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crew members past and present, family and friends commemorated the 25th anniversary of USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), July 4 at the Nauticus Naval Heritage Museum in downtown Norfolk where the ship was commissioned. Named for the visionary admiral
and Chief of Naval Operations Arleigh “31-Knot” Burke, DDG 51 is the fl agship destroyer of a class spanning 62 active ves- sels in the U.S. Navy. An additional 11 are planned or are under construction. “Today, trust and confi dence, delegated
leadership, are more important than ever,” said Richardson during the memorial cere- mony. “These qualities stem from our ability to live and act in accordance with our core values.” “The margin of victory is razor thin,”
Richardson added. “We must learn fast to remain ahead and meet our sacred respon- sibility to defend our nation’s freedoms. It is a tough challenge, but one that I know our Navy can handle.” While visiting the site of the ship’s commissioning, the crew hosted a reception, showed off their ship to numerous visitors, and attended a Norfolk Tides baseball game during the holiday event. “This weekend is about remembering
the legacy of Adm. Arleigh Burke, the ship and the great Sailors who serve on board,” said Cmdr. Tom Myers, Arleigh Burke com- manding offi cer. “It is an honor and pleasure for my crew and I to celebrate not only the Silver Anniversary of the ship, but to also celebrate the independence of our country here.”
The four-day visit culminated with an
Independence Day fi reworks display pre- sented by the city of Norfolk. “Hopefully, we gave the public a
glimpse at the awesome seapower Arleigh Burke brings to bear in the defense of our country and allies,” said Myers. “We look forward to coming back again.”
Navy Unveils National Museum of the American Sailor
From From Naval History and Heritage
Command Communication and Outreach Division
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (NNS) -- The Great Lakes Naval Museum was offi cially re- named the National Museum of the Amer- ican Sailor during a ceremony and sign unveiling at the museum July 4. The Navy’s top enlisted Sailor, Master
Chief Petty Offi cer of the Navy (AW/NAC) Mike Stevens, was joined by retired Rear Adm. Sam Cox, director of Naval History and Heritage Command, North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham, Capt. James Hawkins, commanding offi cer of Naval Station Great Lakes, Jennifer Searcy, Ph.D., director of the National Museum of the American Sailor, and representatives from the Great Lakes Naval Museum Founda- tion and National Museum of the American Sailor Foundation to unveil the new sign in front of the museum. “Dedicated to telling the story of any-
one who has ever worn the Navy uniform, this building will do more than house his- tory,” said Cox. “The National Museum of the American Sailor will stand as a place for Sailors, Navy families and proud Americans to learn more about the Navy that serves them by using the history and experiences of our Sailors as the basis for its exhibits.” Cox and Stevens shared the news of the
name change with attendees of the Naval Station Great Lakes July Fourth Celebration with a speech and video presentation Mon- day evening. The National Museum of the American
Sailor name change signals a shift in vision from a regional focus to one that depicts the diverse history of Sailors who have served in the U.S. Navy. The name change also re- fl ects the interest of museum visitors, many of whom travel from across the country to attend the basic training graduations at the Navy’s Recruit Training Command. “What may appear as a simple name
change to some, for me, marks a recommit- ment to my shipmates that as a Navy, and as a Nation, we honor the service and sacrifi ce of all American Sailors,” said Stevens. The National Museum of the American
Sailor currently features exhibits on life in Navy boot camp, naval uniforms and tra-
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seum, and I welcome you all to visit. Our nation’s history would not be the same if it were not for the millions of American Sailors who have served in the United States Navy,” said Cox. The museum is located in Building 42
just outside the perimeter of Naval Station Great Lakes. Building 42, known as Hostess House, was built in 1942 and served as a visitors and reception center for almost one million American Sailors who came through Great Lakes during WWII. The former Great Lakes Naval Museum
was dedicated on Oct. 26, 1996 in Building 158 and opened to the public on Oct. 13, 1997. It became an offi cial Navy Museum in Building 42 in 2009, joining the Naval History and Heritage Command museum enterprise. The National Museum of the American
Sailor is one of ten museums in the naval history enterprise. Other museums include: National Museum of the United States Navy (Washington Navy Yard, DC); National Naval Aviation Museum (Pensacola, FL); Hampton Roads Naval Museum (Norfolk, VA); United States Navy Seabee Museum (Port Hueneme, CA); Submarine Force Library and Museum and Historic Ship NAUTILUS (Groton, CT); Naval Undersea Museum (Keyport, WA); Puget Sound Navy Museum (Bremerton, WA); Naval War Col- lege Museum (Newport, RI); and United States Naval Academy Museum (Annapolis, MD).
The Naval History and Heritage Com-
mand, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for the preservation, analysis and dissemination of U.S. naval history and heritage. It provides the knowledge foundation for the Navy by maintaining historically relevant resources and products that refl ect the Navy’s unique and enduring contributions through our nation’s history and supports the fl eet by assisting with and delivering professional research, anal- ysis and interpretive services. NHHC is composed of many activities including the Navy Department Library, the Navy Oper- ational Archives, the Navy art and artifact collections, underwater archeology, Navy histories, ten museums, USS Constitution repair facility and the historic ship Nautilus.
Michigan Undocks, Ending Historic Refi t
From Puget Sound Naval Shipyard &
Intermediate Maintenance Facility Public Aff airs
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Although USS Michigan (SSGN 727) only moved a few dozen yards July 8 when it left Dry Dock 2 for nearby Pier 5, the brief journey was a major step forward for the sub, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), and the Navy.
Michigan’s undocking marked the
beginning of the end of a Major Mainte- nance Period that began in August 2015 and included complex repairs in the sub’s sail, superstructure, engineering spaces and missile compartments, said PSNS & IMF Project Superintendent Kevin Looney. It also included the historic installation of the fi rst submarine living quarters for enlisted female Sailors. “Major alterations and improvements
in the submarine’s ability to navigate and communicate, as well as the fi rst berthing of enlisted women, sets the course to return this warship as a standard bearer for the fl eet,” Looney said. The complex task of constructing living
quarters for enlisted women aboard Mich- igan required a team eff ort from PSNS & IMF, Electric Boat and Michigan’s crew. Their mission was to accommodate up to three female chief petty offi cers without a change to the total complement of 20 CPOs, and to accommodate from nine to 36 women crew members without changing the total complement of 120. They accomplished this in part by enlarging the forward washroom, adding four showers by converting a bunk- room into shower space, splitting the aft washroom to allow for a shower/head com- bo and a watchstander head, and creating a new bunkroom from the old crew’s study. “It has been very exciting to watch this
part of history unfold in front of me,” said Melissa Kittrell, the project’s work integra- tion manager. “The very fi rst female enlisted Sailors have reported for duty during this MMP. As a former enlisted Sailor, I am so excited to be a part of this alteration and drive the work to completion.” Kittrell said making this alteration in the
boat’s structure alongside the other ongoing repair and production work created many challenges for the team. “Translating the designs on paper to the
actual steel of the 34-year-old boat was a feat that ship’s force, Shipyard employees and contractors tirelessly worked through,” she said. “The lessons learned will help future boats that will be receiving this alteration, and provide the capability to accommodate the next cycle of female enlisted Sailors coming through the pipeline that will serve on these warships.”
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