"Firepower For Freedom"
In early April we celebrated Elizabeth NJ as the birthplace of the US Navy’s Submarine force – the city where the first commissioned US Navy submarine was built – the USS Holland (SS-1) – launched 1897 and commissioned in October of 1900. We spent several days in and around Elizabeth, Read More
A Word From The NJ Submarine Commissioning Committee Back in December we welcomed a new CO for the submarine, Cmdr. Steven Halle. Cmdr. Halle replaced the outgoing CO, Cmdr. Jared Smith, who has since left the Navy to move into the private sector. While Cmdr. Smith wasn’t with us for Read More
Firstly a thank you to all our military personnel and their families for the sacrifices they make every year to ensure our nation remains safe. Something I only recently became aware of is a tradition in the US Navy regarding the first log entry of the New Year. This tradition Read More
Congratulations to outgoing CO Commander Smith (left) and welcome, Commander Halle (right)! Welcome Commander Halle, the committee looks forward to meeting you! Photos credit: STS3(SS) Alberto Sandoval