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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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Leadership Updates

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Update from the CO

1st Quarter 2026

2025 was a remarkable year for the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA crew, marked with momentous personal and team accomplishments, and with the promise of much more in 2026 and beyond. Over the course of this year, we have continued developing our understanding of this brand-new platform, which will underpin U.S. strategic deterrence into the 2080s. Our dedicated sailors have completed countless watchstation qualifications, enabling deeper system and operational understanding at all levels of the command, and ensuring the crew will be ready for each construction milestone. We have also continued building our strong partnership with the shipbuilders, and we look forward to supporting their incredible efforts to deliver this technological marvel to the Navy and the Nation.

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Update from the Chairman

1st Quarter 2026

In this update, I would like to focus on one of the most meaningful milestones in a ship’s life: the Christening Ceremony. The Christening is the moment when a submarine is formally given her name and identity. It is the point at which a ship transitions from a complex engineering project into a United States warship with a spirit, a legacy, and a purpose. From that day forward, she is no longer just steel, systems, and technology—she becomes a living symbol of our Navy and our nation.

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Videos

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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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