Friends of the USS Albuquerque, Santa Fe & New Mexico Submarines

Can you believe the size of submarines today?

"Placed in the UNM Football Stadium, she (USS New Mexico) would completely fill the field and both end zones, and her bow would protrude 10 feet beyond the northern goalpost and her stern would be ...

Started by Doug R Jul 4.

Why I started this group. 2 Replies

On March 13, 1982 Nancy L. Domenici, wife of Senator Pete V. Domenici, christened the fast-attack submarine the USS Albuquerque SSN 706 in Groton CT. Since then the USS Albuquerque has participat...

Started by Doug R. Last reply by Doug R May 30.

Pressure Hull Complete on New Mexico Submarine

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding is on track to deliver the USS New Mexico 8 months ahead of schedule - pressure hull complete!

Started by Doug R May 28.

What is a Virginia Class Submarine?

Some day there may only be the USS New Mexico. The Virginia class submarines are slated to replace our aged Los Angeles class fleet. Thirteen LA class subs have already been decommissioned. I don...

Started by Doug R May 20.

Crests for each submarine

Started by Doug R May 16.

A native New Mexican will command SSN 779

Commander Robert Dain will be CO of the USS New Mexico when it's launched in January 2009.

Started by Doug R May 15.

Keep up with the USS New Mexico's construction

The USS New Mexico will be a Virginia Class submarine once it is launched.

Started by Doug R May 15.