Remarks by The Honorable Jo Ann Davis (R-V A) American Shipbuilding Association Forum 25 February 2003. Introduction by Mr. Schievelbein: Now it’s my pleasure to…
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Remarks by Mr. Tom Schievelbein President, Northrop Grumman Newport News Sea Power Forum 25 February 2003
Good afternoon. I’m Tom Schievelbein, President of Northrop Grumman Newport News. It’s my pleasure to welcome you to this congressionally sponsored forum on American Sea…
THE EARLY DAYS
Our fourth nuclear submarine, USS SWORDFISH (SSN 579), was built at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (now Maine). I was in the fourth…
REMEMBERING DOC
Almost all submariners fondly remember Doc. They came in all shapes and sizes, ranging in seniority from HM2 to HM Master Chief. They constantly dispensed…
THE BRAVEST MAN
The Story of Richard O’Kane & U.S. Submariners in the Pacific War This review started with a query from the Public Affairs Officer of USS…
A SHIP AND A SHIP’S COOK 1941-2002
Scene 1-1941 USS DRUM (SS 228) was launched at Portsmouth, New Hampshire on 12 May 1941 with Mrs. Thomas Holcomb, the wife of the Marine…
THE EIGHTH WAR PATROL OF USS BALAO (SS 285)
Compiled from Original Diaries and War Patrol Reports USS BALAO, (SS 285) departed on patrol from Guam on 27 February in company with USS TENCH…
BALAO SAIL DEDICATION
On 27 September 2002 Rear Admiral John D. Butler was the featured speaker at the re-dedication of the newly-restored submarine memorial at the Washington Navy…
THE LOW FREQUENCY ACTIVE SONAR: A NEW LOOK
Nader Elhefnawy holds a BA in International Relations from Florida International University and is presently a doctoral student in Literature at the University of Miami.…
UNIVERSAL MODULAR MAST (UMM)
Submarine Sensor Systems Program Office (PMS43S) Fields New Sensor Lifting Mechanism The Submarine Sensor Systems Program Office (PMS435) announces the fielding of the first major…
