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Born from the original Commissioning Committee, the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization proudly supports the crew through care packages, events, and outreach, connecting the submarine to the people and spirit of New Jersey. In pursuit of this mission, the USS NEW JERSEY Commissioning Committee will uphold the values of the United States Navy and that of the State of NEW JERSEY.

- For th

e Commissioning of the USS NEW JERSEY: The Commissioning Committee will provide the financial means to conduct the appropriate commissioning activities for the USS NEW JERSEY.
- To the crew of the USS NEW JERSEY: The Commissioning Committee will work to develop a relationship between the crew and the State of NEW JERSEY.
- To the Donors: The Commissioning Committee will provide clear statements of visions and goals, be accountable to the donors’ trust and expectations, and to provide recognition of their support. Committee Board Members
President and Chairman: Stephen Hutton
Vice President: Carlton Hoye
Member: William Aitken
Member: Daniel Dermer
Member: Peter Engelman
Member: Dave Guirguess
Member: Timi Lindsay
Member: Marshall Spevak
Member: Joe Velez
Member: Jack Willard

Honorary Committee Members
Honorary Co-Chair: Dr. Susan M. DiMarco

Functional Roles Primary Contacts
Military Liaison: Peter Engelman
Political Liaison: Marshall Spevak
Fundraising: Peter Engelman
Event Planning & Management: Joe Velez/Timi Lindsay
Marketing/Merchandizing: Jack Willard/Marshall Spevak
Legal/Compliance: William Aitken

08/12/2026

Look who was spotted leaving Halifax this week.

USS New Jersey (SSN-796) headed back out to sea on August 10, wrapping up a five-day port visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, with escorts alongside. A big thank you to the people of Halifax for hosting our boat and her Sailors.

She is the third USS New Jersey and the first submarine to carry the name, and it is always a proud sight to see her on the water.

Curious how she got here? Our next newsletter follows the boat's journey all the way up to this Halifax port visit. You can sign up to read it at https://submarinenj.org/ .

Fair winds to the crew as they continue their patrol, and safe travels home.

Photo by Chris Perkins, shared by WarshipCam. Thank you for the great shot.

07/02/2026

What does it actually take to "earn your dolphins"?

Every submarine Sailor has to learn nearly every system on the boat, not just their own job, so that when something goes wrong underwater, the whole crew can respond together. It's one of the most demanding qualification processes in the military, and it's the centerpiece of our new quarterly newsletter.

This issue also welcomes the new Chief of the Boat aboard USS New Jersey (SSN-796), spotlights the New Jersey company helping the boat see, hear, and communicate, and rounds up what the crew has accomplished so far in 2026. Fitting timing too, with America's 250th coming up.

Take a look and share with anyone who supports our Sailors: https://submarinenj.org/newsletters/2026-q2.html

06/16/2026

Yesterday aboard the Battleship New Jersey in Camden, history came full circle.

We were honored to stand with 101‑year‑old World War II veteran Paul Robbins, believed to be the last living plankowner from the battleship’s original crew, as he was recognized with honorary plank ownership on both his beloved BB‑62 and the submarine that now carries the name forward, USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796).

Paul first reported to “Big J” as a teenager during World War II; more than 80 years later he sat beneath her guns wearing his SSN 796 ball cap, side‑by‑side with our chairman, Pete Engelman. In that moment, Paul became a living bridge, carrying the legacy of BB‑62’s original crew into the silent service of SSN 796 and all who sail in her.

Our Support Organization exists to keep that bridge and legacy strong, sustaining the connection between SSN 796, her crew of more than 130 submariners, and the citizens and communities of the Garden State who stand behind them.

Please join us in thanking Paul for a lifetime of service and in supporting the sailors who are writing the next chapter of NEW JERSEY’s story beneath the waves.

Thank you to the entire crew, speakers, Marshall Spevak, Julianne Dods for putting this together, all ... very well done ... as always!

04/30/2026

Big news for USS New Jersey (SSN 796).

The boat has officially completed Post-Shakedown Availability and is back in Navy hands.

If you have ever wondered what PSA actually is, here it is in plain language.

After a submarine is built and commissioned, it goes to sea and the crew puts it through real operations. That is where you learn what needs to be adjusted, improved, or upgraded.

PSA is the planned shipyard period where that work gets done.

It is not a setback. It is part of the process.

The name can throw people off too.

“Availability” does not mean the boat is available to deploy. It means the ship and the shipyard are set up and ready to do the work.

For New Jersey, that work included upgrades, maintenance, and system refinements that prepare the boat for what comes next.

This milestone reflects a lot of people:

The crew who took her to sea
The shipbuilders who brought her back in and did the work
The Navy teams behind the scenes
The families who supported all of it

It is a proud moment, even if it is a quieter one.

The boat has taken another step forward.

For actual photos from earlier this month, see https://www.hii.com/news/hii-redelivers-uss-new-jersey-ssn-796-from-post-shakedown-availability-at-newport-news-shipbuilding

Firepower for Freedom.

03/30/2026

The Jersey Diner is open for Q1 2026.

USS NEW JERSEY (SSN-796) is back in the water and rejoining fleet operations after major upgrades. This issue: crew visits, a Guinness World Record, the story of a NJ native who helped build the boats, and why a machine shop in Florence, NJ matters to undersea readiness.

Plus: E-ZPass vs. exact change. You will get it when you see it.

Read the full interactive edition or get the PDF: https://submarinenj.org/newsletters/

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USS New Jersey (SSN 796) Commissioning Committee P. O. Box 491
Colts Neck, NJ
07722

Website

https://submarinenj.org/

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