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  USS Dallas (SSN-700) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
USS Dallas (SSN-700), a Los Angeles-class submarine, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Dallas, Texas, although two other ships were scheduled and never completed.
The contract to build Dallas was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut on 31 October 1973 and her keel was laid down on 9 October 1976.
Dallas received two Meritorious Unit Commendations, two Navy Unit Commendations and was awarded the Battle Efficiency E for FY 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999 and 2000.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Dallas_(SSN-700)   (494 words)

  
 USS Dallas SSN 700   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
USS DALLAS (SSN 700) is the first United States Naval Ship to bear the name of the City of Dallas, Texas.
DALLAS is a nuclear powered fast attack submarine of the Los Angeles class built by Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation.
DALLAS has received two Meritorious Unit Commendations, two Navy Unit Commendations and was awarded the Battle Efficiency "E" award in 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1999.
www.csg2.navy.mil /Dallas/dallas.htm   (330 words)

  
 U.S.S. Dallas DD-199   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Dallas cruised on the east coast, participating in exercises and maneuvers from her base at Charleston S.C. She arrived at Philadelphia 12 April 1922 and was placed out of commission there 26 June.
Dallas sailed from San Diego 9 April 1934 for the Presidential Review of the Fleet in June 1934 at New York City, and tactical exercises on the east coast and in the Caribbean.
Dallas screened the transport group during the landings at Salerno 9 September, and joined a south-bound convoy 2 days later, rescuing two downed British airmen on her way to Oran.
www.mane-event.com /dallas/dallas1.htm   (763 words)

  
 USS Dallas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first ship was named after Alexander J. Dallas and the second after Dallas, Texas, which in turn had been named for Alexander's brother, George M. Dallas.
The first Dallas (DD-199) was a destroyer commissioned in 1920, in service during World War II, and scrapped 1946.
The second Dallas (SSN-700) is a Los Angeles-class nuclear attack submarine commissioned in 1981 and on active service as of 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Dallas   (190 words)

  
 USS Dallas (DD-199), Clemson-class destroyer in World War II
USS Dallas (later USS Alexander Dallas), DD 199, was launched 31 May 1919 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, VA, sponsored by Miss W. Strong, great grand-daughter of Captain Dallas; and commissioned 29 October 1920, Lieutenant E. Roach in temporary command.
Dallas cruised on the east coast, participating in exercises and maneuvers from her base at Charleston, SC.
With the outbreak of World War II in Europe, Dallas was recommissioned 26 September 1939 and assigned to the Atlantic Fleet, serving as flagship for Destroyer Squadron 41 and, during World War II, Squadron 30.
www.destroyerhistory.org /flushdeck/ussdallas/index.html   (813 words)

  
 Battleship USS Washington BB56 - Shipmates
While on the Washington they had a collision with USS Indiana and he returned to the states for reassignment in the Washington when she went to Bremerton for repairs.
He was assigned to the USS Washington as a boatsman's mate first class on March 31, 1941.
While on the USS Washington, he participated in all major actions including the bombardment of Nauru and Kwajalein Islands and the occupation and capture of Gilbert and Marshall Islands.
www.usswashington.com /profil40.htm   (1434 words)

  
 SSN 700 Dallas
The USS Dallas is a Los Angeles class nuclear attack submarine carrying a crew of approximately 120 enlisted men and 20 officers.
The Dallas is homeported at Subase New London in Groton Connecticut.
DALLAS received two Meritorious Unit Commendations, two Navy Unit Commmendations and was awarded the Battle Efficiency "E" for FY 86, 91, 92, 93, 99 and 2000.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/navy/ssn-700.htm   (319 words)

