Preparations Underway for COLORADO Christening
Preparations for USS Colorado’s Christening are well underway. General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard is expecting about 3,000 persons to attend this momentous event on December 3rd. Colorado will be...
View ArticleSSN 788 Ship’s Bell Presented to CU Veteran’s Center
On Veteran’s Day a copy of the ship’s bell which will become part of USS Colorado (SSN 788) was unveiled at the annual Veteran’s Day Program at CU Boulder. CU Boulder’s University Memorial Center (UMC)...
View ArticleUSS Colorado (SSN 788) Christened
On December 3rd, USS Colorado was Christened by Ship’s Sponsor, Annie Mabus, in ceremonies at General Dynamics Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, Connecticut. The Christening is the ceremony where the...
View ArticleOther Events Surround Christening
On the weekend of the Colorado’s Christening, several events were held bringing together the crew of PCU Colorado, the veterans of Battleship USS Colorado (BB 45), the Coloradans who traveled to...
View ArticleWhy a USS Colorado?
A question we often get asked is why was this submarine named Colorado. The decision to name the ships lies with the Secretary of the Navy. He talked about the name in his remarks at the Christening...
View ArticleUSS Colorado Floats
On December 29th reached another milestone as the boat became waterborne. Previously rolled out of the Construction Hall after the Christening Ceremony and into the dry dock, the “Float off” was...
View ArticleJunior Division Ship’s Crest Contest Winner Announced
The crew of PCU Colorado (SSN 788) has selected the design of Vance Vino, 11, of Superior as the winner of the Junior Division of the Ship’s Crest Design Contest. Vance is a fifth grade student at...
View ArticleHistory Colorado to Feature USS Colorado Artifacts / Opening Reception
On July 29 History Colorado will feature artifacts from previous USS Colorado’s. This is a collaborative effort between History Colorado, Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Program,...
View ArticleVisit with Congressmen Ed Perlmutter
Yesterday we had the opportunity to brief Congressman Perlmutter of Colorado’s 7th Congressional District about USS Colorado. We did this in conjunction with Navy League of the United States program to...
View ArticleUSS Colorado Wines Now Available
We are proud to announce the production of two USS Colorado labeled wines by Balistreri Vineyards. Balistreri Vineyards is a proud supporter of the U.S.S. Colorado Commissioning Committee. Winemaker...
View ArticleRocky Mountain Region Celebrates the 240th Birthday of the U. S. Navy
More than 200 guests joined in the time honored naval tradition of celebrating the Navy’s Birthday. The annual U.S. Navy Birthday Ball was hosted by the Navy League of the United States Colorado...
View ArticleCommittee Members Visit Senator Bennet’s Staff
Committee Members Rick Martin, Steve Kelly and JJ Mackin visited members of Senator Bennet’s Staff on February 19th as part of the Navy League’s grassroots Legislative Affairs Initiative. After...
View ArticleRegistration Open for April Reception
USS Colorado Commissioning Committee is proud to host a reception and fund raising event on April 8 at Balistreri Vineyards. Guest speaker will retired Vice Admiral Jay Donnelly, former Commander of...
View ArticleWWII Submariner Andy Palenchar
We are sorry to note that World War II Submariner Andy Palenchar passed away on February 19th. Andy qualified in submarines on USS Finback (SS 230) in 1943. During the 9th war patrol he was the sailor...
View ArticleHistory Colorado to Feature USS Colorado Artifacts / Opening Reception
On July 29 History Colorado will feature artifacts from previous USS Colorado’s. This is a collaborative effort between History Colorado, Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Program,...
View ArticleVisit with Congressmen Ed Perlmutter
Yesterday we had the opportunity to brief Congressman Perlmutter of Colorado’s 7th Congressional District about USS Colorado. We did this in conjunction with Navy League of the United States program to...
View ArticleUSS Colorado Wines Now Available
We are proud to announce the production of two USS Colorado labeled wines by Balistreri Vineyards. Balistreri Vineyards is a proud supporter of the U.S.S. Colorado Commissioning Committee. Winemaker...
View ArticleRocky Mountain Region Celebrates the 240th Birthday of the U. S. Navy
More than 200 guests joined in the time honored naval tradition of celebrating the Navy’s Birthday. The annual U.S. Navy Birthday Ball was hosted by the Navy League of the United States Colorado...
View ArticleCommittee Members Visit Senator Bennet’s Staff
Committee Members Rick Martin, Steve Kelly and JJ Mackin visited members of Senator Bennet’s Staff on February 19th as part of the Navy League’s grassroots Legislative Affairs Initiative. After...
View ArticleRegistration Open for April Reception
USS Colorado Commissioning Committee is proud to host a reception and fund raising event on April 8 at Balistreri Vineyards. Guest speaker will retired Vice Admiral Jay Donnelly, former Commander of...
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