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BPS-16 Radar SSN-777 North Carolina 2008-05-03
080503-N-8655E-002 WILMINGTON, N.C. (May 3, 2008) Sailors "man the ship" and officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) to life during her commissioning ceremony. North Carolina is the fourth Virginia-class submarine to be commissioned and the first major U.S. Navy combatant vessel class designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind. North Carolina will be homeported in Groton, Conn., as a member of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. U.S
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COMSUBPAC Changes Command 210429-N-KB401-1080
210429-N-KB401-1080 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 29, 2021) -- Cmdr. Steven Stougard, chaplain, Naval Submarine Service Center, gives the benediction during the change of command ceremony for Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, held on the brow of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777). Rear Adm. Jeffrey Jablon, from Frostburg, Maryland, relieved Rear Adm. Blake Converse, from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, as the 43rd commander, Submarine Force,
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Chelsea Cooley plaque
Miss USA 2005 Chelsea Cooley receives a plaque from EM1(SS) Tirrelle Lee, Senior Sailor of the Year, Pre-Commissioning Unit North Carolina (SSN 777), commemorating her visit on 13 July at Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard. The North Carolina native recieved a tour of the facilities where the submarine is currently under construction, as well as a tour of PCU Texas (SSN 775). Miss USA signed autographs for both Sailors and shipyard workers. North Carolina is the fourth Virginia-Class submari
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Flickr - Official U.S. Navy Imagery - USS North Carolina visits Fleet Activities Sasebo.
SASEBO, Japan (March 19, 2012) The Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) is the first Virginia-class submarine to visit Fleet Activities Sasebo. The Pearl Harbor-based vessel arrived Monday for a port visit to accommodate crew rest and replenishment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling/Released) 120319-N-RO948-007 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil
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PCU North Carolina (SSN 777) Keel Laying
040522-N-6240R-239 Newport News, Va. (May 22, 2004) - Northrop Grumman Newport News President Thomas C. Schievelbein displays the initials of Ship's Sponsor Mrs. Linda Bowman, 2nd from left, during the Keel Laying Ceremony of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777), the U.S. Navy's newest Virginia-class submarine. Accompanying them are Director Navy Nuclear Propulsion, Adm. Frank "Skip" Bowman and North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole. PCU North Carolina is the 4th Virginia-class s
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USCGC Midgett (WMSL-757) sails in formation off the coast of Hawaii during RIMPAC 2024 on 22 July 2024 - 1
U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midget (WMSL 757) sails in formation July 22, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustainin
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USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) sails in formation off the coast of Hawaii during RIMPAC 2024 on 22 July 2024 - 2
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) sails in formation off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining coop
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USS North Carolina (SSN-777) 2008
080908-N-7668G-046 NORFOLK, Va. The Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) at Naval Station Norfolk during a change of command ceremony. Cmdr. Wes Schlauder relieved Capt. Mark Davis, who commissioned the boat May 3, 2008 in Wilmington, N.C.
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USS North Carolina (SSN-777) breaks the commissioning pennant
080503-N-7441H-007 WILMINGTON, N.C. (May 3, 2008) Crew members on board USS North Carolina (SSN 777), break the commissioning pennant aboard the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777). North Carolina is the fourth Virginia-class submarine to be commissioned and the first major U.S. Navy combatant vessel class designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind. North Carolina will be homeported in Groton, Conn., as a member of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet
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USS North Carolina (SSN-777) commissioning
080503-N-8655E-003 WILMINGTON, N.C. (May 3, 2008) Submarine veterans, retired Battleship North Carolina Alumni and some 6,000 attendees witness the commissioning of the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777). North Carolina is the fourth Virginia-class submarine to be commissioned and the first major U.S. Navy combatant vessel class designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind. North Carolina will be homeported in Groton, Conn., as a member of
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USS North Carolina (SSN-777) commissioning 2
080503-N-8655E-002 WILMINGTON, N.C. (May 3, 2008) Sailors "man the ship" and officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) to life during her commissioning ceremony. North Carolina is the fourth Virginia-class submarine to be commissioned and the first major U.S. Navy combatant vessel class designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind. North Carolina will be homeported in Groton, Conn., as a member of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. U.S
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USS North Carolina (SSN-777) construction sail
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USS North Carolina (SSN-777) sails during the at-sea phase of RIMPAC 2024
Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina (SSN-777) sails during the at-sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among
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USS North Carolina (SSN-777) sails off the coast of Hawaii during RIMPAC 2024 on 22 July 2024 - 1
Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) sails in formation, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaini
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USS North Carolina (SSN-777) sails off the coast of Hawaii during RIMPAC 2024 on 22 July 2024 - 2
Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) sails in formation, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaini
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USS North Carolina (SSN-777) sails off the coast of Hawaii during RIMPAC 2024 on 22 July 2024 - 3
Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) sails in formation, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaini
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USS North Carolina DVIDS101131
The Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina pulls into Naval Station Norfolk following a brief deployment. North Carolina was commissioned in Wilmington, N.C., May 3.
