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Welcome to USS Colorado (SSN-788) Commissioning Committee web site. USS Colorado (SSN-788) is the 15th Virginia Class submarine. She was delivered to the Navy on September 21, 2017. Having completed shakedown operations, she was commissioned on March 17, 2018 at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, CT. The Committee's purposes are to promote awareness within the state, provide support for the crew, and to help organize and raise money for the events surrounding commissioning.

USS Illinois (SSN 786) Christening Ceremony

14. October 2015 · Comments Off on USS Illinois (SSN 786) Christening Ceremony · Categories: Other Boats

On Saturday October 10th, USS Illinois (SSN 786) was Christened at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT. The First Lady, Michelle Obama, is the Ship’s Sponsor and broke a bottle of sparkling wine on the sail of ILLINOIS to conclude the event. There were about 3,000 in attendance including several hundred from the state of Illinois on a beautiful New England fall day. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus was the Principal Speaker with additional remarks from Congressional officials from Illinois, Connecticut and Rhode Island as well as the Governor of Illinois, Bruce Rauner.

USS Colorado will be the next boat to be Christened at Electric Boat which is expected sometime in late spring or early summer next year. The hull of COLORADO could be seen in the construction hall behind ILLINOIS.

Here are some pictures from the ceremony.

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Here is a short video of the bottle break.

USS Colorado Presentation at Denver Navy League

30. September 2015 · Comments Off on USS Colorado Presentation at Denver Navy League · Categories: Other Event

On Friday September 25th, the Navy League Denver Council hosted a presentation about USS Colorado (SSN 788). The 75 attendees listened while CDR Ken Franklin called into the meeting from his home in Connecticut. He provided an update about the boat and the crew. He discussed recent construction status and the work of the crew to support shipyard operations and prepare for sea trials next year. He said that the crew had performed superbly in all their efforts to date. After his call, Committee Chair ‘JJ’ Mackin provided a presentation that included pictures from recent Committee events as well as plans for future events.

The Denver Council also presented awards to members of Sea Cadets as well as heard a presentation about their activities over the past year.

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Audio from “An Evening with … Veterans”

24. September 2015 · Comments Off on Audio from “An Evening with … Veterans” · Categories: Committee Event

We have recently posted audio from the July 29 event at History Colorado of the talk of our two WWII veterans. I think you will find them to be fascinating stories:

Listen to Andy’s talk

Listen to Ken’s talk

Listen to Ken’s words to the crew of SSN 788

USS Colorado Wines Now Available

24. September 2015 · Comments Off on USS Colorado Wines Now Available · Categories: Uncategorized

We are proud to announce the production of two USS Colorado labeled wines by Balistreri Vineyards. Balistreri Vineyards is a proud supporter of the U.S.S. Colorado Commissioning Committee. Winemaker John Balistreri has produced 2 special label wines for the Committee. These are wines the have been selected for service at the Chairman’s Reception during Commissioning Week. Please visit our Merchandise page for links on how to order..

Visit with Congressmen Ed Perlmutter

05. August 2015 · Comments Off on Visit with Congressmen Ed Perlmutter · Categories: Uncategorized
Visit with Congressman Perlmutter

Visit with Congressman Perlmutter

Yesterday we had the opportunity to brief Congressman Perlmutter of Colorado’s 7th Congressional District about USS Colorado. We did this in conjunction with Navy League of the United States program to periodically brief Congress on state of naval affairs from NLUS viewpoint. Rick Martin delivered the NLUS presentation and Committee Chair ‘JJ’ Mackin delivered information about USS Colorado. Dan Puleio, former NLUS Denver Council President, was also in attendance.

It was a great visit and we appreciate the Congressman’s time he spent with us.

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