SECNAV Visits USS New Mexico
UNITED STATES - 14 MAY 2010
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus visited Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy's newest Virginia-class submarine, USS New Mexico (SSN 779), during his first submarine embark as secretary May 11.
Mabus experienced the ship's movement during angles and dangles, high speed turns, and standing on the bridge in the ship's sail while the submarine was surfaced.
"This has been such an informative day. I am amazed at the level of skill and the level of expertise of our Sailors," Mabus said. "The ability to fully operate a Virginia-class submarine and all of its complex systems is truly remarkable. Our Sailors continually show that they are the best trained and the best skilled force our nation has seen."
Mabus also took part in a submarine warfare qualification pinning known as the Dolphin Ceremony. It recognizes enlisted and officers' completion of a yearlong qualification process that familiarizes them with virtually all of the submarine's systems. Mabus pinned the newly acquired submarine warfare insignia on Lt.j.g. Vincent Bove and Sonar Technician Seaman Kyle Hassler.
"This has been an extraordinary experience for me. The reason I'm here today is to thank you for you service," Mabus said. "Your expertise is so crucial to the Navy's mission. Because of your vital role, you spend more time away from home and your families. I want you to know that I appreciate you and your families' service and sacrifice."
USS New Mexico is the sixth submarine of the Virginia class. It has improved stealth, sophisticated surveillance capabilities and special warfare enhancements to meet the challenges of the 21st century and the Navy's multimission requirements.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 11, 2010) Sailors observe the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus board the Virginia-class submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779).
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 11, 2010) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks with Lt. j.g. Nathaniel Wiesner, the Officer of the Deck, while spending the day underway aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779).
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NORFOLK (March 25, 2010) The crew of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning (PCU) New Mexico (SSN 779) stand in formation topside during a commissioning ceremony practice at Naval Station Norfolk. USS New Mexico will be commissioned March 27, 2010.
NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2010) The Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) moored pierside during the ship's commissioning ceremony, held aboard Naval Station Norfolk Mar. 27. USS New Mexico is the sixth Virginia-class submarine to be commissioned and will be homeported in Groton, Ct.
NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2010) With USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) in the background, Sailors man the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) after bringing her to life during a commissioning ceremony. USS New Mexico joins five other submarines of her class.
Sailors line the deck Saturday, March 27, 2010, during the commissioning ceremony of the USS New Mexico (SSN 779) at the Naval Station Norfolk.
UNITED STATES - 14 MAY 2010
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus visited Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy's newest Virginia-class submarine, USS New Mexico (SSN 779), during his first submarine embark as secretary May 11.
Mabus experienced the ship's movement during angles and dangles, high speed turns, and standing on the bridge in the ship's sail while the submarine was surfaced.
"This has been such an informative day. I am amazed at the level of skill and the level of expertise of our Sailors," Mabus said. "The ability to fully operate a Virginia-class submarine and all of its complex systems is truly remarkable. Our Sailors continually show that they are the best trained and the best skilled force our nation has seen."
Mabus also took part in a submarine warfare qualification pinning known as the Dolphin Ceremony. It recognizes enlisted and officers' completion of a yearlong qualification process that familiarizes them with virtually all of the submarine's systems. Mabus pinned the newly acquired submarine warfare insignia on Lt.j.g. Vincent Bove and Sonar Technician Seaman Kyle Hassler.
"This has been an extraordinary experience for me. The reason I'm here today is to thank you for you service," Mabus said. "Your expertise is so crucial to the Navy's mission. Because of your vital role, you spend more time away from home and your families. I want you to know that I appreciate you and your families' service and sacrifice."
USS New Mexico is the sixth submarine of the Virginia class. It has improved stealth, sophisticated surveillance capabilities and special warfare enhancements to meet the challenges of the 21st century and the Navy's multimission requirements.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 11, 2010) Sailors observe the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus board the Virginia-class submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779).
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 11, 2010) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks with Lt. j.g. Nathaniel Wiesner, the Officer of the Deck, while spending the day underway aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779).
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NORFOLK (March 25, 2010) The crew of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning (PCU) New Mexico (SSN 779) stand in formation topside during a commissioning ceremony practice at Naval Station Norfolk. USS New Mexico will be commissioned March 27, 2010.
NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2010) The Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) moored pierside during the ship's commissioning ceremony, held aboard Naval Station Norfolk Mar. 27. USS New Mexico is the sixth Virginia-class submarine to be commissioned and will be homeported in Groton, Ct.
NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2010) With USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) in the background, Sailors man the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) after bringing her to life during a commissioning ceremony. USS New Mexico joins five other submarines of her class.
Sailors line the deck Saturday, March 27, 2010, during the commissioning ceremony of the USS New Mexico (SSN 779) at the Naval Station Norfolk.
