGN–110709-N-ZZ999-004 BANGOR, Wash. (July 9, 2011) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Ken Franckowiak, weapons leading petty officer at Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9 Force Protection Det. 1, shows the firing sequence of the M9 Beretta pistol to Seaman Daniel Krieg, a Cadet with the Navy Sea Cadet Corps, Kitsap Unit, during a weapons-familiarization class held by reserve component sailors at Naval Base Kitsap. The class was the first event in a new relationship between SUBGRU-9 sailors and the Sea Cadets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Stephen Hickok/Released) US Navy 110709-N-ZZ99
RMHG01D6–110901-N-ER662-004 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 1, 2011) Yeoman 2nd Class Erik K. Estrada, assigned to Commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 7, takes the first class petty officer advancement exam at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s enlisted club. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released) US Navy 110901-N-ER662-004 Yeoman 2nd Class Erik K. Estrada, assigned to Commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 7
RMHG0BC2–111217-N-YK039-075 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Dec. 17, 2011) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Scott Kroes, foreground, fires his M9 service pistol. Sailors assigned to Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9 Security Force Reserve Component Detachment 2 participated in a mandatory semi-annual weapons qualification course to maintain small arms proficiency and unit readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Pete Lee/Released) US Navy 111217-N-YK039-075 Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Scott Kroes, foreground, fires his M9 service pistol
RMHFCR6A–Lt. Cmdr. Tres Meek holds onto the ceremonial ribbon as U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Capt. Marc Denno, commanding officer of Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy, Rear Adm. Richard Breckenridge, commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 2, Connecticut Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, Ken Farrelly and Lt. Cmdr. Michael Goolsby cut a ribbon to officially open pier 31 at the bases. The $36 million pier is twice the width of many older piers and allows for loading and unloading of stores and weapons of two submarines berthed at the pier at the same time. Pier 3
RMHG0247–110915-N-DI599-018 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 15, 2011) Master Chief Hospital Corpsman David Peterson, assigned to Commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 7, administers a flu vaccine to MachinistÕs Mate 1st Class Kyle Leoard aboard the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773). Cheyenne is moored at Fleet Activities Yokosuka as part of its deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil/Released) US Navy 110915-N-DI599-018 Master Chief Hospital Corpsman David Peterson, assigned to Commander, Submarine Group (SUBGR
RMR7TDMD–PORTLAND, Ore. (April 6, 2017) - Commanding Officer of the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), Capt. Drew St. John, oversees sea and anchor operations while pulling into Portland, Ore., April 6. Frank Cable is in Portland, Ore. for a scheduled dry-dock phase maintenance availability.
RMHG0BC0–111217-N-YK039-008 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Dec. 17, 2011) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Scott Kroes draws his M9 service pistol during a weapons qualification event. Sailors assigned to Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9 Security Force Reserve Component Detachment 2 participated in a mandatory semi-annual weapons qualification course to maintain small arms proficiency and unit readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Pete Lee/Released) US Navy 111217-N-YK039-008 Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Scott Kroes draws his M9 service pistol during a weapons qualification event
RMHFYTM2–110603-N-DW912-030 KINGS BAY, Ga. (June 3, 2011) Capt. John O'Neill, left, commanding officer of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, and Rear Adm. Barry Bruner, commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 10, salute during a wreath laying ceremony in commemoration of the Battle of Midway. The battle, fought June 4-7, 1942, was the pivotal naval encounter of the Pacific campaign. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Cory Rose/Released) US Navy 110603-N-DW912-030 Capt. John O'Neill, left, commanding officer of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, and Rear Adm. Barry Bruner, commander of
RMHFY5YF–100429-N-1841C-078 KINGS BAY, Ga. (April 29, 2010) Rear Adm. Barry Bruner, commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 10, speaks during a news conference to announce the change in Navy policy that will allow female officers to serve on submarines at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. Women are scheduled to serve on Ohio-class submarines. The Ohio-class submarine is the NavyÕs largest class of submarine and is the best option for privacy and the chance to gain experience in both the strategic deterrent and attack submarine missions. (U.S. Navy photo/Released) US Navy 100429-N-1841C-078 Rear Adm. Ba
RMR7TDMB–PORTLAND, Ore. (April 6, 2017) - The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) transits the Columbia River toward her final destination of Portland, Ore., April 6. Frank Cable is in Portland, Ore. for a scheduled dry-dock phase maintenance availability.
