The entire crew of the Virginia-class submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) extended their birthday wishes on video, Dec. 27, to the state of New Mexico to celebrate their centennial – 100 years of statehood. The state of New Mexico will officially celebrate its statehood centennial Jan. 6, 2012. “What
Deployed Sailors and Marines aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) celebrated Christmas with fellow service members while deployed to the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility Dec. 24-25. “It’s a little bittersweet,” said Electronics Technician 3rd Class Keshia Gorby from Ashland, Ohio. “We’re away from fa
The Virginia-class submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing her maiden Western Pacific (WESTPAC) deployment Friday, Dec. 23. “The crews’ demeanor is that of excitement and pride as we return from our very successful six month deployment to reunite wit
The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Dec. 21 for a routine visit as part of her maiden deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of 133, North Carolina will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities
The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) celebrated its 25th anniversary this week at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam with events which include a visit to the submarine by members of the 721 Club of Chicago. “It is a great honor to have the 721 Club here for our 25th anniversary and to b
General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $191,312,737 modification to previously awarded contract for continued engineering, technical services, concept studies, and design of a common missile compartment for the United Kingdom Successor SSBN and the Ohio replacement S
Los Angeles-class submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) finished undergoing deperming at the new drive-in submarine magnetic silencing facility (MSF) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s Beckoning Point, Dec. 15. Olympia is the first submarine to complete this treatment at the facility. “After a culminatio
USS Asheville (SSN 758) returned to Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., Dec. 16, following a four-month deployment in support of combating transnational organized operations in the U.S. Fourth Fleet area of responsibility. The deployment supported U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command campaign strategy and
Huntington Ingalls Industries today delivered the company’s sixth amphibious transport dock, San Diego (LPD 22), to the U.S. Navy. The ship was delivered in a brief ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding. “This delivery exemplifies the unique skill and craftsmanship of our shipbuilders,” said Doug Louns
USS Emory S. Land and USS Frank Cable Sailors loaded eleven live Capsule Launch System (CLS) Tomahawks for the first time aboard Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Oklahoma City’s (SSN 723) Vertical Launch System (VLS) Dec. 12-14. Oklahoma City was assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron
More than 100 high school and college students submitted entries for the 2011 Pre-Commissioning Unit Minnesota (SSN 783) logo contest, but one talented high school student’s rendering took top honors, during the official logo unveiling Dec. 16. The official unveiling of the logo was held at the Minn
The families of Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755) received an early holiday gift this year when the submarine returned to Naval Submarine Base New London, Dec. 15, following a regularly scheduled five-month deployment. Miami, which departed for deployment
Friends and families of Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) welcomed home the submarine’s crew Dec. 15, following a six-month deployment to the western Pacific. The deployment supported the nation’s maritime strategy, which includes maritime security
Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) returned to Naval Submarine Base New London, Dec. 14, following a regularly scheduled six-month deployment. Dallas, which departed on its deployment June 14, conducted operations in the Central Command area of responsibility, supporting nationa
