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 Louisville Returns to Pearl Harbor

By The Commodore

Nov

1

Courtesy Navy NewsStand

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

PEARL HARBOR (NNS) — The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Oct. 29 after completing a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific region.

During the deployment, Louisville executed a wide range of operations in support of 7th Fleet and national tasking in addition to a high-profile bilateral exercise designed to strengthen operability of U.S. and Republic of Korea naval forces.

“Unquestionably this deployment was an amazing experience for the entire Louisville crew and especially rewarding for the supervisors to watch as this young crew performed missions vital to our national security and strengthened international relations with our allies throughout the Western Pacific,” said Cmdr. Lee Sisco, USS Louisville’s commanding officer. Continued…

Virginia Class Program Reaches Major Milestone

By The Commodore

Sep

11

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 3, 2010) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) transits Tokyo Bay on the way to Fleet Activities Yokosuka, marking the very first time in the history of the U.S. 7th Fleet that a Virginia-class submarine visited the region. This is Hawaii's first scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Lara Bollinger/Released

Courtesy Navy NewsStand.

From Naval Sea Systems Command Team Submarine Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Virginia-class submarine program reached a significant benchmark with the approval of Milestone III, authorization of full-rate production and the declaration of full operational capability Sept. 3.

Milestone III and full-rate production approval for the Acquisition Category ID Program came with the signing of the Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) by the under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics.

The achievement of this major acquisition milestone allows the program to continue construction of the submarine class beyond the established low-rate initial production of 14 submarines through the remainder of the class. Continued…

USS Louisville Sailor Makes News in Georgia

By The Commodore

Sep

9

A letter from USS Louisville (SSN 724) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Lee P. Sisco to the parents of Chief Petty Officer Shane Neal citing the son’s heroic actions while on deployment was covered in a news story in Georgia. For more, visit http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/24930591/detail.html.

Bravo Zulu Chief Neal!

Photos from USS Louisville

By The Commodore

Jul

24

WESTPAC – USS Louisville (SSN 724) is currently on deployment to the Western Pacific.

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USS Louisville Welcomes Royal Thai Navy

By The Commodore

May

11

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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)

USS Louisville Departs for Western Pacific Deployment

By The Commodore

Apr

29

Courtesy Navy NewsStand.

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge, Commander Submarine Force Public Affairs

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) — Los Angeles-class submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific region to complete several missions in support of national defense April 26. Continued…

USS Louisville Hosts Visit

By The Commodore

Feb

12

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.

USS Louisville Holds Change of Command

By The Commodore

Jan

15

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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!

By The Commodore

Jan

11

Welcome Aboard Commander Sisco

By The Commodore

Jan

8

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.

USS Louisville Featured on Oprah

By The Commodore

May

22

USS Louisville Returns to Pearl

By The Commodore

Mar

7

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Pearl Harbor, HI – USS Louisville (SSN 724) returned to her homeport of Pearl Harbor yesterday for the first time in two years. During that time, she underwent a major overhaul in Kittery, Maine. Welcome home Sluggers!

Michael Jabaley Speaks at Bicentennial Birthday Luncheon in Lincoln’s Birthplace

By The Commodore

Feb

13

CAPT Michael E. Jabaley Jr., USN, Speaks at the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Luncheon in Hodgenville, Ky.

CAPT Michael E. Jabaley Jr., USN, Speaks at the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Luncheon in Hodgenville, Ky.

Hodgenville, KY – Yesterday marked the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth in Hodgenville, and his hometown celebrated with a luncheon in his honor. The guest speaker for the event was Navy Captain Michael E. Jabaley, Jr., former Commanding Officer of USS Louisville (SSN 724) and currently the Program Manager for the VIRGINIA-class Submarine Program. Jabaley spoke on Lincoln’s legacy to the United States Navy.

Lincoln Days Celebration, Inc. sponsored the event for the community as it does annually. Junior past-president Opal Dail said, “Captain Jabaley was the best speaker we ever had. I think everyone was very interested in what he had to say.” Continued…

Kentuckians Visit USS Louisville

By The Commodore

Feb

5

Wayne Hettinger aboar USS Louisville (SSN 724)

Fish out of the water? Wayne Hettinger, producer of one of the largest fireworks shows in the world, Thunder Over Louisville, gets up close and personal with USS Louisville's "fireworks."

Cocoa Beach, FL – Yesterday, several Kentuckians had a chance to visit USS Louisville (SSN 724) for the day. USS Louisville is returning from the shipyard to her homeport in Pearl Harbor, HI. Almost twenty people were able to spend a day underway aboard the boat, out of Port Canaveral, Florida.

The seas were rough, but every one enjoyed the rocky ride, especially once the boat submerged. Highlights included breakfast and lunch with the crew, tours of the boat, and an opportunity to observe USS Virginia (SSN 774) surfacing.

Michael Jabaley to be Guest Speaker at Lincoln Bicentennial

By The Commodore

Jan

15

Official Photo

Captain Michael E. Jabaley Jr., USN, official photo.

Hodgenville, KY – Lincoln Days Celebration, Inc. has announced that Navy Captain Michael E. Jabaley, Jr., Program Manager of the VIRGINIA-class Submarine Program, will be the featured speaker at this year’s Abraham Lincoln Birthday Luncheon on February 12 in his birthplace of Hodgenville, Kentucky. This year will mark the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Jabaley wil be filling some pretty big shoes. In 1909, at the centennial, then-President Theodore Roosevelt was the featured speaker. Continued…

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