HII Authenticates Keel of Virginia-Class Attack Submarine Oklahoma (SSN 802)
2023年8月3日 - 4:15AM
HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division
authenticated the keel today for Virginia-class attack submarine
Oklahoma (SSN 802).
“We enjoy participating in Navy traditions like this one because
they remind us of the important role we play in our nation’s
defense,” NNS President Jennifer Boykin said. “The nuclear
submarines we build help ensure our peace and freedoms, and we take
great pride in being a nuclear shipyard.”
The ship’s sponsor is Mary “Molly” Slavonic, an Oklahoma native.
Slavonic has long supported both the state of Oklahoma and the
Navy. She worked alongside her husband, former acting Under
Secretary of the Navy Greg Slavonic, in building the USS Oklahoma
(BB 37) Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to honor the 429 sailors
and Marines who died aboard the battleship during the Dec. 7, 1941
attack on Pearl Harbor.
During Wednesday’s authentication, NNS welder
Alex VanCampen etched Slavonic’s initials onto a metal plate,
signifying the keel of SSN 802 as being “truly and fairly laid.”
The metal plate will remain affixed to the submarine throughout its
life.
Photos accompanying this release are available at:
https://hii.com/news/hii-authenticates-keel-virginia-class-attack-submarine-oklahoma-ssn-802.
“I am deeply honored to be the sponsor for Oklahoma, named in
honor of my beloved home state,” Slavonic said. “This milestone
marks the beginning of what will be a lifelong bond between my
family and Oklahoma, including the incredible shipbuilders
constructing her and the brave sailors who will serve aboard this
mighty submarine.”
Oklahoma is the 29th Virginia-class fast attack submarine, the
first of Block V and the 14th to be delivered by NNS.
“This time-honored tradition celebrates the hard work of
thousands of shipbuilders from HII who have been working on
Oklahoma, the first Block V Virginia-class submarine,” said Cmdr.
Aaron Stutzman, commanding officer of the pre-commissioning unit.
“This important step brings to life Congress’ charge in our
constitution to maintain a Navy. I am very grateful for the
opportunity to be Oklahoma’s first commanding officer, training our
sailors to work alongside the shipyard community building Oklahoma
and to be ready to take the world’s most technologically-advanced
submarine to sea.”
NNS is one of only two shipyards capable of designing and
building nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy. The advanced
capabilities of Virginia-class submarines increase firepower,
maneuverability and stealth.
About HII
HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is
to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions
in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers
to protect peace and freedom around the world.
As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more
than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII
delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned
systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in
Virginia, HII’s workforce is 43,000 strong. For more information,
visit:
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Contact: Todd CorilloTodd.T.Corillo@hii-co.com(757) 688-3220
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/238c3b91-3e6b-4f4f-8622-e05a62ce979e
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