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The Boat

The First of its Class

The USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826) is the first of 12 Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines being built. At a length of 560 feet and displacing 20,810 tons, the Columbia Class SSBN will be the largest submarine and most capable ever built by the United States. This is the first submarine and Class ever named for the District!
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The Commissioning

Man our ship and bring her to life!

The commissioning ceremony marks the acceptance of a ship as a unit of the operating forces of the United States Navy.
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Rear Admiral (Ret) David Goggins

From the committee

Welcome from the Chairman

"It is my distinct honor to introduce you to the USS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (SSBN-826), the lead ship of the Columbia class submarines. The commissioning committee will introduce Washingtonians to this remarkable vessel, familiarize the crew with the vibrant neighborhoods and rich culture of D.C. “beyond the monuments,” support STEM education for D.C. students with unique submarine-related projects, and more!"
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Become part of U.S. Naval history by supporting the commissioning of the USS District of Columbia. All contributions will enhance the quality of life for all those who serve aboard the USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826) as well as events leading up to and including Commissioning Week.

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In the Spotlight

Newport News Shipbuilding has delivered the stern for first-in-class submarine District of Columbia (SSBN-826) to General Dynamics Electric Boat. Take a moment to watch this time-lapse video showing the historic move by barge.
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Latest News

Here is the latest news about the commissioning

July 29, 2024

Commanding Officer Meets with Ship’s Sponsors

CAPT Heath Johnmeyer, Commanding Officer, PCU District of Columbia (SSBN-826) met with the Boat’s Sponsors, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington, DC.

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February 23, 2024

CNO Tours Philly Naval Facilities for SSBN-826 Updates

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti tours Navy’s Compatibility Test Facility to see engineers test, operate, and maintain the first-of-its-kind Colombia-class integrated power system and propulsion plant electric distribution system.

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June 04, 2022

Keel Laying Held for USS District of Columbia

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), the Boat’s Sponsor and delegate to the House of Representative from the ship’s Namesake, attended the Keel Laying ceremony where her initials were welded onto a plate in a time-honored Milestone in the life of a ship.

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Citizens in Support of the Sea Services

The Navy League of the United States, founded in 1902 with the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, is a nonprofit educational and advocacy organization that supports America's Sea Services. The National Capital Council fulfills this mission in Washington, D.C. and serves as the Lead Council, in partnership with Navy League Hampton Roads, for the USS District of Columbia SSBN-826 Commissioning Committee.
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. Historical photos and narratives courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). Images and videos of SSBN-826 courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII’s NNS.