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 to attend North Bullitt matchup with LaRue

By The Commodore

Oct

6

Shepherdsville, Ky – While much of the equine world’s attention will be focused on the World Equestrian Games in Lexington this weekend, spectators at Friday night’s football game between the North Bullitt Eagles and LaRue County Hawks will have a chance to see a horse of a different sort. Three Sailors from USS Kentucky (SSBN 737), the “Thoroughbred of the Fleet,” will be participating in the coin toss just prior to the game. Continued…

USS Kentucky’s 2003 Visit to Worthington Elementary

By The Commodore

Sep

12

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 (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 Louisville Featured on SUBPAC Web Site

By The Commodore

Feb

11

USS Louisville’s recent namesake visit is currently featured on the front of Commander Submarine Pacific Fleet’s web site.

USS Louisville (SSN 724) Recognized by Kentucky House of Representatives

By The Commodore

Feb

10

USS Louisville (SSN 724) Recognized by Kentucky State Senate

By The Commodore

Feb

10

From Surfboards to Snow Plows

By The Commodore

Feb

9

USS Louisville Tours Snow Plow

Louisville, KY - After 8 inches of snow fell on their namesake city, USS Louisville (SSN 724) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Lee Sisco and Chief of the Boat Senior Chief Yeoman (SS) Savan Patel had a chance to "tour" a snow plow. USS Louisville is homeported in Pearl Harbor.

Louisville, KY – USS Louisville (SSN 724) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Lee Sisco and Chief of the Boat Senior Chief Yeoman (SS) Savan Patel visited the boat’s namesake February 7-9, 2010.

USS Louisville to Visit Namesake

By The Commodore

Feb

6

Pearl Harbor - The Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) Commander Lee P. Sisco is conducting a Namesake City Visit to Louisville, Kentucky from February 7 – 9, 2010. Accompanying him is his senior enlisted advisor, also called the chief of the boat, Senior Chief Yeoman (Submarines) Savan Patel. Having just taken command a month ago, the purpose of this visit is to meet with a wide variety of Louisville, Kentucky organizations, supporters, and government officials to foster the continuing relationship between the submarine and its namesake city.

Kentucky House of Representatives Honors USS Kentucky

By The Commodore

Jan

29

Reenlistment of MM2(SS) David Brunner

By The Commodore

Jan

29

Thoroughbreds Race Through Kentucky from Russell to Russellville

By The Commodore

Jan

24

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.

USS Kentucky Sailor Becomes First to Reenlist During Session of House

By The Commodore

Jan

21

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

By The Commodore

Jan

21

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.

MMCM(SS) Scott Moore Re-enlists at Churchill Downs

By The Commodore

Jul

3

Louisville, KY – Master Chief Machinist’s Mate (SS) Scott Moore, Chief of the Boat, USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (Gold) re-enlisted as part of Military Appreciation Night at Churchill Downs in the “Winner’s Circle” in front of over 35,000 people. Continued…

Navy Thoroughbred to Re-enlist at Churchill Downs

By The Commodore

Jul

1

Louisville, KY - A sailor from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) will re-enlist in Louisville on Thursday night, July 2, 2009. Brigadier General Michael J. Dornbush, chief of joint staff for the Kentucky National Guard will administer the enlistment oath to Master Chief Machinist’s Mate (SS) Scott Moore in a ceremony during Military Appreciation Night at Churchill Downs. Moore is USS Kentucky’s gold crew chief of the boat or COB. 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…

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.

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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