November 2024 – Newsletter
Letter from NEW JERSEY Commissioning Committee By Peter Engelman It’s never over till it’s over! I was looking through our operating agreement the other night (prepared long ago by the Central Jersey Council of the Navy League and our founding members – Steve Hutton, Carl Hoye, Dan Dermer, and Bill Aitken). And feeling pretty good […]
Reflections on the USS New Jersey SSN 796 Commissioning
September 15, 2024: As President of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, I’ve had the incredible privilege of being part of a momentous journey over the past couple of years, culminating in yesterday’s commissioning of the USS New Jersey (SSN 796), “Devils of the Deep”. This experience has filled me with a profound sense of humility and […]
September 2024 Newsletter
Letter from NEW JERSEY Commissioning Committee By Captain Joe Lario, USN, Retired, Trustee My name is Captain Joseph T Lario, USN (Ret), and I am a proud member of the USS New Jersey (SSN 796) Commissioning Committee. I was born and raised in New Jersey. I am a retired Navy Captain, Submarine Veteran, member of […]
FIREPOWER FOR FREEDOM – New Jersey Art
The New Jersey Submarine Commissioning Committee engaged renowned maritime artist and Battleship NEW JERSEY veteran James (Jim) A. Flood to create the commissioning portrait, Firepower for Freedom. The portrait features the newest USS New Jersey (SSN 796) steaming on the surface approaching Sandy Hook, New Jersey. In the background she is escorted by the two previously […]
August \’24 Newsletter
Ensuring Readiness: Acoustic and Weapons Testing for Virginia-Class Submarine USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) is currently striving to meet its next milestone, successfully completing a series of acoustic and weapons tests. These tests are essential for validating the submarine\’s stealth capabilities and combat readiness before it joins the naval fleet. Acoustic testing is crucial for […]
July \’24 Newsletter
Welcome to Master Chief Joseph Calhoun, Chief of the Boat Master Chief Calhoun is a native of Lexington, North Carolina and joined the Navy in February of 2001 as a member of the Submarine Electronics Computer Field (SECF). He completed Boot Camp in April of 2001 and immediately reported to Groton, CT for “A” school. […]
June \’24 Newsletter
News from the boat – Delivery! On April 25, 2024 Huntington Ingalls Industries announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding division had delivered Virginia-class fast-attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) to the U.S. Navy. New Jersey is the 11th Virginia-class submarine delivered by NNS, and the 23rd built as part of the teaming agreement with General […]
Habitability Upgrades
Members of the Commissioning Committee traveled to Norfolk last week to discuss habitability upgrades for our beloved USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796). Peter Engelman, Paul Blodgett, and Julianne Dods had productive meetings with Captain Steven Halle, Chief of the Boat, Winfred Cameron, and several crew members. These discussions were crucial in ensuring the submarine is equipped […]
Congratulations to the Newest Submarine Qualified Member of the Crew!
HMC (SS) David Morales, also known as DOC, has earned his dolphins! 🐬 Becoming qualified in submarines represents an intensive personal effort to meet the high standards and special requirements of submarine duty. This achievement highlights his dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence. Well done, DOC! Welcome to the elite group of qualified submariners!
RUSSELL KARSHMER RECOGNIZED AT COUNTY
Highlands Resident Russell Karshmer, a cadet in the jNROTC program at MAST, the Marine Academy of Science and Technology, was honored at last week’s meeting of the Monmouth County Commissioners for his winning design of the commemorative coin for the Commissioning of the nation’s next fast attack submarine – the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796). […]