Winds are amplified as they are funneled northeastward through the canal by the orientation of the canal with respect to the adjacent topography. Hints to make this successful: Your email address will not be published. But he cant go running, and he cant climb. Cunningham mentored 23 sailors in the building during day-to-day operations. Redesignated 30 May 1956 as Marine Barracks, Naval Ammunition Depot, Bangor, Washington. 0000000696 00000 n Revision 3 to our plan for our first in in person Luncheon at the NBK Bangor Trident Ballroom at 11:30 AM July 13, 2021. Navy plans called for the POLARIS FBM submarines to be operating in the Pacific. As an element of Task Unit 14.7.1 from September 1983 to May 1986, she was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation. You are serving your country and for me, I got to experience things I never even knew were going on. Georgia was redesignated to SSGN on 1 March 2004. They had his name and my name so that left about 11 words. We arrived at the SWFPAC conference room where we were all seated and our Navy League Treasurer, Dave Ellingson, presented Captain Baretela and Master Chief Mitch Erhardt with a certificate stating that our . Keith Fahlenkamp, SWFPAC Commanding Officer. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',127,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-4-0');"It is what we recognize today, and right behind him are all the men and women who manage every aspect of this operation," said Johnson. Junior Marines on their first enlistment typically serve two years with the unit before receiving orders to a standard Marine Infantry battalion for the rest of their enlistment. 0000005206 00000 n or SWFPAC Commanding Officers. On behalf of the Commanding Officer, Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific. We were busy, he said. When they returned, they began to hoist the missile, pulling against the ladder and cutting a nine-inch (230mm) hole in its nose cone. e )b%>X*&0gXsA%T10@1L@l S4#0 . Their daughter, Jennifer, is a migratory bird specialist for the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, based in Washington D.C. And son, John, serves on missions with Children of the Nations and is the water quality control manager for the Kitsap Health District. [16], In December 2010, a bolt inadvertently left in one of the sub's engine housings did $2.2 million in damage and forced the boat into three months of repairs. Navy plans called for initial deployment of the new TRIDENT submarine to be in the Pacific. The following unit and campaign awards have been awarded to MCSFBn Bangor: Navy/Marine Corps Navy Unit Citation (NUC) Streamer, Navy/Marine Corps Meritorious Unit Citation (MUC) Streamer with 4 Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Streamer with 3 Bronze Stars. 2023 www.kitsapsun.com. The U.S. SWFPAC reopened after passing inspection under a new commanding officer on 9 January 2004. Rainier, the names of all the places he served engraved on gold plaques and a model of the missile that was aboard the subs where he served. Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) provides assembly, storage, checkout . Everything was planned so well, he said. Marines assigned to the battalion are assigned a secondary Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 8152 (Marine Corps Security Force Guard). "Today is a very special moment, and I hope each of you will treasure what we will witness during this change of command," said Johnson. Placed under Operational Control of Naval Submarine Base Bangor, Washington, on 1 February 1977. I can't tell you how important it is to get that right every time, said Baretela. February 15th, DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled, Version: 378719a7422dbf16a653a31d0524fb9a2058ed47_2023-04-20T10:09:12. He also worked to design the Naval Base Kings Bay which is the east coast equivalent of Bangor. Its mission is to provide dedicated security support to Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific (SWFPAC) operations. USS Georgia (SSBN-729/SSGN-729), an Ohio-class submarine, is the second vessel of the United States Navy to be named for the U.S. state of Georgia. pressurized vessel; a second vendor developed an abrasive additive which reacts with the lead All RTT Marines attend the Close Quarter Battle School, which is 7 weeks long (not including platoon tryouts, spin-ups, and the post-Schoolhouse breaking in period.) SWFPAC Holds Change of Command Ceremony - GlobalSecurity.org He and his wife are world travelers and have been on every continent and to China, North and South Africa and Australia. The Recapture Tactics Team (RTT) specializes in SWAT procedures. -/'[$OP# LMi ) Today, SWFPAC provides assembly, storage, check-out, on-load, and off-load of . "SWFPAC, your superior professionalism and expertise is evident in everything you touch. Plan. (2) Using the "coastlines and waters" diagram, which shows all U.S. SSBNs and SSGNs (identified as C4 SSBNs . Rich Massie said. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Sgt major chambers. 