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Click on the button below the image of the passing of the Spyglass to watch the USS VERMONT SSN 792 Commissioning Ceremony video in it's entirety. Thanks to the Naval Submarine Base New London for making this available to us on their Facebook page.

CLICK HERE to view the USS VERMONT SSN 792 Commemorative Commissioning Ceremony

Announcing the "Vermonters Weekend" including tours of the USS VERMONT and an event for Vermonters, their guests, our donors and partners, along with the Crew and families of the USS VERMONT SSN 792. We have the Navy's commitment for this to occur, but don't anticipate a date will be published in 2021.

Notice of Reception Cancellation.docx

All tickets to the USS VERMONT SSN 792 Commissioning ceremony for Vermonters and invited guests have been mailed. Please check your mail closely and respond ASAP with ticket activations to confirm your attendance at the August 28th ceremony.

COMMISSIONING EVENT AUGUST 28 ITINERARY

Itinerary - USS VERMONT Commissioning 8-2-21.docx

For Historical information about the April 18, 2020
Administrative Commissioning Ceremony,
Please Scroll Through the Section Below

USS Vermont (SSN 792) Commissioning

Click on the image to hear Commander Charles "Chaz" Phillips III describe the USS VERMONT SSN 792 Commissioning ceremony ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Scroll through the itinerary below to see the proceedings for the April 18 ceremony presided over by Commander Phillips

Commissioning 1MC_press approved.docx

Ship's Whistle.mp4

Are you wondering what the USS VERMONT Ship's Whistle sounds like? Click above, and imagine it 19 times! It's easier to find the U.S. Navy Band's "Anchors Aweigh" or Frank Sinatra's "Moonlight in Vermont" if you'd like to experience all of the music played as part of the ceremony.

The Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) VERMONT hats were laid to rest at the end of the on-board, Crew only ceremony on Saturday morning as our sailors donned their new coyote brown USS VERMONT ball caps.

The image above is the patch given to each Crew member of the USS VERMONT from Sponsor Gloria Valdez. Gloria was there with the Crew in spirit, and along with her husband Tim, said a special prayer for their safety followed by a toast in honor of all the hard work over almost 6 years culminating with the delivery of the VERMONT by Electric Boat on April 17th and the Commissioning of the USS VERMONT on April 18th.

Representing all Vermonters, the Vermont Commissioning Committee presented several gifts to the USS VERMONT, and her Crew, that will reside permanently on board the boat for decades to come

A hand carved replica of the USS VERMONT donated by Calais sculptor Chris Miller. It was made from a remnant of the mahogany used by Chris from his sculpting of Ceres that sits atop the State House in Montpelier. See more about the carving on the link to WCAX's coverage on our "In the News" page.

A portrait of the USS VERMONT by award winning Woodstock artist Neil Drevitson. Neil envisioned the sub returning from a successful mission on a moonlit night with all her submariners safe and accounted for.

USS Vermont Becomes Latest Virginia-Class Fast-Attack Submarine in ServiceThe U.S. Navy commissioned USS Vermont (SSN 792), the 19th Virginia-class attack submarine, April 18.

The US Navy's coverage of the Commissioning of the USS VERMONT

The VCC was approached by League of Vermont Writers Robert Kershaw proposing books from Vermont authors for a Crew library. In partnership with the VCC, over 80 books were collected, many with inspirational messages from the authors, and presented to the USS VERMONT prior to her first lengthy underway.

USS Vermont commissioned Saturday morningThe USS Vermont is entering military service under subdued conditions because of the pandemic.

WCAX's coverage of the Commissioning of the USS VERMONT

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