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 U.S. Naval Institute Resources: LA-class Sub Interactive Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
SSN 751 and later are described as "Arctic-capable" and are referred to as the "688I" (for "Improved") class.
SSN 758 was used in trials with the Northrop Grumman Sea Ferret reconnaissance drone during 12-96; eventually, Sea Ferret may be launched from within a Sub-Harpoon missile canister and controlled by a submerged submarine.
SSN 758 is also fitted with a developmental Advanced Mine Detection System (AMDS) HF active sonar array with transmitters and receivers in the sail and in a disc-shaped chin sonar dome beneath the hull at the bow.
www.usni.org /resources/LAclass/ssnlaclass.htm   (1729 words)

  
 SSN-708 Infomation
USS MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL will continue to be a leader among her peers and a formidable threat to those opposed to the people and ideals of the United States of America.
The MINNEAPOLIS participated in the Battle of Coral Sea in 1942 and the Battle of Midway in 1942, the landings at Philippines, Bataan and Corregidor.
The SAINT PAUL was again taken over by the Navy in 1917 and was used as a transport ship during World War I. She was returned to her owner in 1919 and was scrapped in 1923.
www.mindspring.com /~gtakisatlcom.net/ssn-708.html   (1601 words)

  
 USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (SSN-708) - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
USS Minneapolis–Saint Paul (SSN-708), a Los Angeles-class submarine, was the first vessel of the United States Navy to be named for the metropolitan area of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, although each city had been honored twice before.
While Minneapolis-St. Paul was the first vessel named for the Twin Cities as a whole, she is the third ship to be named for Minneapolis as well as the third to be named for St.
Paul, CA-73, was the last big-gun heavy cruiser in the United States Navy, and held the distinction of having fired the final shot of the Vietnam War.
www.music.us /education/U/USS-Minneapolis-Saint-Paul-(SSN-708).htm   (468 words)

  
 uss augusta ssn 710   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
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 U.S. Submarine Classes
This is the USS James K. Polk (SSN 645), assigned to Submarine Squadron SIX and homeported in Norfolk, Virginia.
Of these, the final 23 hulls, referred to as "688I" (for improved), are quieter, incorporate an advanced combat system, and are configured for under-ice operations in that their forward diving planes have been moved from the sail structure to the bow and the sail has been strengthened for breaking through ice.
The USS MEMPHIS (SSN 691) has been modified to serve as a test and evaluation platform for advanced submarine systems and equipment, while retaining her combat capability.
www.milnet.com /pentagon/subclass.htm   (1612 words)

  
 USS Saint Paul - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
USS Saint Paul (1895), a former passenger liner which was refit into a Saint Louis-class auxiliary cruiser.
USS Saint Paul (CA-73), a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser.
USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (SSN-708), the twenty-first Los Angeles-class submarine.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Saint_Paul   (161 words)

  
 Downlink
USS Honolulu (SSN-718) recently hosted two children sponsored by the Make A Wish Foundation, an organization whose goal is to brighten the days of families whose members are being treated for cancer.
Congratulations to USS Pasadena (SSN-715), which recently earned the Morale and Welfare Recreation (MWR) Fleet Recreation Award for the entire Navy; this is the first time the honor has gone to a small command.
Congratulations to USS Charlotte (SSN-766) and Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) for receiving the COMSEVENTHFLT Award for Excellence 2000 in the Undersea Warfare Excellence category.
www.chinfo.navy.mil /NAVPALIB/CNO/N87/usw/issue_11/downlink1.html   (594 words)

  
 Sailors Visit St. Paul Children's Hospital   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Paul, Minn. (Sept. 28, 2005)- Senior Chief Electronics Technician Eric Adkins (left) and Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jean Micourt assigned to the Los Angles-Class fast attack submarine USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (SSN 708) play with children at the Children’s' Hospital in St. Paul.
One eight-year-old girl had many questions for the admiral, as her father had been stationed aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) from 1989 to 1993.
Also visiting were Sailors from the fast—attack submarine USS Minneapolis—St. Paul (SSN 708).
www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=20377   (390 words)

  
 The Mayport Mirror - Bradley Sets The Tone - Bradley Sets The Tone
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) has been working hard and has the certifications to prove it.
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) gets an A plus for its hard work.
The first event was an advanced coordinated anti-submarine exercise in which participating units were tasked to search, detect, track, and prosecute the Los Angeles-class submarine, USS Minneapolis Saint Paul (SSN 708).
www.mayportmirror.com /pub/041703/p1s1m.htm   (748 words)

  
 WELCOME TO THE
This site is sponsored by the USS SAINT PAUL ASSOCIATION, which is comprised of former sailors and marines who served aboard the ship during her service to our country.
The objectives of the Association are to perpetuate, honor, and preserve the memory of the USS SAINT PAUL (CA-73) and USS MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL (SSN-708); to hold biennial reunions of shipmates in order to enable members to maintain contact with other shipmates; and to perpetuate the memory and accomplishments of deceased shipmates.
The USS General W.A. Mann AP112 was the transport ship that took us to Subic Bay, NAVAL BASE Republic of the Philippines.
www.uss-saint-paul-ca73.com   (336 words)

