"Firepower For Freedom"
Letter from NEW JERSEY Commissioning Committee By Peter Engelman It’s never over till it’s over! I was looking through our operating agreement the other night (prepared long ago by the Central Jersey Council of the Navy League and our founding members – Steve Hutton, Carl Hoye, Dan Dermer, and Bill Read More
September 15, 2024: As President of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, I’ve had the incredible privilege of being part of a momentous journey over the past couple of years, culminating in yesterday’s commissioning of the USS New Jersey (SSN 796), “Devils of the Deep”. This experience has filled me with a Read More
Letter from NEW JERSEY Commissioning Committee By Captain Joe Lario, USN, Retired, Trustee My name is Captain Joseph T Lario, USN (Ret), and I am a proud member of the USS New Jersey (SSN 796) Commissioning Committee. I was born and raised in New Jersey. I am a retired Navy Read More
Ensuring Readiness: Acoustic and Weapons Testing for Virginia-Class Submarine USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) is currently striving to meet its next milestone, successfully completing a series of acoustic and weapons tests. These tests are essential for validating the submarine’s stealth capabilities and combat readiness before it joins the naval fleet. Read More
Members of the Commissioning Committee traveled to Norfolk last week to discuss habitability upgrades for our beloved USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796). Peter Engelman, Paul Blodgett, and Julianne Dods had productive meetings with Captain Steven Halle, Chief of the Boat, Winfred Cameron, and several crew members. These discussions were crucial in Read More
Highlands Resident Russell Karshmer, a cadet in the jNROTC program at MAST, the Marine Academy of Science and Technology, was honored at last week’s meeting of the Monmouth County Commissioners for his winning design of the commemorative coin for the Commissioning of the nation’s next fast attack submarine – the Read More
Wake up every morning with a great cup of coffee while knowing that you are supporting our sailors!! We are proud to announce that the New Jersey Commissioning Committee has formed a partnership with Bridging the Gap, a non-profit organization located in Manasquan, NJ. Bridging the Gap is a veteran Read More
Congratulations to the crew of USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) for a great week! They completed a major inspection, and the Navy took delivery of the boat! 141 days left until commissioning! HII Delivers Attack Boat New Jersey to Navy – USNI News Download QR 🠋
The commissioning of a navy vessel is one of the most sacred events in a ship’s history. It officially marks the entry of the ship into the fleet, making it a commissioned and active warship. The order “Man the ship and bring her to life” signifies this entry. The week surrounding the Read More
PCU NEW JERSEY (SSN-796) completed another major milestone towards delivery! They recently passed the Navy’s acceptance testing which is the final stages of becoming an operational unit to the fleet. “The crew’s performance was exceptional as they demonstrated a full range of operational capability, said Captain Steven Halle. “Their tenacity and Read More