Photos courtesy Kentucky Legislative Research Commission.

FRANKFORT, KY--USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) Chief of the Boat ETCS(SS) William Mast holds a portrait of the ship that the crew presented to the Kentucky House of Representatives, March 5, 2009, during a visit to the Commonwealth. Just to his left is LTJG Jeremy Dawson, also from USS Kentucky.

FRANKFORT, KY--Five sailors from USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (Blue) receive a standing ovation as they are welcomed on the floor of Kentucky's House of Representatives during the Commonwealth's 2009 General Assembly.

FRANKFORT, KY--Commander Alan Holt II, Commanding Officer of USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) presented a portrait of the Commonwealth's namesake ship to the Kentucky House of Representatives, March 5, 2009. Chief of the Boat ETCS(SS) William Mast stands in front of Commander Holt.