The USS UTAH Commissioning Committee is tasked with raising public and private funds to cover the costs of Commissioning week.

Sep 4, 2021 · General Dynamics Electric Boat marked the keel laying of SSN 801 Utah, the 28th ship of the Virginia class. Utah will be the second U.S. Navy vessel named after the “Beehive State,” the first being a Florida-class battleship (BB-31) commissioned in 1911.

The USS UTAH Commissioning Committee is tasked with raising public and private funds to cover the costs of Commissioning week. This covers the expenses that are incurred to cover expenses customary of the commissioning of a US Navy warship. The funds raised ensure various commissioning events, community outreach and host functions are in place to celebrate the commissioning of our state’s ...

One Limited Edition USS UTAH SSN-801 Commemorative Coin Set (Keel Laying, Christening, Commissioning) Listing on the Commissioning Committee Commemorative Program and at all Commissioning Committee events.

Dec 6, 2024 · SSN Primary Missions To seek and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships Project power ashore with Tomahawk cruise missiles and Special Operations forces, Carry out Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions Support carrier battle group operations; and engage in naval mine warfare. Virginia class submarines are named after states. Formerly, battleships of the US Navy were named ...

Sep 1, 2021 · Construction Timeline Keel Laying: September 1, 2021 Small ceremony – the start of construction of a ship. Ship’s Sponsor is Kate Mabus, daughter of Former Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus Although no true ‘keel’ on an SSN, the sponsor initials a steel plate and mounted permanently in the ship.

May 7, 2020 · Block IV submarines (SSNs 792-801) incorporate design changes focused on reduced total ownership cost (RTOC). By making these smaller-scale design changes to increase the component-level lifecycle of the submarine, the Navy will increase the periodicity between depot maintenance availabilities and increase the number of deployments.

Feb 6, 2024 · Our Mission Inform the people of Utah about the USS Utah and its role in protecting our nation. Support the commissioning of the USS Utah as a key component of the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet. Provide appropriate financial support for educational, ceremonial, operational and Quality of Life enhancements of USS Utah not provided by the Navy Promote and facilitate lasting relationships between ...

83RD Anniversary Pearl Harbor Day Planning Update The USS Utah Memorial Sunset Ceremony held every year on December 6th honors the loss of the USS Utah (AG-16) and 58 of her crew. Struck by two torpedoes, the ship capsized and sank within 12 minutes. As many as 49 of her crewmembers remain aboard the Utah to this day. This year In addition to the sunset ceremony, Gil Meyer USS Utah Survivor ...