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  Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson—born on 15 March 1767 at Waxhaw Settlement in Lancaster County, S.C.—fought for American independence during the Revolutionary War and was captured by the British while participating in the Battle of Hanging Rock on 6 August 1780.
Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619) was laid down on 26 April 1961 at Vallejo, Calif., by the Mare Island Naval Shipyard; launched on 15 September 1962; sponsored by Mrs.
Andrew Jackson was underway again on 9 May and returned to New London, Conn., in June.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/a8/andrew_jackson-ii.htm   (929 words)

  
 USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN 619)
USS ANDREW JACKSON was laid down on 26 April 1961 at Vallejo, Calif., by the Mare Island Naval Shipyard; launched on 15 September 1962; sponsored by Mrs.
During February, ANDREW JACKSON conducted nuclear weapons acceptance tests at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico; St. Croix, and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. She sailed to Charleston and entered the Charleston Naval Shipyard on 8 March for an availability period.
ANDREW JACKSON continued her deterrent patrols from Holy Loch through 1985.
navysite.de /ssbn/ssbn619.htm   (621 words)

  
 USS Andrew Jackson SSBN619
These pages have been constructed as a tribute to the Andrew Jackson because of her many silent years of service protecting our country, her crews, and myself.
The USS Andrew Jackson and the other forty Ballistic Missile Submarines, 41 for Freedom, comprised the devastating power that detered a third world war and ultimatly bought time for the economic downfall of the Soviet Union.
This is a picture of the Jackson cira 1969, after the yard period,probably taken on sea trials.
www.geocities.com /Pentagon/Bunker/5060/aj619.html   (510 words)

  
 NRDC: Nuclear Data - Table of US Ballistic Missile Submarine Forces, 1960-2012
The USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN 635) was subsequently deactivated on 16 September 1985.
The USS John Adams (SSBN 620) was deactivated on 1 October 1989 and the USS James Monroe (SSBN 622) on 14 October 1989.
The twelfth and last Lafayette/Franklin class SSBN to be retrofitted with Trident I C-4s, the USS Casimir Pulaski (SSBN 633) deployed on 3 June 1983.
www.nrdc.org /nuclear/nudb/datab5.asp   (957 words)

  
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Iwas a planker on the ANDREW JACKSON, and served on the BOLIVAR, and CALHOUN.
Just a reminder to all Andrew Jackson shipmates, there is a reunion in the works September 11-16, 2001 during the National Convention of Submarine Veterans in Peoria, Illinois.
Later, I was an Instrumentation Officer at Naval Ordnance Test Unit, Cape Canaveral for Andrew Jackson’s DASO after her overhaul in the early 70s.
www.angelfire.com /ca4/chew/log/book1999.html   (4514 words)

  
 SSBN-616 Lafayette-Class Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines - SSBN - United States Nuclear Forces
Previously, an operational SSBN was scheduled to undergo an overhaul approximately every 7 ½ years, which resulted in taking it off line for almost 2 years.
The first SSBN to undergo ERP was the USS James Madison (SSBN-627); the ERP was conducted at the Holy Loch, Scotland, tender refit site in September- November 1974.
Five additional SSBNs 629, 630, and 634 underwent a "pierside backfit" while three other SSBNs (627, 632, and 633) were backfitted during their normally-scheduled second shipyard overhauls.
www.fas.org /nuke/guide/usa/slbm/ssbn-616.htm   (470 words)

  
 SSBN656.com
In the 1960''s the U.S. Navy commissioned and launched a total of 41 SSBN type Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines, FBM''s, also referred to as Boomers.
Every SSBN has two complete crews, a Blue crew and a Gold crew.
Even more advanced Trident I missiles, from 1979 onward, could be accommodated on the last 12 of the original 41 SSBNs.
www.ssbn656.com /print.php?type=A&item_id=1   (205 words)

  
 FBM History Jan 75 to Jun 76   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Overhaul of FBM tender USS CANOPUS (AS 34) commenced at Charleston Naval Shipyard.
Keel laying ceremony for the lead TRIDENT Submarine, OHIO (SSBN 726) was held at General Dynamics Electric Boat Division, Groton, Connecticut.
USS ANDREW JACKSON (SSBN 619) deployed for operational patrol.
www.us-submarine.com /23.html   (399 words)

  
 FBM History Feb 82 to June 82   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
USS STONEWALL JACKSON (SSBN 634) deployed as the last (sixth) CA submarine pierside backfit.
USS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (SSBN 640) deployed as the eighth C-4 backfitted submarine.
The Blue Crew of USS ANDREW JACKSON (SSBN 619) successfully launched four POSEIDON (C-3) missiles in an Operational Test.
www.us-submarine.com /35.html   (624 words)

