"Firepower For Freedom"
Greetings From The NJ Submarine Commissioning Committee It is an honor to be part of the commissioning of the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796). We are working diligently to ensure that all i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed – our goal is to have “the best commissioning ever.” There Read More
The Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) is preparing to take their nuclear reactor, which will power the ship for its 40 years of service, critical for the first time. This major milestone paves the way for the NEW JERSEY to support the fleet and our nation. To achieve Read More
On April 14th the dry dock was flooded and the New Jersey entered the water for the first time. Another major milestone in bringing her closer to joining the fleet! Pictures below:
At the end of January or early February March or early April, NJ will be moved from its initial assembly building to a floating drydock. Multiple hydraulic sleds will lift the 7,900 ton vessel and slowly move it a quarter of a mile to the water. She will stay within Read More
The NJY recently completed a major construction milestone of Post Core Hot Operations. This is a series of tests and operation in the engineering plant following installation of the reactor core. This was the first time in the ship’s life the engineering plant was heated up to operating temperatures. Testing Read More
On a windy but sunny Saturday in Virginia, the USS New Jersey was christened! A major milestone in the life of a US Navy vessel is the christening. In this case it was an opportunity to officially name the USS New Jersey and also recognize and honor the men and Read More