0000001153 00000 n On 22 March 1986, three miles south of Midway Island, USSSecota(YTM-415) had just completed a personnel transfer from Georgia, when Secota lost power and collided with Georgia's stern plane. Facebook The Marines and Sailors learn to violently recapture and take back by force, the United States personnel and property that has been stolen or otherwise compromised. Bangor, Washington, was announced on 16 February 1973, with the selection of Bangor as the initial base for the new TRIDENT SSBN. The monthly luncheons are held at the Bangor Conference Center in Trident Ballroom on base at Bangor, on the second Tuesday of the Month. Rear Adm. Stephen E. Johnson, the Navy's director of strategic systems programs, removed Block on Friday because of "a loss of confidence in his ability to continue to . "Without their professionalism, dedication, and their steadfast commitment to our Navy and our nation's strategic deterrent mission, all of the accomplishments that you cited would not have been possible.". She was awarded her second Meritorious Unit Commendation for Submarine Operations between February 1986 to August 1986. Initial 87 sites located on U.S. territory (Atlantic and Pacific) were identified as candidate locations for the refit complex. In June 2004, SUBASE Bangor merged with Naval Station Bremerton. Two 20-year-old Marines died of injuries and three other Marines were injured. 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SWFPAC reopened after passing inspection under a new commanding officer on 9 January . Mcsfbn commanding officer. Capt. Georgia's crew was unaffected. In their retirement home, above the fireplace is a shadowbox filled with Navy memorabilia, including a U.S. 0000005524 00000 n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Being a commanding officer is what you aspire to do throughout your Navy career. Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific (SWFPAC) Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Silverdale, Washington. Losing one's clearance can also be punished under the UCMJ. How true. Besides the strategic missile processing facility, the Bangor shore activity would include a submarine base (SUBASE), a TRIDENT Refit Facility (TRIREFAC), and a TRIDENT Training Facility (TRITRAFAC). There, he served as the commanding officer of the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific Command at Bangor from 1985 to 1992, a full seven years, longer than any other commanding officer in Bangor's history. Redesignated 23 April 1952 as Marine Barracks, Naval Torpedo Station, Keyport, Washington. SWFPAC reopened after passing inspection under a new commanding officer on 9 January 2004. Wash. (Nov. 5, 2015) Capt. The three injured crewmembers involved in the incident were released from the hospital. "Petty Officer Cunningham works 'behind the wire,' and every missile we process goes through him. In January 1985 she started her first strategic deterrence patrol. It would also affect the operations of small craft and YTT's from NUWES Keyport utilizing the KB Dock complex. Two Secota crewmen trapped in her engine room were lost. Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) provides assembly, storage, checkout, onload and offload of Trident missiles; ensures custody, accountability and control of nuclear weapons and material; publishes and maintains START procedures and conducts START inspections; and provides technical engineering services for guidance, missile, and launcher support equipment. Story Number: NNS080628-12 Release Date: 6/28/2008 9:08:00 AM. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'stat_source_id', 44); Georgia's crew was unaffected. The longest-serving limited duty officer in the Navy, Capt. Commissioned as POLARIS Missile Facility Pacific (POMFPAC) in 1964, the POLARIS A3 missile facility was in full production and providing the Fleet with high-quality missiles by December of that year. Southwest setting flood currents are normally in the 0.6 to one kt range. If a submarine commanding officer has passed through the Hood Canal Bridge once, a pilot is optional on departures. The final outload was in September 1987. She was awarded her second Meritorious Unit Commendation for Submarine Operations between February 1986 to August 1986. [16][17][18] He chose Penn State University because it was close to home. Thats how Kiess sees things from his recliner in his retirement community in Silverdale. The unit is active at a number of regional civic and sporting events and unit sponsored summer parades. SWFPAC was established in 1964 as the POLARIS Missile Facility Pacific. Installations: NB Kitsap (Bangor, Bremerton, Keyport, Manchester) NAVSTA Everett (Jim Creek, Smokey Point, Pacific Beach) NAS Whidbey Island (Ault Field, Seaplane Base, NOLF Coupeville) I could only send three messages to him and each could only be 15 words long. One officer and several enlisted sailors were disciplined over the mishap.[17]. She was launched on 6 November 1982 sponsored by Mrs. Sheila M. Watkins, and commissioned as a fleet ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) on 11 February 1984, with Captain A.W. USS Georgia (SSGN-729) - Wikipedia When they returned, they began to hoist the missile, pulling against the ladder and cutting a nine-inch (230mm) hole in its nose cone. Reporter Peiyu Lin covers the military for the Kitsap Sun. It's an important task to ensure all the moves we conduct are well coordinated. He studied engineering and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. |page=A8 USS Georgia (SSBN-729/SSGN-729), an Ohio-class submarine, is the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the fourth state. As a result, it recommended to relocate the Navy Reserve Command to Naval Support Activity Norfolk, VA, except for the installation management function, which would consolidate with Navy Region Southwest at Naval Station San Diego, CA, Navy Region Northwest at Submarine Base Bangor, WA, and Navy Region Midwest at Naval Station Great Lakes, IL. I was 22 when I entered the Navy, he said. [4] In November 1984, she arrived in her home port of Bangor, Washington. The sunken vessel was a surface patrol boat that the Navy used in routine waterborne patrol operations, said Naval Base Kitsap spokesperson Joe Kubistek. He is now in private business in Vermont. