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Naval Submarine Base New London Notification
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Welcome to Naval Submarine Base New London

Welcome to the Navy's "First and Finest Submarine Base"

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Known as the “Home of the Submarine Force” and located in the “Submarine Capital of the World” SUBASE New London is Connecticut’s U.S. Naval Base supporting the Department of War’s laser focus on readiness, lethality and warfighting, providing the facilities and services to deploy combat-ready submarines and their crews, along with training a corps of professional submariners. SUBASE and Navy Team New London remain committed to uplifting the mantle of “The First and Finest,” everyday.

 

News from around Naval Submarine Base New London

Photos From Around Naval Submarine Base New London

Known as the “Home of the Submarine Force” and located in the “Submarine Capital of the World” SUBASE New London is Connecticut’s U.S. Naval Base supporting the Department of War’s laser focus on readiness, lethality and warfighting, providing the facilities and services to deploy combat-ready submarines and their crews, along with training a corps of professional submariners. SUBASE and Navy Team New London remain committed to uplifting the mantle of “The First and Finest,” everyday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lucas J. Hastings)

SUBASE Change of Command

MC2 Lucas J. Hastings

Capt. Kenneth M. Curtain Jr., from Yonkers, New York, turns over charge to Capt. Craig E. Litty, left, from House Springs, Missouri, Commanding Officer of Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE), as Commanding Officer of SUBASE during a Change of Command Ceremony at Goose Run Golf Course in Groton, Connecticut, Sept. 26, 2025.

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 Cmdr. Bryan Chapman turned over charge of the Historic Ship Nautilus (HSN) and the Submarine Force Museum (SFM) to Lt. Commander Brian Lucas during a change of charge ceremony on the Museum’s Nautilus Pier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lucas J. Hastings)

Dec 01 2025

Submarine Force Museum and Historic Ship Nautilus Change of Command Ceremony

MC2 Lucas J. Hastings

Historic Ship Nautilus and Submarine Force Museum holds a Change of Charge Carmony on Nautilus Pier in Groton, Connecticut, Sept. 19, 2025.

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 SUBASE New London, alongside NMRTU Groton (Clinic), welcomed the newest Chief Petty Officers with a pinning ceremony where the new Chiefs had their anchors pinned and covers set by family, friends and mentors, marking a new milestone in their naval careers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lucas J. Hastings)

Dec 01 2025

SUBASE Holds 2025 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony

MC2 Lucas J. Hastings

Boxes belonging to Navy Chief Selects from Naval Submarine Base New London and Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit Groton lined on a wall during a joint Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony at Historic Ship Nautilus and Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Connecticut, Sept. 16, 2025.

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 The water taxi will service around Groton and New London areas along the Thames River.

Dec 01 2025

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Gifted Dock at Submarine Force Museum

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Capt. Kenneth M. Curtin Jr. (Center), Submarine Base New London Commanding Officer, joins local and state officials in cutting a ribbon in celebration of the completion of a new water taxi dock at the Submarine Force Museum. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Higgins)

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 Aerial view of NSB New London

Nov 30 2022

Aerial view of NSB New London

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Aerial view of NSB New London

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 The USS San Juan (SSN 751) transits the Thames River as the ship returns from routine operations to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 2. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)

Dec 28 2022

USS San Juan (SSN 751) returns from routine operations to Naval Submarine Base New London

Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten

The USS San Juan (SSN 751) transits the Thames River as the ship returns from routine operations to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 2. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)

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Known as the “Home of the Submarine Force” and located in the “Submarine Capital of the World” SUBASE New London is Connecticut’s U.S. Naval Base supporting the Department of War’s laser focus on readiness, lethality and warfighting, providing the facilities and services to deploy combat-ready submarines and their crews, along with training a corps of professional submariners. SUBASE and Navy Team New London remain committed to uplifting the mantle of “The First and Finest,” everyday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lucas J. Hastings) Cmdr. Bryan Chapman turned over charge of the Historic Ship Nautilus (HSN) and the Submarine Force Museum (SFM) to Lt. Commander Brian Lucas during a change of charge ceremony on the Museum’s Nautilus Pier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lucas J. Hastings) SUBASE New London, alongside NMRTU Groton (Clinic), welcomed the newest Chief Petty Officers with a pinning ceremony where the new Chiefs had their anchors pinned and covers set by family, friends and mentors, marking a new milestone in their naval careers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lucas J. Hastings) The water taxi will service around Groton and New London areas along the Thames River. Aerial view of NSB New London The USS San Juan (SSN 751) transits the Thames River as the ship returns from routine operations to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 2. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)

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