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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Budget constraints': USS Topeka won't attend military event
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka announced on Thursday that the USS Topeka namesake committee won't be attending the city's ceremony to honor military service members due to budget constraints. Members of the USS Topeka namesake committee were planning to present the city with memorabilia from the recently decommissioned submarine. According to an email from a city spokesman, the cancellation comes as the Navy works to prioritize warfighting. 'Due to unforeseen budget constraints, members of the USS Topeka Namesake Committee can no longer attend the event,' City Spokesman Dan Garrett said. 'However, the celebration will continue as planned with performances by the Topeka West High School Band, Color Guard, and Drill Team, along with proclamations and special recognitions, including students entering military service and more.' Topeka could vote to cut its DEI Office, affirmative action The City of Topeka's ceremony to honor military service members will proceed as scheduled on Monday, May 5 at 5 p.m. in the Cyrus K. Holliday Building parking lot. 'It's with my deepest regret that I must cancel our hometown visit to the lovely city of Topeka,' said the Commanding Officer of the USS Topeka, Christopher W. Clevenger. 'As the Navy reprioritizes warfighting, some other programs, like namesake visits, were cut. I truly appreciate all of the hard work and time the city has dedicated to the visit, and we will continue looking for ways to have it funded.' Gov. Kelly declares state of disaster for fuel supplies The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka specialized in anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, anti-submarine warfare and surveillance and reconnaissance, according to the U.S. Navy. It was originally commissioned on Oct. 21, 1989 and is one of a handful of vessels that are named after Topeka. The USS Topeka was scheduled for decommissioning in 2024 alongside a number of other vessels, according to the U.S. Naval Institute. You can read more about the planned event by clicking here. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
USS Topeka submarine to receive special honors
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka leaders are inviting locals to swing by a special ceremony honoring a submarine that has a special connection to the Capital City. Dan Garrett, spokesman for the City of Topeka, said in a press release on April 22 that people are invited to attend a special ceremony at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 5 at the Cyrus K. Holliday parking lot in the downtown area. Members of the USS Topeka namesake committee will present the city with memorabilia from the recently decommissioned submarine. These historic artifacts will later be put on display at City Hall. Attendees can expect to hear live music from the Topeka West High School Band and a demonstration from the school's Color Guard and Drill Team. City of Topeka Mayor Mike Padilla will read a special proclamation for the event recognizing Military Appreciation Month. He will also present certificates of appreciation to high school students who are planning to pursue military service. 'These events are a powerful reminder of Topeka's deep respect for those who serve and have served,' Padilla said. 'Whether through honoring the legacy of the USS Topeka or recognizing local students entering the military, our community continues to show its gratitude and commitment.' Historic Kansas railroad fights for top spot in 'best scenic train ride' competition People are invited to attend a free concert by the U.S. Air Force Band at 7:30 p.m. at the Topeka Performing Arts Center on the day of the event. You can learn more about this performance by clicking here. The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka specialized in anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, anti-submarine warfare and surveillance and reconnaissance, according to the U.S. Navy. It was originally commissioned on Oct. 21, 1989 and is one of a handful of vessels that are named after Topeka. The USS Topeka was scheduled for decommissioning in 2024 alongside a number of other vessels, according to the U.S. Naval Institute. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Aboard a nuclear-powered submarine, 'everything changes on a dime'
By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) - "The role of the fast attack submarine is so dynamic that everything changes on a dime," U.S. Navy Commander Jeffrey Corneille said off the coast of Western Australia on the nuclear-powered submarine USS Minnesota in March. "As soon as my boss says go, we go," said Corneille, the ship's commander. A 2018 letter from the U.S. secretary of defence hangs on a wall in the Minnesota, expressing gratitude for its anti-submarine warfare and intelligence gathering in Europe. Giving pause for thought to an adversary is "not just important for the United States, it's important for all of our partners to work together to get to that", Corneille said. The submarine recently moved its home port from Hawaii to Guam, the first forward deployment of a Virginia-class submarine. "In time of conflict, that is where we replenish, repair and rearm," said Captain Neil Steinhagen, Commander of Guam's Submarine Squadron 15, which includes four Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack subs alongside the Minnesota. A port call at HMAS Stirling is preparation for hundreds of U.S. Navy personnel arriving in 2027, and Australians joining the crew of U.S.-commanded Virginia submarines. The Virginia's "34-year gas tank" gives it the speed to run down its adversary, said Steinhagen, describing the difference between nuclear propulsion and Australia's ageing diesel-electric submarine fleet, which lurk and listen in Indo Pacific chokepoints.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Aboard a nuclear-powered submarine, 'everything changes on a dime'
By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) - "The role of the fast attack submarine is so dynamic that everything changes on a dime," U.S. Navy Commander Jeffrey Corneille said off the coast of Western Australia on the nuclear-powered submarine USS Minnesota in March. "As soon as my boss says go, we go," said Corneille, the ship's commander. A 2018 letter from the U.S. secretary of defence hangs on a wall in the Minnesota, expressing gratitude for its anti-submarine warfare and intelligence gathering in Europe. Giving pause for thought to an adversary is "not just important for the United States, it's important for all of our partners to work together to get to that", Corneille said. The submarine recently moved its home port from Hawaii to Guam, the first forward deployment of a Virginia-class submarine. "In time of conflict, that is where we replenish, repair and rearm," said Captain Neil Steinhagen, Commander of Guam's Submarine Squadron 15, which includes four Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack subs alongside the Minnesota. A port call at HMAS Stirling is preparation for hundreds of U.S. Navy personnel arriving in 2027, and Australians joining the crew of U.S.-commanded Virginia submarines. The Virginia's "34-year gas tank" gives it the speed to run down its adversary, said Steinhagen, describing the difference between nuclear propulsion and Australia's ageing diesel-electric submarine fleet, which lurk and listen in Indo Pacific chokepoints.
Reuters
10-04-2025
- General
- Reuters
Aboard a nuclear-powered submarine, 'everything changes on a dime'
April 10 (Reuters) - "The role of the fast attack submarine is so dynamic that everything changes on a dime," U.S. Navy Commander Jeffrey Corneille said off the coast of Western Australia on the nuclear-powered submarine USS Minnesota in March. "As soon as my boss says go, we go," said Corneille, the ship's commander. A 2018 letter from the U.S. secretary of defence hangs on a wall in the Minnesota, expressing gratitude for its anti-submarine warfare and intelligence gathering in Europe. Giving pause for thought to an adversary is "not just important for the United States, it's important for all of our partners to work together to get to that", Corneille said. The submarine recently moved its home port from Hawaii to Guam, the first forward deployment of a Virginia-class submarine. "In time of conflict, that is where we replenish, repair and rearm," said Captain Neil Steinhagen, Commander of Guam's Submarine Squadron 15, which includes four Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack subs alongside the Minnesota. A port call at HMAS Stirling is preparation for hundreds of U.S. Navy personnel arriving in 2027, and Australians joining the crew of U.S.-commanded Virginia submarines. The Virginia's "34-year gas tank" gives it the speed to run down its adversary, said Steinhagen, describing the difference between nuclear propulsion and Australia's ageing diesel-electric submarine fleet, which lurk and listen in Indo Pacific chokepoints.