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. SWFPAC) Manchester. 0000002400 00000 n She said she could not comment on the reassignments, or what led to the sweeping personnel action. He was an outdoors kind-of-guy, Caroline said. requirements. On 22 March 1986, three miles south of Midway Island, harbor tug USSSecota(YTM-415) had just completed a personnel transfer from Georgia, picking up a submarine crewman who was going on emergency leave, when Secota lost power and got hung up on Georgia's starboard stern plane while the sub's propeller continued to turn. NCO's and above are considered to be on a career enhancing "B-billet", or Special Duty Assignment, and typically serve three years with the battalion. Because of an increasing workload, SWFPAC moved into an "Increased Contractor Participation" mode in 1977. In fact, so good that the noise and ruckus in his study hall disrupted his studying. There are few regrets in Dean Kiess life. This challenge aligns with the goals placed by SECNAV and it is great to see tenant commands working hard to reduce energy consumption as evidenced by the SWFPAC team during the challenge. SUBASE Bangor has a complement of three 2,000 hp YTB tugboats and a twin-screw 1,600 hp commercial tug. Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) managed the recovery operations with support from Mobile Dive Salvage Unit 1, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Building managers were responsible for 10 components, but mostly the actions of building personnel affected the conservation of energy. 0000002685 00000 n The officer in charge of construction (Bangor) was established on 4 September 1973, and the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Bangor was approved on 26 December 1973. Since the first TRIDENT I (C4) deployment, seven additional Ohio-class TRIDENT submarines have been outloaded at SWFPAC and deployed in the Pacific. Tour of Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific | Bremerton-Olympic Tom Zwolfer, Naval Base SWFPAC receives award for energy conservation, Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Gaddis IV, Petty Officer 3rd Class Charles Gaddis IV, Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Det. My father was career Navy, she said. "That was my most favorite assignment," he said of being in charge at Bangor. A 2001 Kitsap Sun article below in the external links portion provides additional details. On behalf of the Commanding Officer, Strategic Weapons Facility. In addition to its guard mission, the MCSFBn maintains a Ceremonial Drill Team which is the only one of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. He then reported to the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair Groton, CT where he participated in the delivery of PCU VIRGINIA (SSN 774) and then served as the lead ship coordinator for PCU HAWAII (SSN 776). The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut on 20 February 1976 and her keel was laid down on 7 April 1979. The hard times were when he was gone for months, she said. But the memories of his 30-year career in the U.S. Navy are as clear as the sky on the day of a recent visit to hear about his military journey. On 7 November 2003, while Georgia was docked at Bangor, Washington, her C-4 Trident I missiles were offloaded. It was a great time. Northwestvar cid = '8870188826'; Typically, only a small fraction of the Marines and Sailors who are permitted to try out for CQB Platoon are actually selected from the grueling two-week selection process. [23], The Spanish Foreign Ministry lodged an official protest when Georgia docked at Gibraltar in April 2022.[24]. SgtMaj Brendan Chamburs. If you do not have base access, you will need to provide your date of birth and city of birth. [7] That sank Secota within two minutes. Trident Refit Facility, Bangor WA, has The commanding officer of the Blue crew at the time of the accident - Captain David Adams - was relieved of duty on 4 January 2016 by Rear Adm. Randy Crites. The increased runoff adds to tidal flow during the ebb, increasing the current speed to two kt. and we accept cash or checks, no credit cards. Anyone who plans a military career has to marry the right person, Dean Kiess said. var lo = new MutationObserver(window.ezaslEvent); Today his life is more about reading, playing cribbage and socializing with the others who live in the community. Captain fahlenkamp. ins.style.width = '100%'; He retired at the rank of captain. lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId + '-asloaded'), { attributes: true }); SILVERDALE, Wash. (NNS) -- More than 400 family members, friends, guests and staff of Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) gathered outside SWFPAC headquarters at Naval Base Kitsap during a traditional change of command ceremony June 27. This page was last edited on 28 March 2023, at 18:37. There is also a Recapture Tactics Team (RTT) organic to the battalion. