Posted August 26, 2015 9:34 am by Comments

By Tactical-Life

The following is a release from Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray, Commander, Submarine Group 9 Public Affairs:

The fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton Aug. 21, following a six-month deployment.

During the deployment, Seawolf conducted routine submarine operations, which included scheduled under-ice transits and under-ice operations.

“The crew performed superbly on multiple operations in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility,” said Cmdr. Jeff Bierley, Seawolf’s commanding officer, from Birmingham, Ala. “We conducted two polar transits, including a routine surfacing at the North Pole. Operations under the Arctic are part of the Navy’s continued commitment to maintain access to all international seas, and Seawolf was just part of that commitment.”

The Navy has been operating in the Arctic for decades and it is expected that presence requirements will likely increase as maritime traffic in the region increases. Ships like Seawolf support the Arctic national strategy by developing capabilities, increasing maritime awareness and preserving freedom.

“Seawolf did an exceptional job; they had an accelerated fleet readiness training period so they were really pushed to get all of their preparations, training and certifications done …read more

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