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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

Update from the Chairman

In this update, I would like to focus on one of the most meaningful milestones in a ship’s life: the Christening Ceremony. The Christening is the moment when a submarine is formally given her name and identity. It is the point at which a ship transitions from a complex engineering project into a United States warship with a spirit, a legacy, and a purpose. From that day forward, she is no longer just steel, systems, and technology—she becomes a living symbol of our Navy and our nation.
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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 held a first-cut-of-steel ceremony earlier today to mark the start of advance construction for the Columbia-Class Submarine Program.
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Construction Update

Soon-to-be Delivered "Life-of-the-Ship" Reactor Core

Following a tour of the BWXT Core Production Facility in Lynchburg, Virginia, Admiral Bill Houston, Director, Naval Reactors, and Representative John McGuire (VA-05) pose with the soon-to-be-delivered first of its kind reactor power unit for the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, District of Columbia (SSBN-826). The Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines, designed to replace aging Ohio-class boats as the most survivable, stealthy, and advanced leg of the nuclear triad, feature a "life-of-the-ship" reactor core designed to operate for its entire 42-year service life without needing mid-life refueling.
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Latest News

Here is the latest news about the commissioning

April 19, 2026

USS District of Columbia "Sets Sail" for Sea Air Space STEM Expo 2026

The USS District of Columbia Commissioning Committee's six foot working model returned to the "waters" of the Navy League of the United States Sea Air Space 2026 STEM Expo on 19 April.

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March 03, 2026

USS District of Columbia "Patrols" SIBC Supplier Days

The USS District of Columbia Commissioning Committee was proud to support the Submarine Industrial Base Council (SIBC) with our STEM model during their 35th annual Supplier Days. We appreciated the opportunity to connect with the amazing Suppliers that that are building critical parts for the USS District of Columbia.

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January 08, 2026

"Patrolling" Naval Submarine League's 43rd Annual Symposium & Industry Update

The Naval Submarine League invited the USS District of Columbia Commissioning Committee to support their 8 January 2026 43rd Annual Symposium & Industry Update (ASIU) hosted in Carahsoft's Reston facility.

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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.