Tolling of the Boats Lost in January
“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
- The Periscope January 2026The Periscope is a monthly publication of the Los Angeles-Pasadena Base of USSVI. What’s InsideTolling the Boats“Broken” Sub MockedU.S. Nuke Completes TestDex Armstrong Chapter News … Continue reading
- 🎁🎄🎅 Mele Kalikimaka! 🎅🎄🎁On behalf of the Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base Submarine Veterans, we want to wish you and your family Mele Kalikimaka! As we gather together with our … Continue reading
- Work starts on 31st Virginia-class attack submarineStars & Stripes | December 11, 2025 The keel was laid this week for the future USS Barb, the 31st Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, as the … Continue reading
- Tradewinds December 2025Volume 77 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
- 2025 ANNUAL GATHERINGBowfin / December 10, 2025 A group of Vietnam Veterans will gather once again on the Richards Street side of the Hawai‘i State Capitol by … 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 