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Sussex County Navy Week – October 19-25
Mark your calendar! The US Navy is coming to Sussex County for the first time for Sussex County Navy Week – October 19th through 25th. Sailors will engage with communities in Delaware through a series of performances, STEM educational activities, community events and service projects to showcase the modern fleet and mission-ready sailors. This will…
Read MoreChange-of-Command for USS Delaware
A change-of-command ceremony was held last week for the USS Delaware pierside at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Commander Robert Low turned over command of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to Commander Jason Patton, who has served previously on four other submarines. Delaware was commissioned in April of 2020 and has a crew…
Read MorePublic Commissioning Ceremony for USS Delaware Canceled
The commissioning ceremony for the future USS Delaware on April 4 in Wilmington has been canceled because of the current health and public safety restrictions of large crowds. The commissioning will take place administratively and the ship will begin normal operations with the fleet. The Navy will look for a future opportunity to commemorate the…
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