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Cpt. C. Wallace · 08-16-11, 11:04 PM

Navy Takes Early Delivery of PCU California - 8/8/2011
From Naval Sea Systems Command Public Affairs

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- The Navy took delivery of PCU California (SSN 781) from Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS), Aug. 7, more than eight months earlier than the scheduled contract delivery date.

"The quality and professionalism of our Navy/shipbuilding team is evident in California's outstanding performance during its recent sea trials and early delivery," said Program Executive Officer for Submarines, Rear Adm. David Johnson.

California required 65 months to build - five months less than the previous submarine, USS New Mexico (SSN 779), delivered by what was then Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding. California, the eighth Virginia-class submarine, is the first delivered under the HII-NNS banner.

Prior to delivery, California passed a battery of at-sea tests including the Board of Inspection and Survey Trials.

"California's successful run through each successive sea trial, and its early delivery, means the Navy will add another highly-capable, eagerly-anticipated Virginia-class submarine to the fleet to meet operational demands," said Rear Adm.(Select) Michael Jabaley, Virginia-class program manager. "California, along with her sister ships, will provide unmatched capabilities to the fleet while honoring the proud traditions of her namesake state."

The next major event for California will be its commissioning Oct. 29 in Norfolk, Va. California's commissioning is the second-to-last major acquisition milestone for the Virginia-class program in 2011. The christening ceremony for PCU Mississippi (SSN 782) will cap off the year this December, in Groton, Conn.

Virginia-class submarines are designed to dominate the world's littoral and deep waters while conducting anti-submarine; anti-surface ship; strike; special operation forces; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; irregular warfare; and mine warfare missions. The inherent stealth, endurance, firepower, and sensor suite of these submarines enable them to support five of the six Maritime Strategy core capabilities - sea control, power projection, forward presence, maritime security, and deterrence.
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Cpt. C. Wallace · 08-18-11, 03:05 PM

By Lt. Jennifer Cragg, Commander Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs

8/16/2011 3:05:00 PM
GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) undocked from General Dynamics Electric Boat Aug. 12.

Missouri and its crew of 134 officers and enlisted Sailors arrived at Electric Boat Jan. 25. While at Electric Boat, the sub underwent various maintenance work and several system upgrades.

"The undocking is important because it represents not only a key event to our schedule but a key event in shifting our mindset back to being afloat. There is much more work to do between now and delivery," said Missouri Commanding Officer Cmdr. Timothy Rexrode.

Missouri is the seventh ship of the Virginia class. The Virginia-class attack submarine is the fifth U.S. Navy ship named after the "Show-Me" state. The last Missouri hosted the Japanese surrender ceremony that ended World War II.
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Cpt. C. Wallace Nub Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perris, CA Posts: 2 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	In The News Navy Takes Early Delivery of PCU California - 8/8/2011 From Naval Sea Systems Command Public Affairs NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- The Navy took delivery of PCU California (SSN 781) from Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS), Aug. 7, more than eight months earlier than the scheduled contract delivery date. "The quality and professionalism of our Navy/shipbuilding team is evident in California's outstanding performance during its recent sea trials and early delivery," said Program Executive Officer for Submarines, Rear Adm. David Johnson. California required 65 months to build - five months less than the previous submarine, USS New Mexico (SSN 779), delivered by what was then Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding. California, the eighth Virginia-class submarine, is the first delivered under the HII-NNS banner. Prior to delivery, California passed a battery of at-sea tests including the Board of Inspection and Survey Trials. "California's successful run through each successive sea trial, and its early delivery, means the Navy will add another highly-capable, eagerly-anticipated Virginia-class submarine to the fleet to meet operational demands," said Rear Adm.(Select) Michael Jabaley, Virginia-class program manager. "California, along with her sister ships, will provide unmatched capabilities to the fleet while honoring the proud traditions of her namesake state." The next major event for California will be its commissioning Oct. 29 in Norfolk, Va. California's commissioning is the second-to-last major acquisition milestone for the Virginia-class program in 2011. The christening ceremony for PCU Mississippi (SSN 782) will cap off the year this December, in Groton, Conn. Virginia-class submarines are designed to dominate the world's littoral and deep waters while conducting anti-submarine; anti-surface ship; strike; special operation forces; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; irregular warfare; and mine warfare missions. The inherent stealth, endurance, firepower, and sensor suite of these submarines enable them to support five of the six Maritime Strategy core capabilities - sea control, power projection, forward presence, maritime security, and deterrence. http://www.sublant.navy.mil/ Last edited by Cpt. C. Wallace; 08-16-11 at 11:14 PM.

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Cpt. C. Wallace Nub Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perris, CA Posts: 2 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri By Lt. Jennifer Cragg, Commander Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs 8/16/2011 3:05:00 PM GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) undocked from General Dynamics Electric Boat Aug. 12. Missouri and its crew of 134 officers and enlisted Sailors arrived at Electric Boat Jan. 25. While at Electric Boat, the sub underwent various maintenance work and several system upgrades. "The undocking is important because it represents not only a key event to our schedule but a key event in shifting our mindset back to being afloat. There is much more work to do between now and delivery," said Missouri Commanding Officer Cmdr. Timothy Rexrode. Missouri is the seventh ship of the Virginia class. The Virginia-class attack submarine is the fifth U.S. Navy ship named after the "Show-Me" state. The last Missouri hosted the Japanese surrender ceremony that ended World War II. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=62190