USS Kentucky Sailor to Re-enlist at State Capitol

By The Commodore

Apr

19

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. Continued…

Thoroughbreds and Sluggers Surface at Thunder

By The Commodore

Apr

13

LOUISVILLE, KY – Crew members from USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) and USS Louisville (SSN 724) will be conducting separate namesake visits to the Louisville-area during mid-April. In what officials describe as a rare occurrence, the sailors from both submarines will make several joint appearances at Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 16.

“I’ve been coordinating namesake visits for both boats since 1995,” said Philip Setters from the Thoroughbred Sub Club. “This is the first time I have been aware of two boats conducting simultaneous visits in our area, and I haven’t found anyone that can recall it happening anywhere else, either. I am glad it is happening at Thunder Over Louisville, which has previously included participation from both submarines.” Continued…

USS Kentucky Receives Omaha Trophy

By The Commodore

Oct

6

Strategic Command Consultation Committee Member, Mr. Joe Moglia congratulates Sailors assigned to the blue and gold crews of USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) for their achievement of excellence before presenting the prestigious Omaha Trophy to the boat during a ceremony on Delta Pier at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash., Sept. 29. The Omaha Trophy, sponsored by U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) and the U.S. Strategic Command Consultation Committee, is given annually to the best ballistic missile submarine as well as units with intercontinental ballistic missiles, strategic aircraft and strategic space and information operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gretchen Albrecht.

Strategic Command Consultation Committee Member, Mr. Joe Moglia congratulates Sailors assigned to the blue and gold crews of USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) for their achievement of excellence before presenting the prestigious Omaha Trophy to the boat during a ceremony on Delta Pier at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash., Sept. 29. The Omaha Trophy, sponsored by U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) and the U.S. Strategic Command Consultation Committee, is given annually to the best ballistic missile submarine as well as units with intercontinental ballistic missiles, strategic aircraft and strategic space and information operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gretchen Albrecht.

Courtesy Navy NewsStand

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gretchen Albrecht, Commander, Submarine Group 9 Public Affairs

The blue and gold crews of USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) were presented the prestigious Omaha Trophy during a ceremony on Delta Pier at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash., Sept. 29.

The Omaha Trophy, sponsored by U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) and the U.S. Strategic Command Consultation Committee, is given annually to the best ballistic missile submarine as well as units with intercontinental ballistic missiles, strategic aircraft and strategic space and information operations. Continued…

USS Kentucky Featured on Modern Marvels

By The Commodore

Jul

27

Louisville, Ky – USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) was featured during a segment of the History Channel’s “Modern Marvel’s.” The episode entitled “Mega Meals” originally aired 25 March 2010.

USS Nevada Celebrates a Crew Split, Assumption of Command Ceremony

By The Commodore

Jul

18

Courtesy Navy NewsStand. (note: Cmdr. Schrader was a USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (Blue) XO)

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gretchen M. Albrecht, Commander Submarine Group 9 Public Affairs

BANGOR, Wash. (NNS) — Family, friends, special guests and the officers and Sailors of USS Nevada (SSBN 733) witnessed a crew split and assumption of command ceremony at Marginal Pier at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash., July 12.

Cmdr. Peter Hudson assumed command of Nevada (Gold) and Cmdr. Edward Schrader assumed command of Nevada (Blue). Continued…

Service Members Participate in Local School Awards Ceremony

By The Commodore

Jun

22

Courtesy Navy NewsStand.

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

POULSBO, Wash. (NNS) — Sailors assigned to USS Kentucky (Blue) (SSBN 737) attended a Personal Excellence through Cooperative Education (PECE) awards ceremony held at Vinland Elementary School in Poulsbo, Wash., June 18.

Command Master Chief (SS) Bill Mast, chief of the boat and Chief Machinist’s Mate (SS) Jeremy Shaw, leading chief petty officer of Auxillary Division, were special guests at the ceremony and gave two top students a ‘Sailing into the Future’ award. Continued…

Command Leadership School Hosts Highlights in Leadership in Kitsap County

By The Commodore

May

10

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

6

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

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.

