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  • Crew Members Visit ColoradoMay 14, 2019
    On Saturday May 4th, Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Anthony Matus, LTJG Timothy Bell, Machinist’s Mate First Class (MMN1(SS)) Chris Guitierrez and Fireman (FN(SS)) Albert Rodriquez arrived in Denver for a four day visit to our state. LTJG Matus, the Assistant Operations Officer, had actually been on a previous crew visit in October of 2017. LTJG… Read more: Crew Members Visit Colorado
  • Colorado Submarine Association Hosts Crew VisitApril 29, 2019
    This Saturday May 4, three crew members from USS Colorado will arrive in Colorado for a four day visit to our state. Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Timothy Bell, Machinist Mate Nuclear Second Class (MMN2) Chris Gutierrez and Fireman (FN) Albert Rodriguez will have a busy schedule during this visit. On Sunday they will attend Cinco… Read more: Colorado Submarine Association Hosts Crew Visit
  • Commanding Officer Visits StateAugust 6, 2018
    Model of Submarine Presented to Governor Commander Reed Koepp, Commanding Officer of USS Colorado (SSN 788), and his wife Aimee, visited Colorado from July 17th through the 20th. The main purpose of their visit was to participate in the presentation of a model of USS Colorado on Wednesday. Arriving about noon on Tuesday, their first… Read more: Commanding Officer Visits State
  • Committee Hosts Another Crew VisitJune 24, 2018
    During the period of May 15th through the 19th, the Commissioning Committee hosted four crew members to our state. MMNC(SS) Brian Love, MMN2(SS) Todd Ault, STS2(SS) Alexander Gilbert and EMN3(SS) Robert Cooper arrived on Monday the 14th and were met by several Committee members. Gene Kellar drove the group to Glenwood Springs stopping for Mongolian… Read more: Committee Hosts Another Crew Visit
  • COLORADO Crew Members Visit StateOctober 27, 2017
    PCU Colorado crew members recently completed another visit to Colorado. Visiting the state this time were LTJG Anthony Matus, MMA2 Tristan Newton, ITS2 Nicholas Sylvia, and ETN2 John Warren. They arrived on Monday October 9th and on Tuesday morning they visited Doherty High School in Colorado Springs where they presented a flag flown over the… Read more: COLORADO Crew Members Visit State
  • USS Colorado Crew Members Complete Visit to StateFebruary 14, 2017
    Our Committee hosted another crew visit to our state during the last week of January. Executive Officer LCDR Stephen Col, Chief of the Boat ETCM Freddie RIchter, ETN1 Kyle Rowe and MMN2 Tyler Magers spent three days visiting schools, companies and the State Capitol. On Wednesday January 25th the crew members visited Golden High School… Read more: USS Colorado Crew Members Complete Visit to State
  • PCU Colorado Culinary Specialists learn Colorado cuisine from the State’s Top ChefsOctober 5, 2016
    The latest visit of crew members from the PCU (pre-commissioning unit) Colorado was structured to take a different direction. On this trip two junior Culinary Specialists, CSSN’s Oyedolapo Oworu and Thomas Carswell, traveled the state working under the guidance of Chefs employed at the top 5 star resorts to learn Colorado cuisine. This was designed… Read more: PCU Colorado Culinary Specialists learn Colorado cuisine from the State’s Top Chefs
  • Committee Hosts Gala and AuctionSeptember 25, 2016
    USS Colorado Committee held their fund-raising Gala and Auction on September 17th at Charles Schwab’s Event Center at their new campus in Lone Tree. About 180 persons attended the event including the three visiting crew members. The event opened with a cocktail hour at the hosted bar. The weather cooperated with a beautiful September day,… Read more: Committee Hosts Gala and Auction
  • Another Great Crew Visit to ColoradoSeptember 23, 2016
    USS Colorado crew members Executive Officer Stephen Col, STS1(SS) Michael McKenna, and MMA2(SS) Eric Robinson paid a visit to Colorado in conjunction with the Committee’s Gala and Auction on September 17th. The three crew members arrived on Wednesday the 14th. That evening they visited the monthly meeting of Rocky Mountain Base of the Unites States… Read more: Another Great Crew Visit to Colorado
  • Crewmembers of USS Colorado (SSN 788) visit the StateJune 25, 2016
    The latest “Namesake” visit to our State by crew members of the USS Colorado occurred Saturday May 28 through Friday June 3. Originally scheduled to run in the Bolder BOULDER 10K Memorial Day race, their itinerary was greatly expanded due to the enthusiastic outreach of many well-connected citizens. In remembrance of the Memorial Day weekend,… Read more: Crewmembers of USS Colorado (SSN 788) visit the State
  • USS Colorado Crewmembers hoist State Flag from Roof of CapitolJune 8, 2016
    Sunday May 29, 2016: Visiting crew members from the USS Colorado (SSN 788) were honored with the State Adjutant General’s request to have them hoist a Colorado flag from the roof of the State’s Capitol on the occasion of the Memorial Day weekend. This flag was subsequently given to them with the promise that it… Read more: USS Colorado Crewmembers hoist State Flag from Roof of Capitol
