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 | 14k | Commemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of the keel laying of the Memphis (SSN-691), 23 June 1973, at Newport New Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, VA. | Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory). | |
 | 1.21k | Sixteen page Launching PDF of the Memphis (SSN-691) on 3 April 1976, at Newport New Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, VA. | USN photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com. | |
 | 73k | Noteables address the crowd at Memphis's (SSN-691) launching on 3 April 1976. | USN photo courtesy of Robert Hall. | |
 | 17k | Commemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of the Memphis's (SSN-691) first builders trials on 3 October 1977. | Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory). | |
 | 358k | Aerial port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) underway on 14 November 1977. | USN photo # DN-SN-82-11141, by Lloyd Everton, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 86k | Memphis (SSN-691) on sea trials, underway on 14 November 1977. | Official USN photo courtesy of Wendell Royce McLaughlin Jr. | |
 | 294k | Aerial starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) underway on sea trials 14 November 1977. | USN photo # DN-SN-82-11138, by Lloyd Everton, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 1.04k | Aerial stern view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) underway on sea trials 14 November 1977. | USN photo DN-SN-84-00380 from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 23k | Commemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of the commissioning of the Memphis (SSN-691), 17 December 1977, at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, VA. | Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory). | |
 | 72k | Starboard quarter bow view of the Memphis (SSN-691) on sea trials, circa 1977. | Courtesy of USNI. | |
 | 560k | Eight page Welcome Aboard PDF of the Memphis (SSN-691). | USN photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com. | |
 | 231k | The Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarines Cincinnati (SSN-693) and Memphis (SSN-691) display ensigns and union jacks during the commissioning ceremony for their sister ship, the Salt Lake City (SSN-716). Moored alongside the submarine tender L.Y. Spear (AS-36) is the nuclear-powered attacks submarine Richard B. Russell (SSN-687) on 12 May 1984. | USN photo # DN-ST-84-09330, by PH1 Wujcik, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 313k | Workers and crew inspect mooring lines positioning the nuclear-powered attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) in the medium auxiliary floating dry dock Resolute (AFDM-10) at NAS Norfolk, VA., on 21 October 1992. | USN photo # DN-ST-93-00672, by Jeff Cordia, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 224k | A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) moored in the medium auxiliary floating dry dock Resolute (AFDM-10). | USN photo # DN-ST-93-00676, by Jeff Cordia, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 115k | A port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) secured in the medium auxiliary floating dry dock Resolute (AFDM-10). | USN photo # DN-ST-93-00677, by Jeff Cordia, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 139k | The setting sun silhouettes the nuclear-powered attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) in the medium auxiliary floating dry dock Resolute (AFDM-10). | USN photo # DN-ST-93-00679, by Jeff Cordia, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 138k | Rear Adm. Richard P. Breckenridge, a native of Marshfield, Mass., graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1982. Following nuclear power training, he reported to Hammerhead (SSN-663) where he served in several division officer assignments and conducted one Mediterranean deployment (1984 to 1987). He served in Florida (SSBN-728) (GOLD) as the navigator/operations officer (1990 to 1993) supporting five strategic deterrent patrols. Breckenridge served as executive officer in Philadelphia (SSN-690) (1995 to 1997) conducting two North Atlantic deployments. In command of Memphis (SSN-691) from 2001 to 2004, his crew conducted numerous tactical development exercises and fleet operations including a 2003 deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Breckenridge's most recent afloat command was commander, Submarine Squadron Four, responsible for 10 submarines representing all three attack submarine classes. | USN photo # N-4943L-002 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Keilman, courtesy of news.navy.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 138k | The Japanese Ambassador to Bahrain, Takao Natusme, left, and the German Ambassador to Bahrain, Wolfgange Lerke, center, are briefed on the capabilities of the attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) control systems by Electronics Technician Petty Officer 1st Class (SS) Terence M. Lorino, at Manama, Bahrain, 23 August 2003. | USN photo # N-3349L-003 by Journalist 2nd Class Daniel Lapierre, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
 | 61k | The rock band Blink-182 bassist and singer Mark Hoppus negotiates his way into torpedo tube one aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691). Morale Welfare and Recreation, Naval Personnel Command Millington, Tenn. and MWR, NSA Bahrain brought Blink-182 to Bahrain to perform for Sailors, Marines and their families on 25 August 2003. | USN photo # N-4943L-004 by Journalist 2nd Class Steven Feller, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