  
 USS Casimir Pulaski (SSBN-633) -- The Story Of A Cold War Warrior   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
USS Atlanta was launched on August 16th, 1980 and was the twenty fifth Los Angeles Class nuclear powered attack submarine.
USS Dallas was launched on the 28th of April, 1979 and was the thirteenth Los Angeles Class submarine.
USS Gallery (FFG-26), an Oliver Hazard Perry Class anti-aircraft frigate (FFG) patrols the outer edges of the task group area.
www.usscasimirpulaski.com /brothersandsisters.htm   (793 words)

  
 USS Galaxy Timeline - From 2379 AD - Present   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
As a result she was demoted to Ensign and transferred off the Musashi, and a note was placed in her record stating that in the future she not be assigned to Cardassian guests unless absolutely necessary.
Axel Bolaji is born prematurely on the USS Titan [Titan: "Red King"].
- Ensign Miguel Antonio Sandival is assigned to the USS Galaxy as its Chief Botanist and Ecologist.
galaxy.imndesigns.com /timeline/galayears.htm   (5847 words)

  
 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Megan Willsey-Buckland punishes an unidentifed US soldier who is forced to do pushups for being an Indianapolis Colts fan at Talil Air Force Base, Iraq, June 18.
The reportedly 130 degree days are spent on 'sidetrips' to some of the 'smaller' troop concentrations for 'meet and greets' and spontaneous 'mini-shows', with the entire group of entertainers rendezvousing at a larger base for the full two hour show in the relative cool of the evening.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader performing on the hanger deck of the USS Nimitz.
www.dallascowboys.com /cheerleaders/news_detail.cfm?id=3A39EDFE-DA80-136E-EA0A4B479F4E0655   (285 words)

  
 SMU Graduate Takes Command Of Famous Navy Submarine
Cmdr. Charles Sykora, a 1982 graduate of the SMU School of Engineering, took command of the USS Dallas today in a ceremony in Groton, Conn. The Dallas is the submarine featured in Tom Clancy's bestselling novel, The Hunt for Red October.
The USS Dallas was christened by former Texas First Lady Rita Crocker Clements on July 18, 1981.
The Dallas is one of 51 Los Angeles class submarines in the Navy's fleet of nuclear-powered fast attack submarines.
www.smu.edu /newsinfo/releases/00117.html   (428 words)

  
 The Dolphin - Dallas deploys, mission ready
Dallas Chief of the Boat Fire Control Technician Master Chief (SS) John Jors said the crew was anxious to get under way.
Dallas is a Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine and has been involved in many essential research and development projects since its commissioning July 1981, including an Engineered Refueling Overhaul (ERO) when it was fitted with a Dry-Deck Shelter configuration for deployment of Special Forces underway by employing the SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV).
Dallas Commanding Officer Cmdr. Gard J. Clark said the missions of Dallas are unique due to its operational capability.
www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=16997151&BRD=1659&PAG=461&dept_id=8103&rfi=6   (549 words)

  
 USS Cairo Personnel: Conner Kilen
Staffed with an outstanding crew, the Dallas served as the flagship for the the fourth fleet operations, and survived several bloody engagements with the Cardassians.
When Risa had been targetted by a powerful cardassian fleet -- the USS Dallas; seperated from the rest of the fleet, was one of the first ships to respond to the call for defense.
The Dallas and it's escorts quickly succumed to the superior firepower of the cardassian fleet, and those that had survived were forced to leave the system.
www.novahorizon.com /cairo/bios/bioconnerkilen.htm   (956 words)

  
 Trivia for The Hunt for Red October (1990)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
To train for his role as the Dallas' commander, Scott Glenn was installed as the "commander" of the real sub and gave orders to the crewmen as the real captain would.
The dual-beeping sound effect of the Red October moving on the USS Dallas' sonar screen was also used in Patriot Games (1992) as the sound of Jack Ryan's EKG.
During filming in 1989, the USS Houston, which was used as the USS Dallas in the movie, snagged the tow cable between the commercial tugboat Barcona and a barge sinking the tugboat, 10 miles off Long Beach, California.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0099810/trivia   (1138 words)

