By USS Santa Fe Public Affairs
FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- FLEET ACTIVITIES
YOKOSUKA, Japan - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN
763) arrived at Yokosuka, Japan Aug. 17 for a visit as a part of its deployment
to the Western Pacific.
With a crew of approximately 150, Santa Fe will conduct a
multitude of missions and showcase the endurance and flexibility of the
submarine fleet.
"Santa Fe is proud to contribute to the 7th Fleet
commander's initiates," said Cmdr. Timothy Poe, Santa Fe's commanding officer.
Santa Fe is making its 2nd deployment to the Western Pacific
in the last three years. Combining stealth, fire power and persistence to
remain on station indefinitely, Santa Fe is crucial to the U.S. Navy's, and its
allies' underwater dominance in the region.
"This port call is important to the crew of the Santa
Fe as a well-deserved reward for their hard work and dedication over the last
several months," said Senior Chief Electronics Technician Juan Gonzalez,
the chief of the boat aboard Santa Fe. "The crew has been put through
their paces and has stood tall and strong through all challenges. This is also
a great opportunity to show military presence and foster a stronger
relationship between our two countries."
Measuring more than 360 feet long and weighing more than
6,000 tons when submerged, Santa Fe is one of the stealthiest submarines in the
world. This submarine is capable of supporting a multitude of missions.
Commissioned on Jan. 8, 1994, Santa Fe is the 52nd ship of the Los Angeles-class
and is based out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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