  
 USS Cheyenne SSN 773 Improved Los Angeles Class Submarine Model
The USS Cheyenne SSN 773, the United States Navy Improved Los Angeles Class Submarine is available as both 1/350th and 1/200th enhanced scale models.
USS Cheyenne, like her sister ships the USS Columbia SSN 771 and the USS Greeneville SSN 772, incorporates Seawolf class technology and stealth into their construction.
Los Angeles class are capable of conducting intelligence gathering operations, sea denial, delivering special forces units in areas where surprise and secrecy is essential and delivery precision strikes to land based targets hundreds of miles inland.
www.thatravenmagic.com /cheyenne.html   (478 words)

  
 USS SAINT PAUL Association
The objectives of the association are fraternal, patriotic, and historical; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to perpetuate the memory and history of its deceased comrades, and to provide social and recreational activities for its members.
The regular members of the association are members and former members of the Armed Services and their families who served on board the USS Saint Paul (CA-73), The USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (SSN-708), or staffs embarked in either ship.
The centerpiece is a plaque immortalizing the 55 men who lost their lives while serving aboard "The Fighting Saint".
www.mindspring.com /~gtakisatlcom.net   (415 words)

  
 USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (SSN-708) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Penny Durenberger (wife of Senator David Durenberger), and commissioned on 10 March 1984, with Commander Ralph Schlichter in command.
Paul, CA-73, was the last big-gun heavy cruiser in the United States Navy, and held the distinction of having fired the final shot of World War Two.
Minneapolis-St. Paul is scheduled to decommission on 27 September 2007, upon her decommissioning, for the first time since 1934 there will be no commissioned ship in the US Navy named for any city in Minnesota.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Minneapolis-Saint_Paul_(SSN-708)   (309 words)

  
 Submarines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
USS Queenfish (SSN-651) - dedicated to two of the finest submarines in the US Navy, both named Queenfish.
USS Icefish (SS 367) - offers crew photos, historical and statistical information, and war patrol reports from this World War II Balao Class fleet craft.
USS Parche SSN-683 - place for the crew members of the USS Parche from 1975-1984 to keep in touch.
newlondoncountyguide.com /Submarines3.htm   (746 words)

  
 USS Birmingham Captains List:
Commander Paul L. Callahan was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on july 29, 1940.
While in command of USS BIRMINGHAM (SSN 695), RADM Sullivan was nominated as a Pacific Fleet finalist for the Admiral Stockdale Leadership Award.
USS BIRMINGHAM was decommissioned on 22 December 1997 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
www.htc.net /~kutterer/captain.htm   (1986 words)

  
 KingsBayPeriscope.com: Maryland Blue to welcome new commanding officer 08/14/03
Following completion of the submarine officer basic course in Groton, Conn., Cmdr. Trussler was assigned to USS Honolulu (SSN 718) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, from 1987-1990 and served in several division officer assignments while completing two Western Pacific deployments.
Trussler then relieved as executive officer on USS Columbus (SSN 762) during a Western Pacific deployment in March 1999 where he served until December 2000 and completed a fourth Western Pacific deployment.
Davito reported to the Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion in July 1993 serving as a technical assistant to the deputy director, and as the flag aide for the director.
www.kingsbayperiscope.com /stories/081403/kin_marylandblue001.shtml   (680 words)

  
 combatindex.com - US Sea Systems: SSN 752 (USS PASADENA)
USS PASADENA (SSN 752) is the third naval vessel and first submarine so named in the United States Navy.
While deployed to the Arabian Gulf PASADENA became the first United States SSN to conduct exercises with the Indian Navy, the first nuclear powered submarine to visit the port of Muskat Oman, the first to operate continuously inside the Arabian Gulf, and the first SSN to be assigned to Commander, U.S. Fifth Fleet.
This vessel has unlimited endurance due to the nuclear propulsion plant, the most advanced sonar, torpedo, cruise missile and mine delivery systems, the best combination of speed and stealth due to quieting and the capacity to fulfill numerous missions because of the versatility of the ship with its highly trained and dedicated crew.
www.combatindex.com /hardware/detail/sea/ssn752_detail.html   (548 words)

  
 USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul Association to hold reunion in Boston
USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul Association to hold reunion in Boston
The USS Saint Paul (CA-73) and the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (SSN-708) Association will hold its eleventh reunion in Boston, Massachusetts starting August 24 to 28, 2004.
For further information, please contact George M. Takis, Jr., secretary, USS Saint Paul Association, 125 Spaulding Dr., N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328; call 770-393-3185; fax 770-351-9573 or on the Internet gtakisatlcom.net@mindspring.com.
www.massapequapost.com /News/2003/0813/Library/003.html   (146 words)