  • Four Crewmembers to visit ColoradoMay 27, 2016
    Four Crewmembers of USS Colorado (SSN 788) will visit the state Saturday 28 May through Thursday 2 June to participate in various presentations and athletic events. We are fortunate to have TWO Coloradans among them: Lt. (junior grade) Mike Nielson from Arvada and Yeoman Chief Petty Officer Joshua Erikson from Fort Collins. Events will include:… Read more: Four Crewmembers to visit Colorado
  • Crew Members Visit ColoradoApril 18, 2016
    Executive Officer LCDR Stephen Col along with ETR1 (SS) Kurt O’Donnell, MA2 (SS) Jason Lawrence and EMN2(SS) Luke O’Day from PCU Colorado visited Colorado from April 6 through the 8th. During their visit they visited several schools, met with the Governor’s Chief of Staff, visited the Olympic Training Center and attended a reception in their… Read more: Crew Members Visit Colorado
  • Crew Activities Get Snowed OutJanuary 11, 2016
    On Tuesday, the last day of their visit, snow came to Denver and forced cancellation of the day’s events. The sailors were scheduled to visit two schools, Century Middle School in Thornton and Campus Middle School in Greenwood Village. Schools throughout Denver were closed due to the snow. In the evening a reception had been… Read more: Crew Activities Get Snowed Out
  • Left Hand Brewing Hosts USS Colorado SailorsJanuary 11, 2016
    On Monday December 14, Left Hand Brewing Company in Longmont hosted the four visiting crew members to a VIP tour of their brewery after the school visits.  The sailors tasted some of the Left Hand beers, and then were hosted to dinner at a local restaurant. The brewery delivered the sailors back to their hotel… Read more: Left Hand Brewing Hosts USS Colorado Sailors
  • Crew Members Visit Local SchoolsJanuary 11, 2016
    On Monday afternoon the crew members visited two local schools. Master Chief Brett Jackson and YN2 James Brown visited Ricardo Flores Magon Academy in Denver. MM1 Ryan Zabka  They spoke to 383 students,  Kindergarten through 8th grade. The students loved the idea of a Colorado boat, and they asked numerous, interesting questions. The COB showed… Read more: Crew Members Visit Local Schools
  • SN Brayden Kane Awarded Dolphins at CapitolDecember 21, 2015
    STSSN (Sonar Technician Submarines Seaman) Brayden Kane of Brighton, Colorado was awarded his submarine dolphins in ceremonies in the Rotunda of the State Capitol on Monday December 14th. Dolphins are the Submarine Warfare Insignia and are awarded when a sailor meets rigorous requirements to learn all the systems throughout the submarine and pass a qualification… Read more: SN Brayden Kane Awarded Dolphins at Capitol
  • USS Colorado Sailors Interviewed at Channel 9December 21, 2015
    On Monday December 15th the four USS Colorado submariners were interviewed on air by Channel 9’s Cheryl Preheim. They discussed construction of the Submarine and preparations to go to sea. See the interview here; Channel 9 Interview Some pictures at the studio: [Not a valid template]
  • USS Colorado Crew honored by BroncosDecember 17, 2015
    At the Broncos-Raiders game on December 13th, four crew members from PCU Colorado were honored as “Broncos Country Heroes” during the first quarter of the game. Chief of the Boat Master Chief Brett Jackson, MM1 Ryan Zabka, YN2 James Brown and MM2 Derrick Altenburger were introduced to the 70,000+ plus fans after viewing a short… Read more: USS Colorado Crew honored by Broncos
  • USS Colorado Crewmembers to visit DenverNovember 22, 2015
    Five sailors from USS Colorado will visit the state on December 13th through the 15th. Four will be here to be honored as “Bronco Country Heroes” during halftime of the Broncos-Raiders game on the 13th. Participating in this event will be Chief of the Boat, ETCM Brett Jackson along with MM1 Ryan Zabka, YN2 James… Read more: USS Colorado Crewmembers to visit Denver
  • USS Colorado Crewmembers Complete Visit to ColoradoMay 1, 2015
    CDR Ken Franklin, Commanding Officer Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Colorado (SSN 788), and four of his crew, ET1 Joseph Gaines, MM1 Andrew Stuhr, EM2 Kyle Peterson, and YN2 Joshua Craven have completed a 2 ½ day visit to Colorado. Arriving on April 28 from Groton, CT., they visited the Rocky Mountain Navy organization and talked about… Read more: USS Colorado Crewmembers Complete Visit to Colorado
  • Captain and Crew to Visit ColoradoApril 23, 2015
    CDR Ken Franklin, Commanding Officer PCU Colorado, and 4 members of the crew will visit Colorado next week for a series of events. On Wednesday evening there will be a reception at the Governor’s Residence where the winner of the Ship’s Crest Design Contest will be announced. Earlier that day there will be a luncheon… Read more: Captain and Crew to Visit Colorado

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