USS New Jersey SSN 796 Support Organization

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/

12/23/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays to the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796)! 🎄

From Santa to the Nutcracker, the Grinch to a squad of snowmen - the entire holiday crew has reported aboard.

And yes… they’re all wearing the official 796 beanie. ❄️🧢

As we wrap up our first post‑commissioning year, we’re grateful for:
⚓ Coming together aboard the Battleship
🏛️ Honoring the ship at the NJ Statehouse
🪙 Launching our 1‑Year Anniversary Challenge Coin

But most of all - we’re grateful for YOU. Showing up, supporting the crew, and standing with the 796 every step of the way.

The crew is heading back to sea warm, well‑dressed, and reminded that New Jersey has their backs.

Happy Holidays, and HOOYAH SSN 796!

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11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving to the entire USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) family! 🦃

From the watchstanders holding the line on board today to everyone celebrating with family and friends at home, we hope you have a great holiday!

For our shipmates on duty, we found some silver linings for your Shipyard Thanksgiving that the whole crew will understand:

✅ Stationary Dining: No need for bungie cords on your tray today. Luxury dining at its finest!
✅ The "Fresh Air" Option: Taking out the trash doesn't involve a pressurized TDU launch... just a long walk to the dumpster. (Okay, still work, but at least the pier isn't moving).
✅ The "Mid-Rats" Forecast: Being dockside doesn't save anyone from the inevitable menu cycle! Get ready for:
Friday: Turkey Sandwiches
Saturday: Turkey Curry
Sunday: Turkey Tetrazzini
Monday: "Chef's Surprise" (Spoiler: It's Turkey).

Serious note: It takes a special kind of person to wear the dolphins. Whether you're on watch today or gearing up for the next mission, you are the heartbeat of this ship. New Jersey is incredibly proud of every single one of you.

Eat big, stay safe, and HOOYAH SSN 796!

👇 Drop a "🦃" below to show the crew some love!

🔗 Join the Support Org: https://submarinenj.org/

11/11/2025

📣 Veterans Day in the Garden State – Still Standing Watch

Veterans Day hits different when you know 130+ sailors from New Jersey’s own USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) are still out there, keeping watch in a nuclear-powered submarine.

At the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN-796) Support Organization, we’re here to honor every veteran...especially those still serving, right now, with Jersey grit and determination.

For your own reality check, watch their video posted on our homepage. This is real footage of the crew underway and in action. It’s powerful, it’s inspiring, and it shows exactly who we’re standing behind.

And speaking of Jersey pride: thanks to the Taylor Provisions Company, based in Trenton, New Jersey, in route is a legendary morale drop: pork roll (or is it Taylor Ham?)....hence the trivia and creativity we’ll feature in future updates.

🎄 To help support even more moments like this, we’re releasing the final batch of our 1st Year Anniversary Coins. Use code HOLIDAY25 for 25% off anything in our store: coins and gear that gives back directly to morale programs.

👉 https://submarinenj.org/

From the docks of Camden to deep under the sea, let’s keep showing up for the 796.

Happy Veterans Day!
Let’s keep at it.

Born from the legacy of the original Commissioning Committee, the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization carries forward the proud responsibility of sustaining the connection between the submarine, her crew, and the citizens of the great state of New Jersey.

10/13/2025

Happy 250th Birthday, U.S. Navy! 🇺🇸⚓️

From the first Navy ships authorized in 1775 to the quiet professionalism of today’s submariners, our Navy has protected America for 250 years, and the Silent Service has been part of that legacy for 125 years.

For USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796), this birthday is personal. Since her commissioning on Sept 14, 2024, the 796 crew—130+ sailors—has put in the work, often without headlines. Our mission is simple: boost morale and make sure every sailor and family feels New Jersey’s support.

This week, as Navy 250 celebrations come to our region (including Homecoming 250), help us turn pride into action:
• Sponsor a sailor award • Contribute to care packages • Volunteer at upcoming events • Share this post and tag a NJ friend who loves the fleet

Let’s show the 796 that New Jersey stands watch with them—today and every day.

09/14/2025

Happy 1st Anniversary to USS NEW JERSEY (SSN-796)!