  
 Corpus Christi Online - / Submarine to visit city's port
USS Dallas to be docked for 6 days
Navy League State President Grandis Lenken said the Dallas coming to town is a good opportunity for residents of its namesake to have the boat close to home.
"Dallas is land-locked, but we've got plenty of water down here, so I think this is a good opportunity for both cities to get together," Lenken said.
www.caller2.com /autoconv/newslocal99/newslocal259.html   (523 words)

  
 Blue Water Navy 1/350 scale resin warships
USS Northampton is a leader of heavy "treaty cruisers" built during the 1930's.
The USS Balch was present at the Battle of Midway in June 1942 and helped rescue many survivors from the mortally wounded USS Yorktown during that battle.
The USS Porter is a multimedia kit comprising a single resin upper hull, a single piece lower hull (full hull or waterline model), resin stacks, turrets and platforms.
www.naturecoast.com /hobby/bn.htm   (5970 words)

  
 The Dolphin - Change is in the air as Dallas returns to SUBASE
Chief Electronics Technician (SS) Kevin Scarff, who transferred to Dallas from USS Connecticut (SSN 22) in July for temporary duty, was a first class petty officer when he deployed.
Scarff was one of three Sailors aboard Dallas who left Groton as a first class petty officer and returned as a chief petty officer.
Now with Dallas' crew safely home, they will enjoy a standdown period to get reunited with their loved ones, share the changes that have taken place during the last six months, and celebrate the upcoming milestones in their lives.
www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=13030006&BRD=1659&PAG=461&;dept_id=8103&rfi=6   (735 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
They were flanked on the fantail by USS Stout (DDG 55), one of several Enterprise Battle Group assets presently moving to the Gulf at best speed.
USS Dallas visits Dallas by NAVINFO Southwest Public Affairs DALLAS, Tex. (NWS) -- Ten Sailors from USS Dallas (SSN-700), homeported in Groton, Conn., recently visited their namesake city to serve as goodwill ambassadors for their ship and the Navy.
During their visit, the Sailors took time to strengthen ties with the community by visiting Sea Cadet units, high schools, Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, the Veterans' hospital and Children's Medical Center, home of Troy Aikman's "End Zone." While at the children's hospital, Sailors passed out USS Dallas hats and autographed pictures of the ship.
www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/news/navywire/nws98/nws1123.txt   (2383 words)

  
 Alidade Inc.: Submarine Evasion Operations
DALLAS with periscope up (Orange) was positioned near a choke point anticipating the arrival of the Blue force USS ROSS.
DALLAS knew of amphibious landing that it planned to disrupt the next morning and knew the location of surface ships.
The Ross detected the DALLAS and approached them by radio but was not aware that it was Orange.
old.alidade.net /events/040427_SearchTheory/05-submarine-evasion.htm   (919 words)

  
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William served aboard the USS REQUIN SS-481, USS PICKREL SS-524, USS ARGONAUT SS-475 and the USS RUNNER SS-476.
William served aboard the USS CARBANERO SS-337 and USS BLACKFIN SS-322 as a MoMM/2c(SS).
David served aboard the USS SEA FOX SS-402, USS ENTEMADOR SS-340 and USS BALAO SS-285 and was discharged as CSR3 on 7/26/54.
www.ussvi.org /Final/final-00.htm   (2333 words)

  
 USS Dallas (SSN 700) Fast Attack Nuclear Submarine Facts
We will not post speed due to legal concerns, however the fine people at ussdallas.com list their idea of the USS Dallas surfaced and submerged speed for you.
I believe the official statement is something like "in excess of 25 knots," but this number trends upward as people accidentally have a slip of the tounge.
The USS Dallas (SSN 700) is also the first Los Angeles class submarine to have a dry deck shelter.
www.newnavy.us /uss-dallas/factlist.htm   (256 words)

