"Firepower For Freedom"
Welcome to Master Chief Joseph Calhoun, Chief of the Boat Master Chief Calhoun is a native of Lexington, North Carolina and joined the Navy in February of 2001 as a member of the Submarine Electronics Computer Field (SECF). He completed Boot Camp in April of 2001 and immediately reported to Read More
News from the boat – Delivery! On April 25, 2024 Huntington Ingalls Industries announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding division had delivered Virginia-class fast-attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) to the U.S. Navy. New Jersey is the 11th Virginia-class submarine delivered by NNS, and the 23rd built as part of 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
HMC (SS) David Morales, also known as DOC, has earned his dolphins! 🐬 Becoming qualified in submarines represents an intensive personal effort to meet the high standards and special requirements of submarine duty. This achievement highlights his dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence. Well done, DOC! Welcome to the elite group Read More
Congratulations go out to several USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) officers for their continued success and promotion. LCDR Andrew Hutchison has been selected for Submarine Commanding Officer. LCDR Andrea Howard and LT Scott Morris have been selected for Submarine Executive Officer. LT Matthew Dods and LT Miriam Ewall-Wice have been 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
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
The USS NEW JERSEY has successfully completed the first phase of Sea Trials as she prepares to join the fleet later this year. Congratulations to the command triad and crew of SSN 796! Bravo Zulu! The USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) departs the shipyard at the start of her first Read More
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 the floating Read More