Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia and transiting through the Panama Canal, she has returned to her homeport of Pearl Harbor, HI. After shipyard she completed a six-month Western Pacific deployment from May–November 2009, after stops in Singapore, Saipan, Guam, Okinawa, JP, and Yokosuka, JP. She received the Battle "E" Award in January 2010.Santa Fe returned 24 August 2011 to Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam after successfully completing a six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. During this deployment Santa Fe skillfully conducted four operations of great importance to national security by safely operating in a demanding and challenging undersea environment, directly enhancing fleet, theater and national objectives. The crew displayed exceptional tactical skill, tenacity and perseverance while operating under extremely challenging conditions to prepare the battle space for future operations. Santa Fe's tactical acumen was further displayed by their highly successful participation in Exercise Malabar, a bilateral exercise with the Indian navy. Port calls included Sasebo, Japan (x3), Chinhae, South Korea; Yokosuka, Japan; Guam, and Subic Bay, Philippines. In recognition of their outstanding performance, Santa Fe'' received the COMSUBRON 7 Battle "E" Award and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation by the Secretary of the Navy. Awards 2000 – Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy for most improved ship in the Fleet. 2001 – Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award 2001, 2004, 2009, and 2011, 2015 – COMSUBRON 7 Battle Efficiency "E" Award. 2003, 2012 – Navy Unit Commendation by the SECNAV (2nd highest award that can be given to a Naval vessel) 2006 – Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation See also David Marquet (former captain) References External links USS Santa Fe Official Website Santa Fe Wins Arleigh Burke Trophy Submarine Commodore Mentioned in Covey Book SANTA FE wins 2011 CSS-7 Battle E SANTA FE earns Navy Unit Commendation Los Angeles-class submarines Nuclear submarines of the United States Navy Ships built in Groton, Connecticut 1992 ships Submarines of the United States