One year since commissioning, the crew showed that the strength of a nuclear powered fast attack submarine is more than technology. At the anniversary gathering in Norfolk, we saw teamwork, family spirit, and growing mastery of their systems.

A highlight was honoring a sailor who had just earned his dolphins. In his remarks he focused on helping those coming up behind him, a reflection of integrity, accountability, and a culture that breeds excellence.

This is a crew backing each other up, celebrating together, and preparing to take their place in the fleet.

Happy Anniversary, 796.

Please share to support the boat, its crew, and their families, past and present.

08/05/2025

Friends of USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796), we have exciting news to share!

Since her commissioning, our submarine has been hard at work training and qualifying the crew. She is now in Post Shakedown Availability at Newport News Naval Shipyard getting final tweaks before returning to sea.

We also have a fresh look. Same mission, new name, new logo, and even more ways to support the 130 plus sailors who call USS NEW JERSEY home.

Coming up soon:
• Chief Petty Officer selectees will celebrate their advancement aboard the legendary battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB‑62).
• We will present a commissioned painting of the submarine to the State of New Jersey in September.
• Our team is helping throw the boat’s first commissioning anniversary party, and brand‑new underway jackets are on the way.

Want to see more? Check out our brand‑new website where you can:
• Watch a behind‑the‑scenes video of life underway.
• Shop in our ship’s store, every purchase supports crew morale.
• Drop us a note with your ideas or volunteer to help.

Visit https://submarinenj.org and stay part of the journey.

Thank you for your continued support, shares, and likes. Together we can keep our sailors motivated and show them how much we appreciate their service.

Born from the legacy of the original Commissioning Committee, the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization carries forward the proud responsibility of sustaining the connection between the submarine, her crew, and the citizens of the great state of New Jersey.

01/09/2025

Today, the USS New Jersey (SSN 796) Commissioning Committee honors the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter, a man of extraordinary achievements and service to our nation.

As a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (1947), President Carter earned his dolphins and served as a nuclear submarine officer, paving the way for innovation and excellence in the U.S. Navy’s submarine force. His contributions to the Navy and our country were recognized when the USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) was named in his honor—the third and final Seawolf-class submarine. Commissioned in 2005, it remains a testament to his enduring legacy as the only submarine to be named for a living president.

President Carter’s remarkable journey, from a young officer qualifying on submarines to his tenure as the 39th president of the United States, exemplifies his life of service.

We remember and honor his contributions to our Navy and our nation. Rest in peace, President Carter. ⚓💙

01/07/2025

The USS New Jersey Commissioning Committee extends its congratulations to the crew of the USS New Jersey (SSN 796) on earning the prestigious 2024 Battle Efficiency ("Battle E") Award! 🏆

Vice Adm. Rob Gaucher, commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT), announced the COMSUBLANT winners of the 2024 Battle Efficiency (“E”) Competition awards, Jan. 1.

The Battle “E” competition is conducted to strengthen and evaluate both command and overall Force warfighting readiness and to recognize outstanding command performance. The criterion for the Battle “E” Award is the overall readiness of a crew to execute its combat mission.

The Submarine Force executes the Department of the Navy’s mission in and from the undersea domain. In addition to lending added capacity to naval forces, the Submarine Force, in particular, is expected to leverage those special advantages that come with undersea concealment to permit operational, deterrent and combat effects that the Navy and the nation could not otherwise achieve.

The Submarine Force and supporting organizations constitute the primary undersea arm of the Navy. Submarines and their crews remain the tip of the undersea spear.

This incredible accomplishment reflects the dedication, professionalism, and readiness of the submarine's outstanding crew. We are so proud to see the newest ship to bear the name "New Jersey" upholding our state’s strong naval tradition with such distinction.

COMSUBLANT Battle “E” winners are the following:

USS North Dakota (SSN 784), Commander, Submarine Squadron TWO (CSS-2)
USS Virginia (SSN 774), CSS-4
USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), CSS-6
USS New Jersey (SSN 796), CSS-8
USS California (SSN 781), CSS-12
USS Florida (SSGN 728) (BLUE), CSS-16
USS Florida (SSGN 728) (GOLD), CSS-16
USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (BLUE), CSS-20
USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (GOLD), CSS-20

Bravo Zulu to the officers and sailors of USS New Jersey—you continue to make us proud!