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’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.

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USS Kentucky Visits Worthington Elementary School

By The Commodore

May

6

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.

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