Frankfort, Ky – Senior Chief Machinist Mate (SS) Jeremy Shaw will re-enlist in the United States Navy at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Commonwealth of Kentucky Secretary of State Elaine Walker will host the re-enlistment ceremony in the Capitol Building Rotunda, and the Adjutant General of Kentucky Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini will administer the oath of enlistment. The event is open to the public.

Senior Chief Shaw is the auxiliary leading chief petty officer aboard USS Kentucky’s (SSBN 737) Blue Crew. He will be accompanied by Weapons Officer Lt. Cory Hudson and Lt.J.g. Erik Chamberlain. They are part of a contingent of six sailors from USS Kentucky, currently conducting a namesake visit across Kentucky.

Immediately following the re-enlistment, the sailors will be available for photos, interviews, and questions from the public.

USS Kentucky, known as the “Thoroughbred of the Fleet,” is homeported in Bangor, Wa. An Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, she has two crews, Blue and Gold. Armed with up to twenty-four Trident II missiles, she plays a critical role in the United States’ strategic deterrence efforts.

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Media Availability

Who:

Senior Chief Machinist Mate (SS) Jeremy Shaw, auxiliary division leading chief petty officer, Lt. Cory Hudson, weapons officer, and Lt.j.g. Erik Chamberlain from USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) Blue Crew.

What:

The Adjutant General of Kentucky Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini will re-enlist Senior Chief Shaw in the Navy at a ceremony hosted by Kentucky Secretary of State Elaine Walker.

When:

3:00 PM, Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Where:

Capitol Building Rotunda

Media Availability

The press is invited to attend and cover the re-enlistment ceremony. Immediately following theceremony, USS Kentucky sailors will be available for photos and interviews.

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