  
 L-3 Communications Interstate Electronics Corporation
From the outset, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Weapon System and the subsequent Strategic Weapon System (SWS) have had a single compelling purpose: to prevent nuclear war.
SSBN 598 (the USS George Washington, pictured above) was the first FBM submarine, carrying Polaris missiles.
The launch,from the USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN 619) occurred
www.iechome.com /pages/history.html   (695 words)

  
 YNCS(SS) Robert Jon Cox, USN (Ret.)
His first sea duty assignment was aboard the ballistic-missile submarine USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (SSBN 600) in October 1979 where he earned the silver Enlisted Submarine Breast Insignia.
This was followed by New Construction duty aboard PRE-COMMISSIONING UNIT FLORIDA (SSBN 728) in May 1981 at General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division, Groton, Connecticut.
During this period, in a temporary duty status, Cox made one strategic deterrent patrol aboard USS ANDREW JACKSON (SSBN 619) BLUE, at Holy Loch, Scotland.
www.bosamar.com /cox/cox_navy_bio.html   (568 words)

  
 COBRA JUDY Observation Island
The first launching of a Polaris test missile at sea was successfully conducted from the deck of the USS Observation Island about seven missiles off Cape Canaveral in September 1959.
The ship returned to Port Canaveral in late August 1963, and supported FBM submarine launches including the first submerged launch of an A3 Polaris missile by the USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN 619) in October.
On November 16, 1963, Observation Island was host ship to the late President Kennedy when he came aboard to observe a Polaris A2 launch at sea form the submerged submarine, USS Andrew Jackson.
www.globalsecurity.org /intell/systems/cobra_judy.htm   (1227 words)

  
 Submarines
Whether fast-attack SSNs from the Los Angeles or Seawolf Class, or ballistic missile subs (SSBNs) from the Ohio Class, all are powered by nuclear reactors and have extensive wartime capabilities.
With the end of the Cold War, these sentinels of the deep have evolved to perform new missions, but always with the same stealth that has been their hallmark.
The USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619), a Lafayette Class ballistic missile submarine, on patrol in deep waters.
www.usmilitaryart.com /submarines.htm   (214 words)

  
 Submarine Picture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
I thought it Consultant Education English Job would be great for my web visitors to see a picture of the eerie blue glow.
Lafayette Class "Boomer" Submarine, the SSBN 619 Andrew Jackson.
Our good friend, Bubblehead, over at The Stupid Will Be Punished has an interesting picture link that begs the question "why not?" John M. had its first female submarine commander, Solveig Krey, in.
submarine.acco-usa.com /submarine-picture.htm   (644 words)

  
 USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN 619) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard USS Andrew Jackson.
Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website.
Add yourself to the Crew List of USS Andrew Jackson.
navysite.de /crew.php?action=ship&ship=ssbn_619   (677 words)

  
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USS Andrew Jackson SSBN 619 - One of the "41 for Freedom" and my qual boat
USS James Madison SSBN 627 - One of the "41 for Freedom" and John Hodges qual boat
USS George Bancroft SSBN 643 - One of the "41 for Freedom" and Edward McDonald's qual boat
www.cavallabase.org /links.htm   (343 words)

  
 USS Andrew Jackson - SSBN 619 - Unit Pages
USS Andrew Jackson - SSBN 619 - Unit Pages
Hi don was my father he passed away 4 years ago fljack721 @aol.com...
Get customized gear and clothing for the USS Andrew Jackson - SSBN 619 at an exclusive discount through Military.com.
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 NavySites.com
Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines - SSBN - The history, statistics, and mission of the Fleet SSBN are outlined with links to info and websites on all operational U.S. boomers and Tridents.
USS Henry L. Stimson SSBN-655 (Gold Crew) - Dedicated to all the men who rode "The Hog" through her days of quiet deterrence, and specifically to those aboard in her youth.
USS Henry M. Jackson SSBN 730 - (Unofficial site) For the information and enjoyment of submariners, and curiosity seekers.
www.navysites.com /Submarines   (1402 words)

  
 About Me   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Then to fulfill a dream, I volunteered for the Navy nukes...
that is to say 'bubblehead' to serve aboard the USS Andrew Jackson SSBN-619 "Blue" Crew.
Afterwards, with only a few months remaining on my enlistment contract I happily served on the USS Charles P. Cecil (DD-835) and made a few sunny cruises to San Juan, Puerto Rico.
mysite.verizon.net /bizef558/mattbrunk/id1.html   (368 words)