 | 356k | Memphis (SSN-691) heads out to sea following a brief stop at Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, on 16 December 2003. | USN photo # N-0780F-073 by Paul Farley, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
 | 151k | Memphis (SSN-691) heads out to sea following a brief stop at Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, on 16 December 2003. | USN photo # N-0780F-076 by Paul Farley, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
 | 213k | A sheet of ice covers the sail of the Los Angeles class attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) as it returns to the Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Conn., 16 January 2004 from a recent deployment in support of various missions including Operation Iraqi Freedom. More than 200 friends and family members braved subzero temperatures to welcome the crew home. | USN photo # N-0247F-019 by Journalist 2nd Class Steven Feller, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
 | 53k | (Left to right) Heather and Jennifer Kinley, Michelle Wright and Deborah Allen serenade the crew of Memphis (SSN-691) over the submarine's internal communication system during a tour of the submarine at Groton, Conn. 13 August 2004. Afterwards, they all invited the crew to the show. | USN photo by JO3 Steven Feller, courtesy of csg2.navy.mil. & submitted to this site by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 124k | Sailors aboard the Los Angeles class fast attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) man the fair-water planes as their submarine approaches the pier. | USN photo # N-0653J-003 by Lt. Mark Jones, courtesy of news.navy.mil. Text i.d. courtesy of Michael E. Grey, TM2/SS, USS Woodrow Wilson SSBN-624-G/1968-71. | |
 | 93k | Naval Submarine Support Facility Weapons personnel along with Sailors from fast attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) work together to load weapons on the boat at Submarine Base New London on 15 March 2007. | USN photo # N-8467N-001 by John Narewski, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
 | 69k | Sailors assigned to fast attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) lower the ensign before departing Port Everglades on 4 May 2007. | USN photo # N-7955L-298 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Lange, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
 | 70k | The crew of the nuclear fast-attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) enjoy chow on the mess decks during Fleet Week in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., 4 May 2007. | USN photo # N-4943L-002 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Keilman, courtesy of news.navy.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 219k | U.S. Navy Capt. Kenneth M. Perry makes his remarks during a Submarine Development Squadron 12 change of command on board the submarine Memphis (SSN-691), 18 July 2008. Capt. Burke relieved Capt. Perry as Commander Submarine Development Squadron Twelve. | USN photo # N-8467N-005 by John Narewski, courtesy of news.navy.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 127k | Sailors aboard Memphis (SSN-691) prepares for mooring at Naval Submarine Base New London after returning from its final deployment. | USN photo # N-AW342-019 by Mass Communication Specialist Virginia K. Schaefer via flickr.com. | |
 | 132k | Sailors aboard Memphis (SSN-691) raise the national ensign during the submarine's homecoming on 2 March 2011. Memphis returned to Naval Submarine Base New London following her final deployment. A decommissioning ceremony will be held at the base 1 April. | USN photo # N-AW342-041 by Mass Communication Specialist Virginia K. Schaefer via flickr.com. | |
 | 410k | Vice Adm. John M. Richardson, commander of Submarine Forces, is piped aboard the attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) before the submarine's decommissioning ceremony on 1 April. | USN photo # N-8467N-001 by John Narewski courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
 | 470k | The fast attack submarine Memphis (SSN-691) transits the Thames River for the final time on 6 April 2011. Memphis was decommissioned 1 April, at Shepard of the Sea Chapel after 33 years of active service. Memphis is traveling to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine to begin inactivation. | USN photo # N-8467N-004 by John Narewski courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
| Commanding Officers | |||
| 01 | CDR. Hicks, Gerald Dennis (Denny), USN | 17.12.1977 - 16.03.1980 First Date in Commission | |
| 02 | CDR. Davis Jr., James White (Jim), USN | 16.03.1980 - 30.07.1983 | |
| 03 | CDR. Norris, William Leland (Bill), USN (USNA 1967) | 30.07.1983 - 28.03.1987 | |
| 04 | CDR. Williams, Gary Eugene, USN | 28.03.1987 - 12.11.1989 | |
| 05 | CDR. Dohse, John Frederick (Fred), USN (USNA 1972) | 12.11.1989 - 20.06.1992 | |
| 06 | CDR. Fraile, Robert Edward (/Bob), USN | 20.06.1992 - 06.03.1993 | |
| 07 | CDR. Hughes, Louis Allan (Lou), USN (USNA 1973) | 06.03.1993 - 16.04.1993 | |
| 08 | CDR. Schmidt, Albert William (Al), USN | 16.04.1993 - 15.03.1996 | |
| 09 | CDR. Barron, Claude E., USN | 15.03.1996 - 19.05.1998 | |
| 10 | CDR. Breor, Mark R., USN | 19.05.1998 - 26.01.2001 | |
| 11 | CDR. Breckenridge, Richard Paul, USN (USNA 1982) :VADM | 26.01.2001 - 27.02.2004 | |
| 12 | CDR. Merz, William Rhode, USN (USNA 1986) :RADM | 27.02.2004 - 15.08.2006 | |
| 13 | CAPT. Pendrick, Glenn William, USN (USNA 1988) | 15.08.2006 - 08.01.2010 | |
| 14 | CDR. Maher, Charles H., USN | 08.01.2010 - 18.11.2010 | |
| 15 | CAPT. Lahti, Carl Andrew, USN (USNA 1989) :RADM | 18.11.2010 - 02.03.2011 | |
| 16 | CDR. Joseph, Jeffrey A., USN | 02.03.2011 - 00.02.2012 Last Date in Commission | |
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