Kentucky House of Representatives Honors USS Kentucky

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Reenlistment of MM2(SS) David Brunner

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Thoroughbreds Race Through Kentucky from Russell to Russellville

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MT3(SS) Cameron Kisselbaugh Visits National Corvette Museum

Bowling Green, KY - USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) Gold Crew Missile Technician 3rd Class (SS) Cameron Kisselbaugh visited the National Corvette Museum as part of a namesake visit, January 22, 2010.

Louisville, KY – Four Sailors from USS Kentucky (SSBN 737), the “Thoroughbred of the Fleet,” conducted a namesake visit to the commonwealth January 17-23, 2010. Gold Crew Commanding Officer Ben Pearson III, was joined by Chief Hospital Corpsman (SS) Joseph C. Enderton, Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class (SS) David S. Bruner, and Missile Technician 2nd Class (SS) Cameron R. Kisselbaugh for the trip which included stops from Russell in Greenup County to Russellville in Logan County, Kisselbaugh’s hometown.

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USS Kentucky Sailor Becomes First to Reenlist During Session of House

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MM2(SS) David S. Brunner Reenlists

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 21, 2010) Machinist's Mate second Class David Brunner, an auxiliary man assigned to the fleet ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (Gold), re-enlists on the floor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives by Capt. (Ret.) Mike Cherry with the assistance of House Speaker Gregory Stumbo. Cherry is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. The reenlistment was the first in the history of the Kentucky Legislature. Courtesy LRC Public Information.

Frankfort, KY – Machinist Mate 2nd Class (SS) David S. Brunner became the first person known to have re-enlisted during a session of the Kentucky House of Representatives today. Rep. Mike Cherry (D-Princeton), a retired Navy captain administered the oath, while House Speaker Greg Stumbo (D-Prestonsburg) held the Bible.

Bruner, a native Texan, is currently assigned to USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) Gold Crew, and was in Kentucky as part of a namesake visit.

USS Kentucky Namesake Visit Covered by Ashland’s Daily Independent

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Worthington, KY – The Daily Independent in Ashland covered the USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) Gold Crew namesake visit yesterday. The article can be read on their web site.

USS Louisville Holds Change of Command

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Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii - (January 8, 2010) - Commander John Sager is piped ashore having been relieved as Commanding Officer of Los Angeles-Class Attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) by Commander Lee Sisco during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Friday, Janurary 8. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Josh Thompson / Released)

Courtesy Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet

By MCC Josh Thompson
COMSUBPAC Public Affairs

Release Date: 01/08/2010

(PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii)– A change of command ceremony was held for the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Friday, Jan. 8.

Cmdr. Lee Sisco relieved Cmdr. John Sager as commanding officer of Louisville.
Guest speaker, Capt. Philip McLaughlin, commanding officer USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (Gold), praised Sager and his crew on their accomplishments on board Louisville.

“Louisville has had amazing challenges that she stood up to and executed brilliantly,” said McLaughlin.  “Cmdr. Sager, I want to congratulate you and your crew on a job well done.  You have earned the reputation of ‘Best of the Breed’.” Continued…

Captain Jabaley Shows USS Louisville Boom!

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Welcome Aboard Commander Sisco

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Louisville, KY – The Thoroughbred Sub Club wishes to extend its heartfelt appreciation to Cmdr. John A. Sager who will be relieved today as commanding officer of USS Louisville (SSN 724). Cmdr. Sager has performed outstandingly during his time of command and has been a true friend to the namesake community. We certainly wish him the best in his future endeavors.

At the same time, we welcome aboard Cmdr. Lee P. Sisco as the new CO.

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