submarine

230617-N-UR986-0140 GROTON, Connecticut (June 17, 2023) – Christie Vilsack, sponsor of the pre-commissioning unit (PCU) USS Iowa (SSN 797), christens the ship during a ceremony at General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard facility in Groton, Conn., June 17, 2023. Iowa and crew will operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR whose primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Towner)

Electric Boat Christens Submarine PCU Iowa on June 17

06/17/2023
Electric Boat christened the 24th submarine of the Virginia class, PCU Iowa (SSN 797), on...
Christenings
Navy submarine commissioning ceremony.

USS John Warner (SSN 785) Commissioned in Norfolk

01/11/2016
USS John Warner is “brought to life” by the ship sponsor during a commissioning ceremony...
Commissionings
Ship christening ceremony champagne splash.

Navy Christens Submarine John Warner

09/06/2014
Jeanne Warner christens the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John Warner (SSN 785). (U.S....
Christenings
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Submarine North Dakota Christened in Groton

11/10/2013
Ship sponsor Katie Fowler, wife of retired Vice Adm. Jeff Fowler, christens Pre-Commissioning Unit North...
Christenings
Navy submarine commissioning ceremony.

Submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) Commissioned

10/02/2013
NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 7, 2013) Sailors assigned to Virginia-class attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) man the...
Commissionings
Minnesota SSN 783 launch ceremony.

Future USS Minnesota Christened

10/27/2012
Newport News Shipbuilding hosts the christening ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU)...
Christenings
Sailors on submarine, water cannon salute.

USS Mississippi Commissioned

06/02/2012
The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) arrives in Pascagoula, Miss. for...
Commissionings

Navy Lays Keel for PCU North Dakota

05/11/2012
By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg, Commander, Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (NNS)...
Keel Authentication Ceremonies
Navy officer, woman, and admiral at ceremony.

Navy’s Newest Submarine, California Namesake Joins Fleet in Norfolk

10/29/2011
Cmdr. Dana Nelson, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781), Mrs....
Commissionings