Nov

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Courtesy Navy NewsStand

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

PEARL HARBOR (NNS) — The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Oct. 29 after completing a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific region.

During the deployment, Louisville executed a wide range of operations in support of 7th Fleet and national tasking in addition to a high-profile bilateral exercise designed to strengthen operability of U.S. and Republic of Korea naval forces.

“Unquestionably this deployment was an amazing experience for the entire Louisville crew and especially rewarding for the supervisors to watch as this young crew performed missions vital to our national security and strengthened international relations with our allies throughout the Western Pacific,” said Cmdr. Lee Sisco, USS Louisville’s commanding officer. Continued…

Sep

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A letter from USS Louisville (SSN 724) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Lee P. Sisco to the parents of Chief Petty Officer Shane Neal citing the son’s heroic actions while on deployment was covered in a news story in Georgia. For more, visit http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/24930591/detail.html.

Bravo Zulu Chief Neal!

Jul

24

WESTPAC – USS Louisville (SSN 724) is currently on deployment to the Western Pacific.

USS Louisville (SSN 724)

USS Louisville (SSN 724)

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USS Louisville (SSN 724)

May

11

100507-N-2218S-004

YOKOSUKA, Japan – Royal Thai Navy officers from HTMS Chao Phraya tour the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka.Commanding Officer of USS Louisville, explains submarine operations and maneuvers to the Thai officers. The frigate Chao Phraya and submarine Louisville were both visiting Japan for a routine port call. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Smith)

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Feb

11

USS Louisville’s recent namesake visit is currently featured on the front of Commander Submarine Pacific Fleet’s web site.

Feb

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Feb

9

USS Louisville Tours Snow Plow

Louisville, KY - After 8 inches of snow fell on their namesake city, USS Louisville (SSN 724) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Lee Sisco and Chief of the Boat Senior Chief Yeoman (SS) Savan Patel had a chance to "tour" a snow plow. USS Louisville is homeported in Pearl Harbor.

Louisville, KY – USS Louisville (SSN 724) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Lee Sisco and Chief of the Boat Senior Chief Yeoman (SS) Savan Patel visited the boat’s namesake February 7-9, 2010.

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Feb

6

Pearl Harbor - The Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) Commander Lee P. Sisco is conducting a Namesake City Visit to Louisville, Kentucky from February 7 – 9, 2010.  Accompanying him is his senior enlisted advisor, also called the chief of the boat, Senior Chief Yeoman (Submarines) Savan Patel.  Having just taken command a month ago, the purpose of this visit is to meet with a wide variety of Louisville, Kentucky organizations, supporters, and government officials to foster the continuing relationship between the submarine and its namesake city.

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Jan

8

Louisville, KY – The Thoroughbred Sub Club wishes to extend its heartfelt appreciation to Cmdr. John A. Sager who will be relieved today as commanding officer of USS Louisville (SSN 724). Cmdr. Sager has performed outstandingly during his time of command and has been a true friend to the namesake community. We certainly wish him the best in his future endeavors.

At the same time, we welcome aboard Cmdr. Lee P. Sisco as the new CO.

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