SECNAV Del Toro Names Future Columbia-class Submarine SSBN-828
January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Jan. 13 that the newest Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine will be named the future USS Groton (SSBN 828).
The announcement was made during Del Toro's video remarks directed to the Department of Navy's (DoN) submarine community.
"Our ballistic-missile submarines form a critical pillar of the Nation . . .
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Jan. 13 that the newest Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine will be named the future USS Groton (SSBN 828).
The announcement was made during Del Toro's video remarks directed to the Department of Navy's (DoN) submarine community.
"Our ballistic-missile submarines form a critical pillar of the Nation . . .