18-05-2025
Submarine USS Alexandria returns to Naval Base Point Loma after 7-month deployment
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Sailors aboard submarine USS Alexandria have returned to their homeport in San Diego after a seven-month deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific, the Department of Defense announced on Friday.
The crew aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) returned to Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego on May 15.
According to the U.S. Navy, Alexandria left Naval Base Point Loma in 2024 on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of national security objectives to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.
'This crew went above and beyond, no matter what was asked of them,' said Cmdr. Chris Rose, Alexandria's commanding officer. 'Deploying on submarines is a demanding but rewarding and consequential task. I could not be prouder of my crew's resolve over the past seven plus months in demonstrating every day what makes our boats and our crews the apex predators of the maritime domain.'
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According to the Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, while deployed, Alexandria conducted an integrated exercise with U.S. Marine Corps personnel assigned to Third Reconnaissance Battalion during and immediately after a scheduled port visit to Guam.
The Navy said the crew also made a scheduled port visit to Busan, South Korea while deployed, where U.S. submarine forces conducted exercises, training, operations and other military cooperation activities with our Republic of Korea Navy allies.
'I really enjoyed Busan, South Korea because I have never been to that part of the world,' said Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Justin Guerra. 'Port visits give us that time to explore new places, get some well-earned rest, and experience the culture, food, and hospitality of our Allied and partner nations.'
When the sailors arrived home, Electronics Technician, Submarine, Navigation 3rd Class Dylan Caruthers was the first Alexandria Sailor to depart the boat for the 'first kiss.'
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'I am thrilled to be home with my family and I'm proud of all the great work we accomplished on deployment,' said Torpedoman's Mate 3rd Class Ezekiel Hamner. 'This morning when I heard the order to station the maneuvering watch and send line handlers topside, it really hit that we were at the end of our deployment. It was an awesome feeling.'
The 46th Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine and was commissioned June 29, 1991.
Alexandria is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, according to the Navy.
'This crew did a phenomenal job in all aspects of this deployment,' said Master Chief Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) Mitchell Gatton, Alexandria's chief of the boat. 'I am especially proud of the 35 submarine warfare devices earned by Alexandria Sailors, which to me underscores the crew's commitment to continued growth and development.'
The USS Alexandria submarine is the third Navy ship with the name Alexandria, named for both Alexandria, Virginia and Alexandria, Louisiana.
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