USS Hampton (SSN 767), a Los Angeles-improved class submarine, was the fourth ship of the U.S. Navy to bear that name. The contract to build Hampton was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia, on February 6, 1987 and her keel was laid down on March 2, 1990. She was launched on April 3, 1992, sponsored by Mrs. Laura Bateman, and commissioned on November 16, 1993, with Cmdr. David Antanitus in command.

December 11, 2003 USS Hampton, commanded by Cmdr. Robert P. Burke, returned to Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month underway period. During the deployment she conducted operations as part of the U.S. 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea and took part in various NATO exercises. She also made port visits to Gibraltar; Toulon, France; and Souda Bay, Crete.

April 19, 2004 SSN 767, along with the Royal Navy submarine HMS Tireless, surfaced through the ice at the North Pole. The Hampton and Tireless took part in ICEX 04, a joint operational exercise beneath the polar ice cap. Both submarine crews met on the ice, including scientists traveling aboard both submarines to collect data and perform experiments. The Ice Exercise demonstrates the U.S. and British Submarine Force's ability to freely navigate in all international waters, including the Arctic.

May 1, 2006 The Norfolk-based nuclear-powered submarine arrived in Port Everglades, Fla., in support of South Florida's Fleet Week USA.

February 16, 2007 USS Hampton departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment to the Pacific Command area of responsibility. At the end of this deployment, she will return to its new homeport of San Diego. Hampton is one of the first East Coast fast attack submarines to transfer to the Pacific Submarine Force.

August 14, USS Hampton concluded its participation in Exercise Valiant Shield 2007 off the coast of Guam, during the joint photo exercise. The PHOTOEX featured 15 ships and 17 aircraft from Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps including a B-52 bomber.

September 17, SSN 767 arrived in Naval Submarine Base Point Loma for the first time, completing the seven-month underway period.

In October, six naval personnel were disciplined for fraudulently documenting chemistry records of the ship's nuclear propulsion plant. Shortly thereafter, the ship's CO Cmdr. Michael B. Portland was also relieved of his command because of a loss of confidence in his leadership; he has not been charged with any offense. Cmdr. William J. Houston is new commanding officer.

In March 2008, the U.S. Navy revealed that a total of 11 officers and sailors had been disciplined in connection with the fraudulent documentation and for cheating on petty-officer advancement exams. In addition to the captain, the sub's chief engineer was also dismissed. No damage was discovered in the reactor core and the sub has been returned to operational status.

October 16, USS Hampton departed San Diego for a six-month western Pacific deployment.

April 16, 2009 SSN 767 returned to Naval Base Point Loma after a scheduled underway period. The submarine visited Guam, Saipan, Yokosuka and Singapore.

December 10, The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s Naval Base Point Loma operation completed an overhaul of the USS Hampton two weeks ahead of schedule after just over four months of work. The detachment, in operation for less than a year, employs 60 permanent yard workers and an additional 245 workers from the Kittery yard went to San Diego temporarily to work on the sub.

July 15, 2010 Cmdr. David A. Lott relieved Cmdr. William J. Houston as CO of the Hampton during a pier side change-of-command ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma.

December 7, USS Hampton departed homeport for a scheduled deployment.

March 3, 2011 SSN 767 recently pulled into Manama, Bahrain, for repairs.

May 15, The Hampton arrived in Hong Kong for a scheduled port visit and to get tender support from USS Frank Cable (AS 40).

June 8, USS Hampton returned to San Diego after a six-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet Areas of Responsibility (AoR). The submarine traveled more than 40,000 nautical miles and visited Saipan; Manama, Bahrain; Jebel Ali, U.A.E.; and Hong Kong.