Congratulations To Several Officers
Congratulations go out to several USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) officers for their continued success and promotion. LCDR Andrew Hutchison has been selected for Submarine Commanding Officer. LCDR Andrea Howard and LT Scott Morris have been selected for Submarine Executive Officer. LT Matthew Dods and LT Miriam Ewall-Wice have been selected for Submarine Department Head. […]
Coffee For Sale
Wake up every morning with a great cup of coffee while knowing that you are supporting our sailors!! We are proud to announce that the New Jersey Commissioning Committee has formed a partnership with Bridging the Gap, a non-profit organization located in Manasquan, NJ. Bridging the Gap is a veteran run organization whose mission is […]
Congratulations to the crew of USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) for a great week!
Congratulations to the crew of USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) for a great week! They completed a major inspection, and the Navy took delivery of the boat! 141 days left until commissioning! HII Delivers Attack Boat New Jersey to Navy – USNI News
Dine On Us
The commissioning of a navy vessel is one of the most sacred events in a ship\’s history. It officially marks the entry of the ship into the fleet, making it a commissioned and active warship. The order \”Man the ship and bring her to life\” signifies this entry. The week surrounding the commissioning is also very special […]
Another Major Milestone
PCU NEW JERSEY (SSN-796) completed another major milestone towards delivery! They recently passed the Navy’s acceptance testing which is the final stages of becoming an operational unit to the fleet. “The crew’s performance was exceptional as they demonstrated a full range of operational capability, said Captain Steven Halle. “Their tenacity and grit ensured the inspection board […]
First Stage of Sea Trials Complete!
The USS NEW JERSEY has successfully completed the first phase of Sea Trials as she prepares to join the fleet later this year. Congratulations to the command triad and crew of SSN 796! Bravo Zulu! The USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) departs the shipyard at the start of her first voyage to commence Alpha Trials. […]
BB-16 Coins Available For Purchase
Join us in celebrating SSN 796\’s legacy with a BB-16 command coin. Take part in honoring the first US warship to be named New Jersey, and join forces with the legendary Battleship New Jersey BB-62. Let\’s salute and celebrate together all three Jersey girls! A must-have for any military history enthusiast. Link to Battleship New […]
Roll Out
At the end of January or early February March or early April, NJ will be moved from its initial assembly building to a floating drydock. Multiple hydraulic sleds will lift the 7,900 ton vessel and slowly move it a quarter of a mile to the water. She will stay within the floating drydock to finish the last […]
Committee Presents to Rotary Club of Morris Plains
This morning committee members Paul Blodgett and Stephen Hutton had the opportunity and privilege to make a presentation to the Rotary Club of Morris Plains describing our mission and informing about the future addition to the submarine fleet: the USS New Jersey (SSN 796). The presentation was well received and some excellent questions were asked. […]