RMJ13D72–PORTLAND, Ore. (April 6, 2017) - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Brandon Elliott, a native of Sanford, N.C. and assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), secures the weapons watch from sea and anchor, after transiting the Columbia River to Portland, Ore., April 6. Frank Cable is in Portland, Ore. for a scheduled dry-dock phase maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)
RMR7PE7T–PEARL HARBOR (March 22, 2017) Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) prepare to throw mooring lines as the ship arrives at Pearl Harbor. Frank Cable is en route to Portland, Oregon, for its dry-dock phase maintenance availability.
RMJ1378B–PORTLAND, Ore. (April 6, 2017) - The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) transits the Columbia River toward her final destination of Portland, Ore., April 6. Frank Cable is in Portland, Ore. for a scheduled dry-dock phase maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)
RMPPD68X–FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (August 30, 2018) Information Systems Technician (Submarine) Christopher Simpson, stationed at Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG 7), poses for a portrait on the pier at U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. “My biggest accomplishment in the submarine was getting my dolphins,” said Simpson. “Coming from a community of Master-at-Arms and being new to a community that’s been around for such a long time, I really had to change the way I operated and thought. It was difficult for me, but I overcame and now I’m part of that community.”
RMJ1378C–PORTLAND, Ore. (April 6, 2017) - Commanding Officer of the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), Capt. Drew St. John, oversees sea and anchor operations while pulling into Portland, Ore., April 6. Frank Cable is in Portland, Ore. for a scheduled dry-dock phase maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)
RMM36W7G–151201-N-RN782-012: POLARIS POINT, Guam (Dec. 1, 2015) Side boys assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) salute as Royal Malaysian Navy Rear Adm. Datuk Abdul Rahman Bin HJ. Ayob, commander, Submarine Force, comes aboard for a visit to the ship, Dec. 1. Rahman visited Frank Cable for a luncheon hosted by Commander, Submarine Group Seven, Rear Adm. William Merz. The luncheon was just one of a series of events scheduled as part of submarine staff talks between Malaysia and the United States. Frank Cable, forward deployed to the island of Guam, conducts maintenance and support
RMMPPR16–PORTLAND, Ore. (April 6, 2017) - The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) transits the Columbia River toward her final destination of Portland, Ore., April 6. Frank Cable is in Portland, Ore. for a scheduled dry-dock phase maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)
RMRAK83B–YIGO, Guam (Feb.12, 2017) Junior Enlisted Association member, Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Alex Gommier, a native of Brooksville, Fla., assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), volunteers her time caring for rescue animals at Guam's local animal shelter, Feb. 12. Frank Cable's JEA volunteered as a group and donated food and cleaning supplies to the shelter. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and conducts maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia
RMMPPR1B–PORTLAND, Ore. (April 6, 2017) - Commanding Officer of the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), Capt. Drew St. John, oversees sea and anchor operations while pulling into Portland, Ore., April 6. Frank Cable is in Portland, Ore. for a scheduled dry-dock phase maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)
RMRAMKP0–YIGO, Guam (Feb. 21, 2017) Lt. Col. Jason Somers, assigned to 18th Operations Support Squadron, pilots a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker during an in-flight refueling evolution near Guam during Exercise Cope North 2017, Feb. 21. The exercise includes 22 total flying units and more than 1,700 personnel from three countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets.
