Meet Our New Executive Director: Andrew “Homer” Ring

by Aubrey | Jul 16, 2025 | news, uss bowfin

Meet Our New Executive Director: Andrew “Homer” Ring Starting last month as the new executive director of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, Andrew “Homer” Ring acknowledges the legacy of the USS Bowfin submarine and the brave men and women that she honors. “As a...

Museum Executive Director Chuck Merkel Wraps Up Nine Years Heading the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum

by Aubrey | May 25, 2025 | news, uss bowfin

Museum Executive Director Chuck Merkel Wraps Up Nine Years Heading the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum The Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial Association’s annual meeting every May 1 commemorates the commissioning of the USS Bowfin submarine into service. This year’s...

2025 Kama‘aina Sunday Event

by Aubrey | Apr 28, 2025 | education, hawaii history, Military, non-profit, Nonprofit, Pacific Fleet Museum, us navy, uss bowfin

2025 Kama‘aina Sunday Event Thanks to everyone who came out for our Kamaʻāina Sunday event held earlier this month in celebration of the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Force’s 125th birthday. It was such a joy welcoming local families, students, and service members to step...

Honoring Women’s History Month

by Aubrey | Mar 21, 2025 | #History #WWII #DistanceLearning #Education #BOWFINandBEYOND, us navy

Honoring Women’s History Month As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the courageous and trailblazing women who have shaped the U.S. Navy. From the first female enlistees to today’s top-ranking admirals, women have demonstrated resilience, leadership,...

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum Announces Leadership Transition as Charles Merkel Retires and Homer Ring Takes the Helm

by Aubrey | Jan 7, 2025 | news, us navy

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum Announces Leadership Transition as Charles Merkel Retires and Homer Ring Takes the Helm   The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum (PFSM) announced today that Executive Director Charles “Chuck” Merkel will retire on May 1, marking the end...