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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Quarterly Newsletter
Issue 3
We were off to the "races" in 2025 and are delighted to share the latest updates on the "First of its Class," the USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826). We hope you'll spend a little time "meeting" some of the amazing men and women who'll operate the USS District of Columbia in our Crew Updates. This issue also highlights our DC Namesake, Community Engagement events and construction updates. Please help us get the word out!
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January 08, 2026

"Patrolling" Naval Submarine League's 43rd Annual Symposium & Industry Update

The Naval Submarine League invited the USS District of Columbia Commissioning Committee to support their 8 January 2026 43rd Annual Symposium & Industry Update (ASIU) hosted in Carahsoft's Reston facility.

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December 13, 2025

USS District of Columbia Commissioning Committee Supports Wreaths Across America

On 13 December, members of the USS District of Columbia Commissioning Committee supported Wreaths Across America. Committee volunteers joined Legionnaires from DC's National Defense Post 46, The American Legion, to remember and honor nearly 1,800 Veterans, from every American war, interred at the Historic Congressional Cemetery. This is the second year the Historic Congressional Cemetery participated in the national nonprofit Wreaths Across America’s yearlong mission to "Remember, Honor, Teach".

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September 19, 2025

DC-Based Business Leaders Tour USS Pasadena (SSN-752)

A group of DC based business leaders had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour the USS PASADENA (SSN-752) and meet many of her Sailors on Friday, September 19. The tour provided business leaders the opportunity to learn about the mission of the Submarine Force before attendees were briefed on "their" submarine, the USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), which is expected to commission in 2029.

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May 29, 2025

The Larry Chambers Story

Learn more about the critical role  RADM Lawrence C. Chambers played during Operation Frequent Wind in rescuing a South Vietnamese pilot and his family during the evacuation of Saigon.

May 29, 2025

 RADM Lawrence C. Chambers Distinguished Graduate Award

Learn more about RADM Lawrence C. Chambers and his inspiring career.

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Update from the CO

4th Quarter 2024

The members of the crew were hand-selected and also volunteered for this assignment, which results in all of them being very excited to be here. The best part about this assignment is the talent level of each member of the crew and their work ethic.

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Welcome from the Chairman

4th Quarter 2024

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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