  
 Commander USS Tucson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
CDR Paul D. Spear enlisted in the Navy in 1982.
His first assignment was on USS JAMES MADISON (SSBN 627) Blue, in Charleston, SC serving as MPA, DCA, CRA and RCA.
He was assigned as a NATO Staff Officer working for the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation in Norfolk, VA from 2003 to 2005.
www.csp.navy.mil /css7/770co.html   (368 words)

  
 CAPTAIN MARK W. KENNY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
After initial nuclear power and submarine training, he was assigned to USS SEA DEVIL (SSN 664) from April 1979 to December 1981.
After graduating from the Submarine Officer's Advanced Course, he was assigned as Navigator on USS MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL (SSN 708) from December 1984 to December 1987.
Captain Kenny relieved as Commanding Officer of USS BIRMINGHAM (SSN 695) in November 1994.
www.isu.edu /iac/2002/delegates/kenny.htm   (461 words)

  
 Navy Region Hawaii News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
U.S. Navy photo - Cmdr. John Heatherington is piped ashore after he was relieved as commanding officer of the attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) by Cmdr. Douglas Perry in a ceremony at USS Bowfin Museum and Submarine Park.
Douglas Perry relieved Cmdr. John “J.P.” Heatherington as commanding officer of the submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) in a ceremony Oct. 13 at the USS Bowfin Museum and Submarine Park at Naval Station Pearl Harbor.
Jack Nicholson, U.S. Naval Academy professor and former commanding officer of USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) Gold, guest speaker at the event, put the emphasis on the great responsibility of command of a nuclear-powered submarine.
www.hawaii.navy.mil /NewsPAO/NRHNews_display.asp?story_id=1048   (412 words)

  
 Montville Township High School
In October 1997, Brett was assigned to USS HYMAN G RICKOVER (SSN 709) as an Executive Officer.
He completed this tour in September of 199 and was then assigned as a Special Assistant to the Commander of the U.S. SIXTH Fleet based in Gaeta, Italy.
While under his command, USS ALBANY contributed to the global war on terrorism while deployed with the GEORGE WASHINGTON Carrier Strike Group to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf.
www.montville.net /highschool/halloffame/index.asp?ID=3   (333 words)

  
 Improved Los Angeles Class Submarine USS Hampton SSN 767
Our 1/350th and 1/200th enhanced scale models of the USS Hampton SSN 767, a United States Navy Improved Los Angeles Class Submarine, represents the finest in master craftsmanship.
USS Hampton is an improved LA Class that was launched in April of 1992, the 54th vessel of her class.
The Ship Model Masters of Raven Arts are the west coast's premier custom modeling service located west of Seattle, WA Los Angeles Class Submarine Models, such as this Improved LA Class USS Hampton SSN 767, available as both investment and museum quality ship models.
161.58.50.94 /hampton.html   (560 words)

  
 Saint Paul Products   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church Butler PA [Postcard]
Saint Paul, Minnesota Print Jessica Carlson St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN - MW printed dated precancel collection
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 Perry Relieves Heatherington as CO of Pasadena
061013-N-9486C-001 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Oct. 13, 2006) - Cmdr. John Heatherington is piped ashore after he was relieved as commanding officer of the fast attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) by Cmdr. Douglas Perry in a ceremony at USS Bowfin Museum and Submarine Park.
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) -- Cmdr. Douglas Perry relieved Cmdr. John “J.P.” Heatherington as commanding officer of the submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) in a ceremony Oct. 13 at the USS Bowfin Museum and Submarine Park in Pearl Harbor.
Heatherington’s next tour is at the Naval War College in Newport, R.I. His sea tours include USS Hammerhead (SSN 663), USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (SSN 708) and USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) GOLD.
www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=26104   (503 words)

  
 Shipmates to have a reunion
The USS Saint Paul (CA-73) and the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (SSN-708) Association will hold its 11th reunion in Boston, Mass.
Your help will be appreciated not only by those members already located, but also by those former crew members in your area who are unaware of our existence.
For further information, please contact: George M. Takis, Jr.; Secretary, USS Saint Paul Assoc.; 125 Spaulding Drive N.E.; Atlanta, GA 30328.
www.theacorn.com /News/2003/0619/Letters/013.html   (97 words)

  
 Penn State NROTC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
In 1978 Captain Hanson graduated from Pennsylvania State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering and a NROTC commission as an Ensign.
In 1979, he served as Assistant Weapons Officer for four patrols onboard USS NATHAN HALE (SSBN 623).
In 1990, he reported as Executive Officer onboard USS MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL (SSN 708).
navy.rotc.psu.edu /public/cobio.html   (471 words)

  
 U.S. Navy reunion (May 19, 1999)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
In an attempt to gather former crew members for an August reunion, the USS Saint Paul Association is trying to make contact with seamen who were stationed on the cruiser USS Saint Paul CA 73 and the submarine USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul SSN-708.
The reunion will be held August 22-26 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He can be reached by phone at (770) 393-3185.
www.almanacnews.com /morgue/1999/1999_05_19.reunion.html   (94 words)

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