RMMPPR14–PORTLAND, Ore. (April 6, 2017) - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Brandon Elliott, a native of Sanford, N.C. and assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), secures the weapons watch from sea and anchor, after transiting the Columbia River to Portland, Ore., April 6. Frank Cable is in Portland, Ore. for a scheduled dry-dock phase maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)
RMMPFR9T–170302-N-DA434-040SANTA RITA, Guam (March 7, 2017) Gunner's Mate Seaman Mathew Vonheeder and Fire Control Technician 2nd Class Homer Jeffrey, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Weapons Department, conduct force protection measures during sea and anchor, March 7. Frank Cable, enroute to Portland, Ore. for her dry-dock phase maintenance availability, conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)
RMRAK82W–YIGO, Guam (Feb.12, 2017) Junior Enlisted Association, Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Askar Ravshenbekov, a native of New York, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), volunteers his time caring for rescue animals at Guam's local animal shelter, Feb. 12. Frank Cable's JEA volunteered as a group and donated food and cleaning supplies to the shelter. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and conducts maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
RMMPFR9W–170307-N-DA434-085SANTA RITA, Guam (March 7, 2017) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Kevin C. Barbo and Chief Machinist's Mate (Weapon) Shawn Quinton, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Weapons Department, conduct force protection measures during sea and anchor, March 7. Frank Cable, enroute to Portland, Ore. for her dry-dock phase maintenance availability, conducts maintenance and supports submarines and surface vessels deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)
RMMPGYYK–Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Elisabeth Oakes, native of Belgrade, Mont., was announced as the 2016 Senior Sailor of the Year for the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40). Frank Cable is forward deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Allen Michael McNair/Released)
RMMPGYXB–170225-N-WA347-159 PITI, Guam (Feb. 25, 2017) - First class petty officers and chief petty officers, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), clean up around the Atantano Shrine in Piti, Guam Feb. 25, during a CPO 365 community relations project. Frank Cable is forward deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran/Released)
RMRAK83J–YIGO, Guam (Feb.12, 2017) Junior Enlisted Association member, Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Ayla Lewis, a native of Scranton, Pa., assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), volunteers her time caring for rescue animals at Guam's local animal shelter, February 12. Frank Cable's JEA volunteered as a group and donated food and cleaning supplies to the shelter. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and conducts maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia
RMMPGYXA–170225-N-WA347-137 PITI, Guam (Feb. 25, 2017) – First class petty officers and chief petty officers, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), clean up around the Atantano Shrine in Piti, Guam Feb. 25, during a CPO 365 community relations project. Frank Cable is forward deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran/Released)
RMMPFC20–YIGO, Guam (Feb. 21, 2017) An F-16 jet pulls away from a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker after an in-flight refueling evolution near Guam during Exercise Cope North 2017, Feb. 21. The exercise includes 22 total flying units and more than 1,700 personnel from three countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Heather C. Wamsley/Released)
RMRAMKNX–YIGO, Guam (Feb. 21, 2017) An F-16 jet pulls away from a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker after an in-flight refueling evolution near Guam during Exercise Cope North 2017, Feb. 21. The exercise includes 22 total flying units and more than 1,700 personnel from three countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets.
RMMPFC22–YIGO, Guam (Feb. 21, 2017) Lt. Col. Jason Somers, assigned to 18th Operations Support Squadron, pilots a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker during an in-flight refueling evolution near Guam during Exercise Cope North 2017, Feb. 21. The exercise includes 22 total flying units and more than 1,700 personnel from three countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Heather C. Wamsley/Released)
RMMPEDN4–YIGO, Guam (Feb.12, 2017) Junior Enlisted Association member, Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Alex Gommier, a native of Brooksville, Fla., assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), volunteers her time caring for rescue animals at Guam's local animal shelter, Feb. 12. Frank Cable's JEA volunteered as a group and donated food and cleaning supplies to the shelter. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and conducts maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia
RMRAPAFW–Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Elisabeth Oakes, native of Belgrade, Mont., was announced as the 2016 Senior Sailor of the Year for the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40). Frank Cable is forward deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations.
RMMPEDN5–YIGO, Guam (Feb.12, 2017) Junior Enlisted Association member, Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Ayla Lewis, a native of Scranton, Pa., assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), volunteers her time caring for rescue animals at Guam's local animal shelter, February 12. Frank Cable's JEA volunteered as a group and donated food and cleaning supplies to the shelter. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and conducts maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia
RMRAPABG–SANTA RITA, Guam - The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Commanding Officer Capt. Drew St. John congratulated Chief Damage Controlman Cyprus V. Abundo, native of Angeles City, Philippines, for his selection as the winner of the 2016 GEICO Military Service Award - Fire Safety and Prevention, Feb. 10. Frank Cable, forward deployed to the island of Guam, conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations.
