Brief Description
Picture a Virginia-class submarine, poised for its next mission. I spearheaded the upgrade project, meticulously crafting a detailed project plan that outlined every phase—from resource allocation to budget management. This artifact illustrates my strategic mindset and ability to keep complex projects on course, ensuring we meet our goals with precision.
USS Newport News (SSN-750), a Los Angeles-class submarine, is the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for Newport News, Virginia. The contract to build her was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia on 19 April 1982 and her keel was laid down on 3 March 1984. She was launched on 15 March 1986 sponsored by Mrs. Rosemary D. Trible, and commissioned on 3 June 1989. Mayor Jessie M. Rattley presented the ship with a commemorative plaque containing the poem “Newport News,” written by Newport News native Ronald W. Bell, whose poem “Admiral Rickover” also appears upon a plaque aboard the Los Angeles-class submarine Hyman G. Rickover.
| Name | USS Newport News |
| Namesake | The City of Newport News, Virginia |
| Awarded | 19 April 1982 |
| Builder | Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Laid down | 3 March 1984 |
| Launched | 15 March 1986 |
| Commissioned | 3 June 1989 |
| Homeport | Groton, Connecticut |
| Identification | MMSI number: 369970208Callsign: NHTV |
| Motto | Magni Nominis Umbra(Latin:”Under the shadow of a great name”) |
| Status | in active service |