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USS North Carolina SSN 777 Patch
USS North Carolina SSN 777 Patch
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USS North Carolina christening
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 21, 2007) — Ship’s sponsor Linda Anne Rich Bowman christens the nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN-777) during the ship’s christening ceremony at the Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard in Newport News, Virginia.
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US Navy 040522-N-2820Z-002 Northrop Grumman President Thomas Shievelbein, left, presents a metal plate with the initials of the sponsor for Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777) Mrs. Linda R. Bowman
Newport News, Va. (May 22, 2004) - Northrop Grumman President Thomas Shievelbein, left, presents a metal plate with the initials of the sponsor for Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777) Mrs. Linda R. Bowman are written in chalk. The initials on the metal plate, are then traced by a welder's torch and permanently affixed to the stern of the boat. The current construction schedule calls for the submarine's launching in late 2005 followed by commissioning in late 2007. U.S. Navy pho
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US Navy 040522-N-2820Z-003 Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777) sponsor Mrs. Linda R. Bowman, watch as Northrop Grumman welder Stanley Britt welds Mrs. Bowman's initials on a metal plate
Newport News, Va. (May 22, 2004) - Deputy Secretary of the Navy Hansford T. Johnson, far right, North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole, Navy Nuclear Reactors Director Adm. Frank "Skip" Bowman, Northrop Grumman President Thomas C. Schievelbein and Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777) sponsor Mrs. Linda R. Bowman, watch as Northrop Grumman welder Stanley Britt welds Mrs. Bowman's initials on a metal plate. The plate will be affixed permanently to the stern of the boat. The current
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US Navy 040522-N-6240R-114 The Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Ceremonial Guard posts the colors during the Keel Laying Ceremony of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777)
Newport News, Va. (May 22, 2004) - The Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Ceremonial Guard posts the colors during the Keel Laying Ceremony of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777), the U.S. Navy's newest Virginia-class submarine. PCU North Carolina is the 4th Virginia-class submarine to begin construction, and is the 6th Navy vessel to be named North Carolina. The Ship's sponsor Mrs. Linda Bowman said, "For the submarine North Carolina, my hope is that she will sail in peace to keep us fr
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US Navy 040522-N-6240R-191 U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole delivers remarks as keynote speaker during the Keel Laying Ceremony for Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777)
040522-N-6240R-191, May 22, 2004 NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia -- U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole was the keynote speaker at the Keel Laying Ceremony of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN-777), the U.S. Navy's newest Virginia-class sumbarine. "The Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine is one of the most sophisticated machines ever built," said the senator representing the state of North Carolina. "I look forward to the day this North Carolina namesake sets out on its course to protect our
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060511-N-7434T-001 (May 11, 2006)The forward section and sail unit of US Navy (USN) Virginia Class Submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) NORTH CAROLINA (SSN 777), under constructio - DPLA - 4b33875512631a3b2196fd1e442b7e72
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chris Oxley, Northrop Grunman Release Status: Released to Public
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