RMMPEDN2–YIGO, Guam (Feb.12, 2017) Junior Enlisted Association, Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Askar Ravshenbekov, a native of New York, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), volunteers his time caring for rescue animals at Guam's local animal shelter, Feb. 12. Frank Cable's JEA volunteered as a group and donated food and cleaning supplies to the shelter. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and conducts maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (
RMMPGYTW–SANTA RITA, Guam - The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Commanding Officer Capt. Drew St. John congratulated Chief Damage Controlman Cyprus V. Abundo, native of Angeles City, Philippines, for his selection as the winner of the 2016 GEICO Military Service Award - Fire Safety and Prevention, Feb. 10. Frank Cable, forward deployed to the island of Guam, conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)
RMMTXTPT–170131-N-DS883-034 SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 31, 2017) Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), attend a ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. aboard the ship, Jan. 31. The ship’s diversity committee held the event to reenact the1965 Selma-to-Montgomery, Alabama March for voting rights led by Martin Luther King Jr.’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and conducts maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the I
RMRAPADY–PITI, Guam (Feb. 25, 2017) – First class petty officers and chief petty officers, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), clean up around the Atantano Shrine in Piti, Guam Feb. 25, during a CPO 365 community relations project. Frank Cable is forward deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations.
RMMTXTPN–170131-N-DS883-009 SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 31, 2017) Senior Chief Operations Specialist Charles Green and Machinist Mate 1st Class Ashley Johnson, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), lead Sailors during a march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. aboard the ship, Jan. 31. The ship’s diversity committee held the event to reenact the1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March for voting rights led by Martin Luther King Jr.’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Heather C. Wamsley/Released)
RMRAPAE0–PITI, Guam (Feb. 25, 2017) - First class petty officers and chief petty officers, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), clean up around the Atantano Shrine in Piti, Guam Feb. 25, during a CPO 365 community relations project. Frank Cable is forward deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations.
RMMTXTR0–170131-N-DS883-003 SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 31, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Sophie Karanja, a Sailor assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), holds a sign before beginning a march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. aboard the ship, January 31. The ship’s diversity committee held the event to reenact the1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March for voting rights led by Martin Luther King Jr.’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Heather C. Wamsley/Released)
RMRAPADX–PITI, Guam (Feb. 25, 2017) – Master Chief Machinist’s Mate David Ford, native of Belcher, La., mentors Engineman 1st Class Amerahkate Barambangan, native of Los Angeles, both assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) during a CPO 365 community relations project at the Atantano Shrine in Piti, Guam Feb. 25. Frank Cable is forward deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations.
RMMTXTPY–170131-N-DS883-036 SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 31, 2017) Senior Chief Electronics Technician LaToya Blaine, a Sailor assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), speaks during a ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. aboard the ship, January 31. The ship’s diversity committee held the event to reenact the1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March for voting rights led by Martin Luther King Jr.’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Heather C. Wamsley/Released)
RMRAPAD5–SANTA RITA, Guam - The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Executive Officer Cmdr. Ed Callahan congratulated Chief Damage Controlman Cyprus V. Abundo, native of Angeles City, Philippines, for his selection as the winner of the 2016 GEICO Military Service Award - Fire Safety and Prevention, Feb. 10. Frank Cable, forward deployed to the island of Guam, conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations.
RMMPGYX9–170225-N-WA347-125 PITI, Guam (Feb. 25, 2017) – Master Chief Machinist’s Mate David Ford, native of Belcher, La., mentors Engineman 1st Class Amerahkate Barambangan, native of Los Angeles, both assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) during a CPO 365 community relations project at the Atantano Shrine in Piti, Guam Feb. 25. Frank Cable is forward deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eva-Marie R
RMMPFE3A–YIGO, Guam (Feb. 21, 2017) An F-16 jet pulls away from a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker after an in-flight refueling evolution near Guam during Exercise Cope North 2017, Feb. 21. The exercise includes 22 total flying units and more than 1,700 personnel from three countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Heather C. Wamsley/Released)
RMMXHA1K–161108-N-WA347-113 SANTA RITA, Guam (Nov. 8, 2016) – Petty Officer 2nd Class Sarah Martindale, native of Owensboro, Ky., assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), is reunited with her son on the pier at Naval Base Guam after completing a five-month deployment, Nov. 8. Frank Cable departed Guam June 6, was a persistent presence throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region during its deployment providing vital flexibility to the fleet commanders, extending the range and impact of U.S. naval forces in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 7th Fleets. Forward deployed to Guam, Frank Cable’s combine
RMRAPAEW–PITI, Guam (Feb. 25, 2017) – Navy Counselor 1st Class Wilfredo Rivera, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) and native of White Plains, Md., weed whacks around the Atantano Shrine in Piti, Guam Feb. 25, during a CPO 365 community relations project. Frank Cable is forward deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations.