  
 USN Ships--USS Barry (DD-248, later APD-29)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
USS Barry, a 1190-ton Clemson class destroyer built at Camden, New Jersey, was commissioned in late December 1920.
On 21 June 1945, USS Barry's unmanned hulk was sunk by Kamikaze attack while under tow on a mission to divert enemy suicide pilots from more valuable targets.
USS Barry was named in honor of Commodore John Barry (1745-1803), one of the most important leaders of the early United States Navy.
www.history.navy.mil /photos/sh-usn/usnsh-b/dd248.htm   (786 words)

  
 First Los Angeles-Class SSN Gets Dry-Deck Shelter
When USS Dallas (SSN-700) heads to sea this spring, she’ll operate in exercises unlike any other USS Los Angeles (SSN-688)-class submarine has before.
Dallas recently completed all necessary sea trials and is now in the final phases of pre-deployment to become the first attack submarine to carry a dry-deck shelter (DDS).
Murray has been a part of the team taking care of the DDS for the past year and emphasized the importance of safety for the crew both inside the boat and out.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/report/2000/losangelesclass.htm   (655 words)

  
 Dallas Fort Worth Urban Forum - New Flag For Dallas
The USS Dallas was the first United States Man-o-War to wage war on the enemy in Iraq.
The current flag of Dallas is in clear violation of principles 1 and 4.
Dallas had the Adopt-a-Pegasus program not to long ago, and Dallas' Landmark building, the Magnolia, if I am not mistaken, used to serve as a beacon for people traveling at night by plane.
forum.dallasmetropolis.com /showthread.php?t=5859&goto=newpost   (1058 words)

  
 Official Website of the Texas Navies
The DALLAS is another nuclear powered submarine commissioned on 18 June 1981.
She was named for the Commodore of the Second Texas Navy and along with the naming of a Texas county in the panhandle of Texas (Moore County), these are the only tributes that have been made to this brave Texan.
The USS ORLECK is a monument to the men and women who built her and to those who served aboard her.
www.texasnavy.com /tnhonshp.htm   (1083 words)

  
 Welcome to USS Dallas - SSN 700
In 2000 the US Navy?s Submarine Force celebrates its centennial, commemorating the launch of SS 1 USS Holland, in 1900.
The Confederate States Navy launched the CSS Hunley, a submersible hand-propelled craft with a crew of eight, all of whom perished with their only victim, the USS Housatonic.
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/1,13476,202215,00.html   (112 words)

  
 D. Clayton Meadows' Of Ice and Steel.Com
It was on USS RAY that D. Clayton participated in the first ever surfacing of three United States nuclear submarines at the North Pole Between deployments began building highly detailed submarine models.
After his tour on USS RAY D. Clayton was assigned to NAVAL SUBMARINE TORPEDO FACILITY where he maintained and tested the Navy’s MK-48, and ADCAP torpedoes.
In August 1990, D Clayton was transferred to USS DALLAS SSN 700.
www.oficeandsteel.com /bio.htm   (596 words)

  
 Home
The Dallas Council meets monthly at the Park Cities Club in Dallas, Texas (typically on the last Friday of the month).
Meetings typically are highlighted by distinguished guest speakers who relate military history and political support for the armed forces.
Seven Dallas Council members participated on a day long embark on the fast attack nuclear submarine USS Dallas out of Mayport, Florida.
www.navyleaguedallas.org   (177 words)

  
 USS Dallas, NCC-70069
The USS Dallas is commanded by Lieutenant Colonel
The USS Dallas pledges to explore the vast reaches of space, and further the cause of Galatic Peace.
There are many positions available onboard the Dallas, and she is always looking for new crew.
groups.msn.com /USSDallasNCC-70069   (224 words)

  
 Recollections from the USS Satyr (ARL-23)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
I reported to the USS Satyr in New Orleans, LA (June 1967) when she was just returning from mothballs.
The USS Garrett County LST 786 and USCG
I was assigned to the USS Satyr in July of 1967 where it was undergoing repairs.
www.usssatyr.com /recollections.htm   (6633 words)

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