"From the depths to the shore"
CDR Jared Smith and CDR Carlos Otero will exchange commands this month, with CDR Smith assuming command of the PCU New Jersey, while CDR Otero assumes command of the USS New Mexico (SSN-779). The USS New Mexico is the second Virginia-class submarine in the Block II series and is home Read More
The crew of the NJY intends to maximize its support for Trenton Fleet Week 2-8 May. We look forward to seeing a large portion of the crew attend several events and continue to better get to know its namesake state!
At the end of January or early February, NJY 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 the floating drydock to 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