Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) returns to Naval Base Point Loma, California on Sept. 5 after completing six-month deployment to the Western Pacific.
Topeka Commanding Officer Cmdr. Jim Belz praised the crew and their accomplishments, saying “I am extremely proud of the crew for their professionalism, motivation, and positive attitude throughout our deployment. Thanks to their hard work and the outstanding support we received from back home, we had a successful deployment and accomplished a great deal for the Navy and our nation.”
Under the command of Belz, USS Topeka covered more than more than 35,000 nautical miles and executed missions vital to national security. It has also taken part in U.S. and multinational naval exercises. The submarine’s port visits included Yokosuka, Japan; Republic of Singapore; and Guam.
The 360-feet long ship was commissioned on Oct. 21, 1989. It is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike, surveillance, and reconnaissance. USS Topeka is one of six Los Angeles-class submarines homeported in San Diego.
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