Chief of the Boat Mark Shipley talks with AFRH Veterans.
Crew members listen to one of the Veterans play guitar before the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony started.
After lunch, the AFRH put the Crew to work serving dessert for their ceremony recognizing their Volunteers (L-R) Petty Officers Nathan Karasevich; Petty Officer Zacory Garnick: Chief Jeffrey Burns; and Chief John Benton.
Crew members took an opportunity to meet as many of the AFRH residents as possible and to hear their stories.
PCU District of Columbia Crew members finished their April Namesake Visit at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. First, everyone enjoyed lunch while swapping "sea stories" with some of the residents.
Crew members listen to President Lincoln's Cottage tour guide, Haley Bryant, give an overview of the room and Lincoln's time there.
USS District of Columbia Commissioning Committee members and PCU District of Columbia Crew Members listen to tour guide, Haley Bryant, give an overview prior to entering President Lincoln's Cottage.
Outside President Lincoln's Cottage, PCU District of Columbia Crew members gather before their guided tour. (L-R) ETNC(SS) Schuyler VanSickle; CDR Dave Phillips, Executive Officer; ITNC(SS/DV) Jessica French; MMAC(SS) Jeffrey Burns; MMN2(SS) Bianca Merritt; CSSCM(SS) Mark Shipley, Chief of the Boat; ETN2(SS) Zacory Garnick; MMN1(SS) Nathan Karasevich; and YNSC(SS) John Benton.
Crew Members from PCU District of Columbia (SSBN-826) enjoyed a guided tour of the Military Women's Memorial from Corinne Davenport during their Namesake Visit to the District of Columbia in April 2026.
PCU District of Columbia's Chief of the Boat, Master Chief Mark Shipley and USS District of Columbia Commissioning Committee Member, retired Fleet Master Chief Mike McCalip, enjoy a laugh together.
Commissioning Committee members and PCU District of Columbia take in a Nationals game.
Some of the Crew enjoy "baseball fare" with CAPT(Ret) Andy Wilde, Executive Director, Naval Submarine League, and Commissioning Committee member, FLTCM(Ret) Mike McCalip before a game at Nationals Park.
