Latest "USS Delaware" stories

Biden says sub he commissioned will enhance US security

In April 2020, with the coronavirus pandemic spreading across the United States, the Delaware was commissioned while underwater, a first for a Navy vessel.

18 months ago

First lady Jill Biden meets with families of USS Delaware crew

Naval Submarine Base New London is the primary U.S. Navy submarine base on the East Coast.

22 months ago

Delaware man campaigns for Navy to name new ship after Dover

It's been 74 years since the U.S. Navy has had a ship named in honor of Dover, and even that one, which was recommissioned, never made the active fleet.

By Mike Finney, Delaware State News

4 years ago

Jill Biden christens Navy submarine at Virginia shipyard

Jill Biden is the sponsor of the new Delaware. On Saturday, she broke a ceremonial bottle across the submarine’s bow at a Virginia shipyard.

5 years ago

Submarine Delaware to be christened, with Jill Biden smashing the bottle

The Delaware is the Navy’s newest Virginia-class attack submarine.

5 years ago

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