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Supporting the Commissioning and the Crew
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Supporting the Commissioning and the Crew
of the USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826)
Rear Admiral (Ret) David Goggins
In this update, I would like to focus on the naming of Submarines: Tradition and Significance. The process of naming submarines is steeped in tradition and carries significant meaning. The naming of a vessel often invokes historical figures, events, or places that hold importance to the nation. This tradition dates back to the Continental Navy’s first ship in 1775 and continues to be a vital part of naval ceremonies today.
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.
Here is the latest news about the commissioning
August 21, 2025
On August 21st, the Washington Nationals honored U.S. Navy Sailors from across the National Capital Region during Navy Day at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. As part of the Navy Day celebration, Senior Chief Jake Pendergrass, Chief Jessica Barnes, Petty Officers Shadiyd Fuller, Bradley Harbottle, Bailey McInnis, and Mikel Treece, some of the Sailors assigned to PCU District of Columbia (SSBN-826), traveled from Groton, CT to DC to join members of the USS District of Columbia Commissioning Committee -- Bethany Klein, Lauren Yancey, and Leo Cruz -- at Nationals Park.
July 23, 2025
Eight USS District of Columbia Commissioning Committee members were offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel -- on our own dime -- to General Dynamics Electric Boat's (GDEB) Quonset Point, RI and Groton, CT sites to tour construction of PCU District of Columbia and meet with Crew Members.
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April 11, 2025
The U.S. Navy’s Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) delivered the final major propulsor component for the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), the future USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), to General Dynamics-Electric Boat (GDEB) on April 8. GDEB accepted the component in Philadelphia and transported it to the shipyard in Groton, CT, where it arrived on April 10.
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