USS Olympia Docks in Yokosuka, Japan

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 20 for a visit as part of its on-going deployment to the Western Pacific.

Olympia continues to conduct a multitude of missions while showcasing the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet.

Cmdr. Thomas Shugart, Olympia’s commanding officer, said:

We understand the important role we play in protecting the trade routes of the Western Pacific, providing credible defense against any hostile maritime forces and projecting power from the sea to the shore when needed.

Master Chief Electronics Technician Roland Midgett, added:

It is a great opportunity to be the Chief of the Boat for the crew of this incredible ship and to experience visits to such amazing host nations as this one.

The crew has continued to work aggressively; incorporating new and innovative technologies to maintain dominance throughout the maritime battle space, and are well-deserving of a short break from the task at-hand.

Several of Olympia’s sailors are brand new to Western Pacific deployments.

Measuring more than 360 feet long and displacing 7,000 tons, Olympia is the 29th Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine. The ship is capable of supporting a multitude of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

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