USSVI Creed

USSVI Creed: "To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation towards greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution."

24 May 2020

19 May 2020

Boomers on Patrol for 50+ Years Complete 4,000 Patrols

An interesting article published September 2014 by Admiral Cecil D. Haney, STRATCOM.

The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) returns to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay after three months at sea, March 20, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Kimber/Released)
The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) returns to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay after three months at sea, March 20, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Kimber/Released)

https://navylive.dodlive.mil/2014/09/19/boomers-on-patrol-for-50-years-complete-4000-patrols/

15 May 2020

Russian Submarine Video's

Found a couple Russian Submarine videos. Unfortunately, they're all in Russian, can't figure out how to translate, but you can get the jist on some of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kod9taK1us&feature=emb_rel_pause

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32538/video-shows-thrusters-sauna-other-features-of-russias-newest-ballistic-missile-submarine

Ivan's newest Boomer puts to sea.

MOSCOW, May 13. /TASS/. The Project 955A (Borei-A) lead nuclear-powered missile-carrying strategic submarine Knyaz Vladimir has taken to the sea for final trials before it enters service with the Navy, the Northern Fleet’s press office reported on Wednesday.


Knyaz Vladimir submarine Sergei Bobylev/TASS

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/33446/russias-new-super-quiet-ballistic-missile-sub-in-final-sea-trials-after-years-of-delays

tass.com/defense/1155965