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STS 2018 in Review

Jun 13, 2018 Comments Off on STS 2018 in Review
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Secretary Mabus Names Three Vessels During Ceremony

May 25, 2016 Comments Off on Secretary Mabus Names Three Vessels During Ceremony
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WASHINGTON (NNS) — During a ceremony Dec. 14 at the District of Columbia city hall, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus formally announced the first ship of the new fleet ballistic missile submarines (SSBN), formerly known as the Ohio-class replacement, will be named USS Columbia (SSBN 826) in honor of…

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Columbia-Class Submarine Program Passes Milestone B Decision, Can Begin Detail Design

Apr 25, 2016 Comments Off on Columbia-Class Submarine Program Passes Milestone B Decision, Can Begin Detail Design
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The Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program passed its Milestone B decision review and can move into detail design, an official told USNI News. These SSBNs should cost about $8 billion apiece, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), whose district includes the prime contractor, told USNI News today after reading the acquisition review…

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Blog and photos from “New Exhibit Unveiled at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park”

Apr 25, 2016 Comments Off on Blog and photos from “New Exhibit Unveiled at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park”
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This week, America remembers the 75thanniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. This remembrance is particularly meaningful to the U.S. Navy, and even more to Sailors serving at Pearl Harbor. But it should have the greatest significance to the Submarine Force, because it was our contributions to the Second World…

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