  
 THE ATTACK OF THE SCOTTISH TAXI STAND
But I do have one foreign experience that didn't involve paint.
Sometime in the warm months of '77, while stationed aboard SSBN-619 Andrew Jackson, we were refitting out of Dunoon in the Firth of Clyde (I'm not making that up folks).
Well some of us 'weaponeers' finally get a chance to hit the beach and we head for a favorite local watering hole (they call them pubs over there, I can't remember the name of the place, only went to it this one time).
www.olgoat.com /substuff/ll04.htm   (878 words)

  
 Technical Director, Arctic Submarine Laboratory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Gossett attended nuclear power training and initial submarine school training.
His submarine career included a junior officer tour aboard USS ANDREW JACKSON (SSBN 619), Weapons Officer aboard USS TREPANG (SSN 674), and Engineer Officer aboard USS HAWKBILL (SSN 666).
Gossett spent three years at Rockwell International Autonetics Marine Systems Division, working on various submarine systems.
www.csp.navy.mil /asl/TDpage.htm   (189 words)

  
 All Wood Wings: Lafayette Class: SSBN-616, Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines - quality ship models crafted from wood
The submarines were additionally armed with four 21” torpedo tubes (all placed forward) that fired conventional anti-ship and anti-submarine torpedoes, or nuclear torpedoes.
In 1974 the SSBN Extended Refit Program saw the class fitted with Polaris missile capability.
However, a year earlier Lockheed had started the Trident missile program and - by 1979 - the first
allwoodwings.com /Ships/Submarines/USA/2,SSBN-616,LafayetteClass.htm   (216 words)

  
 subs
MT's intalled the ignition inverters, swapped out guidance systems, batteries etc., then operated and monitored the launch control system and weapons throughout the patrol.
As soon as I acquire a scanner, I'll load some pics of the inside of my boat (USS Andrew Jackson) and crew, SSBN 619 (Gold).
Note the dark-fl paint topside - the part visible when surfaced.
members.cox.net /223bthp/subs.htm   (302 words)

  
 41 For Freedom - The 41 original US Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines
Support the 41 For Freedom memorial effort at Deterrent Park
Page background photo courtesy of Bud F. Turner (ex-MT2/SS Plank Owner USS Stonewall Jackson (SSBN 634)).
Photo is of USS Stonewall Jackson (SSBN 634) on her way to the rendering yard for decommissioning and dissassembly.
www.cs.utk.edu /~bigger/41forfreedom.html   (183 words)

  
 HALFWAY NITE
But there is one special kinda woman that if you ever meet, you'll never, ever forget.
I was first introduced to AMAZON WOMEN while on SSBN-619 B (Andrew Jackson).
Seems that the guy in charge of getting our sea movies liked Amazon Women movies.
www.olgoat.com /substuff/ll09.htm   (606 words)

  
 eBay Store - Jmarc's Collectibles: Submarine Covers: USS Henry M Jackson SSBN-730 1984 Sub Cvr Signed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
USS Henry M Jackson SSBN-730 1984 Sub Cvr Signed
USS Lapon SSN-661 5 yrs in Service 1972 Submarine Cover
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 USS Daniel Webster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The USS Daniel Webster was part of the Lafayette class of Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines built during the 1960s.
SSBN was commissioned with a unique set of bow-mounted dive planes instead of the usual configuration on the sail.
This configuration was only applied to SSBN-626 and did not
www.marylandsilver.com /uss_daniel_webster.htm   (147 words)

  
 USS Andrew Jackson Home Page
Welcome to our site, dedicated to the USS Andrew Jackson SSBN 619
There were times when she rode high like the proud lady she was and times when she limped like the old gal she would become, but she always stood tall enough to get the job done.
Copyright © 2004 USS Andrew Jackson Web Site
www.ssbn619.org   (400 words)

  
 Welcome to USS Andrew Jackson - SSBN 619
Welcome to USS Andrew Jackson - SSBN 619
In 2000 the US Navy?s Submarine Force celebrates its centennial, commemorating the launch of SS 1 USS Holland, in 1900.
The submarine force today consists both of attack submarines, fulfilling the traditional submarine role, and ballistic missile submarines, which provide an undersea platform for ballistic missiles.
www.military.com /HomePage/UnitPageFullText/1,13476,202293,00.html   (120 words)

  
 Ellis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
After being selected for the Chief of Naval Operations Scholars Program, he attended the Sloan School of Management at M.I.T., receiving a Master of Science degree in May 1974.
He then served as Executive Officer aboard USS BILLFISH (SSN 676) until November 1976, when he was assigned to USS ANDREW JACKSON (SSBN 619) (BLUE) as Executive Officer.
Rear Admiral Ellis served as Commanding Officer, USS ULYSSES S. (BLUE), from February 1979 until June 1981.
www.csp.navy.mil /admirals/ellis.htm   (459 words)

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