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A Submariner Looks At Fifty 26 Aug 2013 | 09:38 pm
"Once you're over the hill, you start to pick up speed" has always been one of my favorite pithy greeting card sayings. As I turn 50, I realize I have no problem with this birthday, as I also had no p...
PCU Minnesota Video 23 Aug 2013 | 08:05 pm
The shipyard released a propaganda video from a recent PCU Minnesota (SSN 783) media availability: It's not too bad. I would have liked to have seen more shots of the screens on the Virginia-class bo...
The KOG 20 Aug 2013 | 03:09 am
A ship's checklist for a visit from then-VADM Rickover has been floating around: Preparation Checklist for VADM Rickover USS (Ship’s Name) (Date) MEMORANDUM From: Executive Officer To: All Officers ....
SSBN 730 (Blue) COB Masted, Relieved 16 Aug 2013 | 08:21 am
From the Navy website: The Blue Crew chief of the boat (COB) of the Trident ballistic missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) was relieved of his duties Aug. 15 after being found guilty of ...
Indian Submarine Suffers In-Port Explosion, Duty Section Feared Lost 14 Aug 2013 | 06:17 pm
Indian Kilo-class submarine INS Sindhurakshak (S63) suffered a series of onboard explosions shortly after midnight local time, and is apparently sunk at the pier. This article says that duty section o...
USS New Mexico Returns From Deployment, Makes News 14 Aug 2013 | 01:17 am
USS New Mexico (SSN 779) returned from her maiden deployment today; here's a video of the return: The homecoming even made the national news! I've always had a commitment to discuss submarine issues ...
When A LT(j.g.) Gets A "Good Idea" 11 Aug 2013 | 02:23 am
Navy Times has an article about a proposal on the USNI Blog from LT(j.g.) Zack Howitt to recognize the skimmers doing Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) missions. Excerpt from the initial blog post: Of ...
USS Miami To Be Decommed 7 Aug 2013 | 04:07 am
From The New London Day (may require premium access): The Navy notified Congress on Tuesday it plans to stop repairing the USS Miami and remove the submarine from the fleet. In April, the Navy discov...
"Burn A Flick" 28 Jul 2013 | 10:09 pm
IMHO, two of the most important things affecting crew morale happened in Crew's Mess. Everyone knows that the quality of food is a very important indicator of crew happiness, but I always thought that...
Spring 2013 Undersea Warfare Magazine Out 20 Jul 2013 | 03:00 am
The long-awaited Spring 2013 issue of Undersea Warfare magazine is posted. Several good articles on the submarine forces of our Pacific allies. Update 1555 19 July: Also in the news today, RADM Breck...
