Tolling of the Boats Lost in September
“A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.”
President John F. Kennedy
🎉Bowfin Birthdays for the Month of August🎉
- Hurricane Lowell UpdateForwarding information from the Base Emergency Operations Center and National Weather Service on the current status and expected timeline of impacts from Hurricane Lowell. The … Continue reading
- Bowfin Birthdays for the Month of SeptemberFrom all of us to each of you, we wish you a Hauʻoli Lā Hānau! George F. BarlettBen BearisNapoleon G. BragadoPatrick BrentThomas C. DentonClyde R. DrumhellerBernard … Continue reading
- 15,000 operational days lost due to US submarine maintenance delays, GAO findsDefense News | August 27, 2026 Maintenance delays for U.S. Navy attack subs have resulted in boats that are frequently idle in port when they … Continue reading
- Tradewinds August 2026Volume 85 To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives while voluntarily serving in submarine warfare in the pursuit of their duties … Continue reading
- Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota completes first deploymentMilitary Times | 31 July 2026 The nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Minnesota returned to Naval Base Guam on July 29, completing its first deployment as the … Continue reading
Plan of the Day
Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base Charter
Submarine Veterans Creed
“To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives while voluntarily serving in submarine warfare in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. To further promote and keep alive the spirit and unity that existed among submarine crewmen during World War II. To promote sociability general welfare and good fellowship among our members. To pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and it’s constitution.”
In addition to perpetuating the memory of departed shipmates, we shall provide a way for all Pearl Harbor Submariners to gather for the mutual benefit and enjoyment. Our common heritage as Submariners shall be strengthened by camaraderie. We support a strong U.S. Submarine Force.
USS Bowfin Battle Flag
Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base 