USS Kentucky Visits Worthington Elementary School

By The Commodore

May

6

USS Kentucky Throws Out First Pitch at Applebee’s Park

By The Commodore

May

5

USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (Blue) to Visit Namesake for Derby

By The Commodore

Apr

30

WHAT: From Saturday, May 1, through Wednesday, May 5, seven members of the Trident submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (Blue) will be visiting their “namesake” commonwealth to strengthen ties with the community. During their stay, they will be available for interviews and speaking engagements upon request and scheduling. Continued…

USS Kentucky Spends Armed Forces Day with Louisville Armed Forces Committee

By The Commodore

May

17

Trophy Presentation

Louisville, Ky - Sailors from USS Kentucky participated in the trophy presentation to the winner of the Armed Forces Day Race, May 16, 2009.

Louisville, KY – Louisville Armed Forces Committee hosts the oldest Armed Forces Day dinner in the nation on the Friday before. It has become tradition to sponsor a Day at the Races on Saturday. This year sailors from USS Kentucky’s (SSBN 737) Blue Crew found themselves en route to King’s Bay, Georgia for training over the same weekend. Cmdr. Eduardo “Ed” Fernandez, commanding officer, assistant weapons officer Lt.j.g. Derek Wood, Petty Officer 2nd Class (SS) William E. Davis, and Petty Officer 3rd Class (SS) Joel N. Sorto were able to make a one-day stop in Louisville on their way to Georgia.

USS Kentucky Surfaces at Churchill Downs

By The Commodore

May

14

Louisville, KY - In May, it is usually the Kentucky Derby that draws attention to Churchill Downs, but a lesser known tradition is the Louisville Armed Forces Committee’s “Day at the Races” for Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday. This year, four special guests will be joining local service members and veterans on May 16. The Thoroughbred Sub Club will be hosting sailors from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (Blue). Continued…

USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (Blue Crew) Says Farewell to Outgoing CO

By The Commodore

Mar

27

From news.navy.mil.

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gretchen M. Albrecht, Commander, Submarine Group 9

BANGOR, Wash. (NNS) — USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (Blue Crew) held a change of command ceremony at the Squadron Headquarters Building Pavilion on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor March 20.

Cmdr. Alan Holt II, commanding officer of Kentucky (Blue Crew), turned over his boat and crew to Cmdr. Eduardo Fernandez, a 1990 graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Welcome Aboard CDR Fernandez

By The Commodore

Mar

20

Bangor, WA – During a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor this morning, Cmdr. Eduardo Fernandez formally relieved Cmdr. Alan Holt, II as commanding officer of USS Kentucky’s (SSBN 737) Blue Crew. The Thoroughbred Sub Club would like to take this opportunity to thank Cmdr. Holt for his service while in command and to send him our best wishes for his continued success. At the same time, we would like to welcome Cmdr. Fernandez to the Kentucky family.

Continued…

Elizabethtown’s News-Enterprise Covers USS Kentucky Visit

By The Commodore

Mar

14

The News-Enterprise, a regional paper covering Elizabethtown and Hardin County, Kentucky covered the recent USS Kentucky visit.

Blue Crew Makes Whirlwind Trip to the Bluegrass

By The Commodore

Mar

9

ETCS(SS) William Mast at Marker's Mark

Loretto, Kentucky, March 7, 2009 - Emblematic of a namesake visit, USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) Blue Crew chief of the boat Senior Chief Petty Officer William Mast has just enough time to dip his finger in one of Kentucky's traditional products.

Louisville, KY – Five sailors from USS Kentucky’s (SSBN 737) Blue Crew made a quick visit to the namesake state March 5-8. During their visit, they visited a regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly, attended a high school basketball tournament, met with local businesses, veterans, and fellow service members. Visiting were commanding officer Commander Alan Holt, II, chief of the boat Senior Chief Petty Officer (SS) William Mast, junior officer Lieutenant Junior Grade Jeremy Dawson, sailor of the year Petty Officer 1st Class (SS) Matthew Hendl, and junior sailor of the year Petty Officer 2nd Class (SS) Christopher Hintzman.

USS Kentucky Visits Namesake Senate

By The Commodore

Mar

6

Photos courtesy Kentucky Legislative Research Commission.

Sen. Williams and Navy Soldiers (03-05-09)

Frankfort, KY - Sailors from USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (Blue) pose with Senate President David L. Williams (R-Burkesville) during a session of the Senate.

USS Kentucky Visit to the House of Representatives

By The Commodore

Mar

6

Photos courtesy Kentucky Legislative Research Commission.

USS Kentucky Shares with its Namesake

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.

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