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06-04-2025
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USS Iowa submarine commissioned in Groton
GROTON, Conn (WTNH) — A new U.S. Navy submarine was commissioned on Saturday in Groton. The USS Iowa is the 24th Virginia-Class Fast-Attack Submarine accepted into the fleet. The submarine is 377 feet long, can dive around 800 feet and is manned by about 135 Navy personnel. USS Indiana crew happy to be back at home base Refueling won't be necessary thanks to the reactor core, which is expected to last the entire lifetime of the ship. The commissioning came after a years-long process. 'She had her keel laid in 2019, she was christened in 2023 and this submarine we just got back from a little underway,' said Reactor Controlman Jason Patrick Stephens. 'I've been with the boat since November 2022 when it was in the building and not even in the water, ' said Lt. Audrui Femrite, Asst. Weapons Officer. 'Its been an amazing experience to see the boat float off with all the tests we've been through, sea trials, to see how this boat has developed especially the development of the crew as well.' This will be the third U.S Navy vessel and first submarine named after the state of Iowa. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-03-2025
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St. Baldrick's holds Coaches United Against Cancer event
WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — The St. Baldrick's Foundation held their annual Coaches United Against Cancer event in Windsor on Thursday. The event helps raise money for pediatric cancer research. Kids were able to strap on their cleats and play soccer. Some adults also shaved their heads for the cause. USS Indiana crew happy to be back at home base 'Seeing all these kids, happy kids here who are out here to support kids who are suffering, words can't describe how much is means to me and I think what it means to the families who endure cancer,' said Jon Cohn of Coaches United Against Cancer. The event has been held for 17 years and has raised almost half a million dollars. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-03-2025
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USS Indiana crew happy to be back at home base
GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Crew members of the USS Indiana submarine are back at their home port Thursday afternoon in Groton following their six-month mission at sea. The crew is glad to be home, and thanks to their service, parts of the world are a bit safer. Vietnam veterans honored statewide Thursday, commemorating 50 years since end of war The fast-attack sub, guided by Cmdr. Kyle McVay, has multi-mission capabilities, spans 377 feet and has a crew of 134 sailors. They have been away at sea supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. The time away from their loved ones has been tough on the sailors and their families. 'The hardest part was just calling her every time we went to port, because being under you always do your job,' said Christian Santiago, the cook for USS Indiana. 'I'm a cook , I basically feed my sea family.' 'There's no contact,' added Sonia Santiago of the Bronx, N.Y. 'You can send an email and hope and pray you get an email back, but more than likely it comes about six or seven days later.' These family members have a lot of catching up to do. But after three months, we're being told they could be deployed once again. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-03-2025
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Indiana's namesake ship, the USS Indiana, is returning home
GROTON, Conn. (WTWO/WAWV) — After six months at sea, Indiana's namesake ship, the USS Indiana, will return to its homeport in Groton, Connecticut, on Thursday, March 27. The USS Indiana is a Virginia-class fast-attack submarine that was commissioned in September of 2018 and is the third U.S. warship named after the state of Indiana. The submarine is commanded by Cmdr. Kyle McVay and during its six months at sea the crew executed the chief of naval operations' maritime strategy in supporting national security interests and maritime security operations, according to a press release from the Navy Office of Community Outreach. Fast-attack submarines are designed to excel in anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare, special operations, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, irregular warfare and mine warfare, according to the Navy Office of Community Outreach. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
