USS Kentucky Sailor of the Quarter Honored by Rotary Club of Silverdale

May

Silverdale, WA – USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (Gold) sailor of the quarter Petty Officer 1st Class (SS) Jared Keener was recognized by the Rotary Club of Silverdale.

USS Louisville Welcomes Royal Thai Navy

By The Commodore

May

YOKOSUKA, Japan â Royal Thai Navy officers from HTMS Chao Phraya tour the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka.Commanding Officer of USS Louisville, explains submarine operations and maneuvers to the Thai officers. The frigate Chao Phraya and submarine Louisville were both visiting Japan for a routine port call. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Smith)

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Command Leadership School Hosts Highlights in Leadership in Kitsap County

By The Commodore

May

Courtesy news.navy.mil.

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Maebel Tinoko, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Northwest

BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) — Command Leadership School (CLS) Newport, R.I., sponsored a one day seminar titled “Highlights in Leadership” held at the Jackson Park Community Center and at the Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bangor Fleet and Family Support Center May 6. Continued…

USS Kentucky’s Blue Crew Makes a May Visit to the Commonwealth

By The Commodore

May

Mrs. Biehle's 4th Grade Class at Worthington Elementary School

Louisville, KY – Seven sailors from USS Kentucky’s (SSBN 737) Blue Crew visited the boat’s namesake commonwealth for the Kentucky Derby 1-6 May, 2010. Commanding officer Cmdr. Eduardo Fernandez was joined by Lt.j.g. Richard L. Sanford, Lt.j.g. Hunter Barns, Senior Chief Petty Officer (SS) Thomas A. Daly, Senior Chief Petty Officer (SS) Jonathan E. Calloway, Petty Officer 1st Class (SS) Brian P. Harper, and Petty Officer 2nd Class (SS) Ricky R. Garcia for a broad-ranging visit across Kentucky.

During the week, the crew members visited a number of businesses, attended the Kentucky Derby, made presentations to several NJROTC units, met with faculty and administrators at University of Kentucky, enjoyed the local hospitality, and of course made time to visit their adopted school, Worthington Elementary School.

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