Michael Jabaley Speaks at Bicentennial Birthday Luncheon in Lincoln’s Birthplace

By The Commodore

Feb

13

CAPT Michael E. Jabaley Jr., USN, Speaks at the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Luncheon in Hodgenville, Ky.

CAPT Michael E. Jabaley Jr., USN, Speaks at the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Luncheon in Hodgenville, Ky.

Hodgenville, KY – Yesterday marked the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth in Hodgenville, and his hometown celebrated with a luncheon in his honor. The guest speaker for the event was Navy Captain Michael E. Jabaley, Jr., former Commanding Officer of USS Louisville (SSN 724) and currently the Program Manager for the VIRGINIA-class Submarine Program. Jabaley spoke on Lincoln’s legacy to the United States Navy.

Lincoln Days Celebration, Inc. sponsored the event for the community as it does annually. Junior past-president Opal Dail said, “Captain Jabaley was the best speaker we ever had. I think everyone was very interested in what he had to say.” Continued…

Kentuckians Visit USS Louisville

By The Commodore

Feb

5

Wayne Hettinger aboar USS Louisville (SSN 724)

Fish out of the water? Wayne Hettinger, producer of one of the largest fireworks shows in the world, Thunder Over Louisville, gets up close and personal with USS Louisville's "fireworks."

Cocoa Beach, FL – Yesterday, several Kentuckians had a chance to visit USS Louisville (SSN 724) for the day. USS Louisville is returning from the shipyard to her homeport in Pearl Harbor, HI. Almost twenty people were able to spend a day underway aboard the boat, out of Port Canaveral, Florida.

The seas were rough, but every one enjoyed the rocky ride, especially once the boat submerged. Highlights included breakfast and lunch with the crew, tours of the boat, and an opportunity to observe USS Virginia (SSN 774) surfacing.

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