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Supporting the Commissioning and the Crew of the USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826)

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The Boat

The First of its Class

The USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826) is the first of 12 Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines being built. At a length of 560 feet and displacing 20,810 tons, the Columbia Class SSBN will be the largest submarine and most capable ever built by the United States. This is the first submarine and Class ever named for the District!
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The Commissioning

Man our ship and bring her to life!

The commissioning ceremony marks the acceptance of a ship as a unit of the operating forces of the United States Navy.
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Rear Admiral (Ret) David Goggins

From the committee

Welcome from the Chairman

"It is my distinct honor to introduce you to the USS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (SSBN-826), the lead ship of the Columbia class submarines. The commissioning committee will introduce Washingtonians to this remarkable vessel, familiarize the crew with the vibrant neighborhoods and rich culture of D.C. “beyond the monuments,” support STEM education for D.C. students with unique submarine-related projects, and more!"
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Become part of U.S. Naval history by supporting the commissioning of the USS District of Columbia. All contributions will enhance the quality of life for all those who serve aboard the USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826) as well as events leading up to and including Commissioning Week.

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In the Spotlight

Newport News Shipbuilding held a first-cut-of-steel ceremony earlier today to mark the start of advance construction for the Columbia-Class Submarine Program.
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Latest News

Here is the latest news about the commissioning

April 11, 2025

PCU District of Columbia Crew Members Conduct First Namesake Visit

10 PCU District of Columbia Crew members visited DC as part of a community engagement initiative to honor the boat’s Namesake. Namesake visits provide an opportunity for Sailors to build relationships and develop strong ties between the submarine and the city Washingtonians call home.

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April 11, 2025

Final Propulsor Component for USS District of Columbia Delivered

The U.S. Navy’s Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) delivered the final major propulsor component for the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), the future USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), to General Dynamics-Electric Boat (GDEB) on April 8. GDEB accepted the component in Philadelphia and transported it to the shipyard in Groton, CT, where it arrived on April 10.

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April 09, 2025

USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826) "Patrols" Sea Air Space 2025

The USS District of Columbia Commissioning Committee supported the Navy League of the United States Sea Air Space 2025 STEM Expo and April Conference and Exposition from April 6-9.

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Citizens in Support of the Sea Services

The Navy League of the United States, founded in 1902 with the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, is a nonprofit educational and advocacy organization that supports America's Sea Services. The National Capital Council fulfills this mission in Washington, D.C. and serves as the Lead Council, in partnership with Navy League Hampton Roads, for the USS District of Columbia SSBN-826 Commissioning Committee.
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. Historical photos and narratives courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). Images and videos of SSBN-826 courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII’s NNS.