RMMXHAA5–161108-N-WA347-124 SANTA RITA, Guam (Nov. 8, 2016) – Petty Officer 1st Class Brianmatthew Kabisch, native of Los Angeles, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), meets his daughter on the pier at Naval Base Guam after completing a five-month deployment, Nov. 8. Frank Cable departed Guam June 6, was a persistent presence throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region during its deployment providing vital flexibility to the fleet commanders, extending the range and impact of U.S. naval forces in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 7th Fleets. Forward deployed to Guam, Frank Cable’s combined Nav
RMRAPAE2–PITI, Guam (Feb. 25, 2017) – Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Francisco Fuenteshernandez, native of Elmhurst, N.Y., and Master Chief Machinist’s Mate David Ford, native of Belcher, La., both assigned to the submarine tender USS frank Cable (AS 40), cut the grass around the Atantano Shrine in Piti, Guam Feb. 25, during a CPO 365 community relations project. Frank Cable is forward deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations.
RMMXHAA7–161108-N-WA347-044 SANTA RITA, Guam (Nov. 8, 2016) – Chief Petty Officer Charles D. Clarke, native of Tampa, Fla., assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), greets his wife on the pier at Naval Base Guam after completing a five-month deployment, Nov. 8. Frank Cable departed Guam June 6, was a persistent presence throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region during its deployment providing vital flexibility to the fleet commanders, extending the range and impact of U.S. naval forces in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 7th Fleets. Forward deployed to Guam, Frank Cable’s combined Navy and Mili
RMRAPPFA–ANTA RITA, Guam (March 2, 2017) – Second class petty officers, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), take the Navy-wide E-6 advancement exam at Naval Base Guam, March 2. Frank Cable is forward-deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations.
RMMXHA3T–161108-N-WA347-139 SANTA RITA, Guam (Nov. 8, 2016) – Petty Officer 2nd Class Jay Cogger, native of Atlantic Beach, N.C., assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), greets his son on the pier at Naval Base Guam after completing a five-month deployment, Nov. 8. Frank Cable departed Guam June 6, was a persistent presence throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region during its deployment providing vital flexibility to the fleet commanders, extending the range and impact of U.S. naval forces in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 7th Fleets. Forward deployed to Guam, Frank Cable’s combined Navy and
RMRAPPFB–ANTA RITA, Guam (March 2, 2017) – Electronics Technician 2nd Class Christopher Caviness, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) and native of Climax, N.C., takes the Navy-wide E-6 advancement exam at Naval Base Guam, March 2. Frank Cable is forward-deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations.
RMMXH9Y7–161108-N-WA347-091 SANTA RITA, Guam (Nov. 8, 2016) – Miss Universe Guam Muñeka Taisipic greets Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) with leis at Naval Base Guam after the crew completed a five-month deployment, Nov. 8. Frank Cable departed Guam June 6, was a persistent presence throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region during its deployment providing vital flexibility to the fleet commanders, extending the range and impact of U.S. naval forces in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 7th Fleets. Forward deployed to Guam, Frank Cable’s combined Navy and Military Sealift Command cr
RMRAPPFC–ANTA RITA, Guam (March 2, 2017) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Delmar Castro, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) and native of Sacramento, Calif., takes the Navy-wide E-6 advancement exam at Naval Base Guam, March 2. Frank Cable is forward-deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations.
RMMXHA3G–161108-N-WA347-184 SANTA RITA, Guam (Nov. 8, 2016) – Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) man the rails as the ship pulls into Naval Base Guam after completing a five-month deployment. Frank Cable departed Guam June 6, was a persistent presence throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region during its deployment providing vital flexibility to the fleet commanders, extending the range and impact of U.S. naval forces in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 7th Fleets. Forward deployed to Guam, Frank Cable’s combined Navy and Military Sealift Command crew’s mission is to provide critica