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[468,60],'globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-3','ezslot_9',126,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-3-0'); No anchorages exist at SUBASE Bangor. Northwest, Strategic As for a career in the Navy, he tells anyone thinking about it to do it. "For the past three years Capt. Wind alone is not a problem for moored submarines, but it does cause waves to wash over their hulls. Mcsfbn Battalion Senior Enlisted advisor. It was during the Cold War and our mission was to keep peace. Since his stroke, Kiess hasnt been able to do some of the things he enjoys. Stephen Oliver - Program Planning Division Head - SWFPAC (US - LinkedIn 153 were here. USS Georgia (SSGN-729) | Military Wiki | Fandom Page last modified: 151 . Free showing of SING for military and their families Jan. 7, By LaPora Lindsey Spouse to Spouse January 25, 2017 1:30 am, Subscriber Center Port Orchard Independent, Boost your credit with a Credit Builder Loan, Variety of entertainment coming up at BIMA, Hood Canal device installed to save salmon. LaSota added thanks to the members of the SWFPAC team for their encouragement, mentoring and support during his time as commanding officer.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'globalsecurity_org-box-4','ezslot_3',128,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-globalsecurity_org-box-4-0'); "SWFPAC has been the most challenging and the most rewarding tour in my naval career," said LaSota. Rank Abbreviations. The Navy also initiated consultations with other agencies to further attempt to minimize the impact to cultural and natural resources caused by the incident, according to NBK. 0000002443 00000 n The process proceeded smoothly until tube number 16. He also has a masters degree in science of mechanical engineering from the U.S. By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Maebel Ysog Tinoko, Fleet . However, full formal activation of the SUBASE, along with activation of the TRITRAFAC and the TRIREFAC, was delayed until 1 July 1981. [19] Domonick2022. In fact, Ive had a wonderful life. The couple has three children, now 42, 46, and 48 years old. The Battalion is organized into several Marine Guard Platoons and Navy Master-At-Arms Divisions. Perform professional . Northeast setting ebb currents in the range of 1.0 to 1.2 kt are common adjacent to the SUBASE. 0000002080 00000 n TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The security patrol boat is at the end of its planned service life and . He is also our urinalysis coordinator, and does all the legwork to ensure our workforce maintains only the highest standards of personal conduct and integrity.". Commanding Officer, NAVFAC Northwest. Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Gaddis IV | Block, the commanding officer of Bangor's nuclear weapons facility, has been relieved of duty, according to a Navy spokesman. All the time I was working to design that base, it was my dream job to come out here and be in command, he said. If tug assistance is required, pilotage is mandatory. %PDF-1.6 % 22 terms. I did it because I thought it would be good practice for the other college entrance exams, he said. 0 Story Number: NNS080628-12 CAPT Keith Fahlenkamp entered the Navy as a Nuclear Power Officer Candidate, reporting as an instructor to Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in 1999 where he taught Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow to enlisted students and Electrical Engineering to officer students. The Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Bangor (MCSFBn Bangor) is part of the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment. Capt. 41 20 Honored were Missile Technician 1 Class (Submarines) Brent Cunningham who was cited for his work at the vertical missile packing building as leading petty officer. savings of $50,000 per boat. He lives in Bremerton. When they were young, like most Navy wives, Caroline did everything. The utilization rate depended on the refit complex capabilities and a compatible SSBN design. 0000005558 00000 n In August 2009, Georgia began first SSGN deployment. His efforts streamlined processing, made missile repairs more efficient, and helped create a strong culture of watch team backup and teamwork. In 2003 Fahlenkamp completed the Submarine Officer Basic Course and conducted a refit and patrol onboard the USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN 735B) as part of his Engineering Duty Officer Dolphin qualification. In addition to the new pier, construction included an above-ground 10,000-gallon diesel fuel storage tank and a 200-square-foot armory. Fahlenkamp served as the Assistant Weapons Officer at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific from 2010 2012. He also worked as the command motorcycle safety officer, ensuring 100 percent compliance with all requirements for the command's 18 motorcyclists, and was a key member of the area Traffic Safety Council. For more news from Naval Base Kitsap, visit www.navy.mil/local/kitsap/. Coordinates with the . In July 2001, a V-150 armored vehicle rolled over. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',127,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-4-0');Currents in Hood Canal, a semi-enclosed basin, are largely tide driven. Local air regulators have identified this as This number was eventually reduced to five: Yorktown, Virginia; Charleston, South Carolina; Bangor, Washington; King's Bay, Georgia; and Cape Kennedy, Florida. But she said, when she married Dean in 1962, she knew what she was in for. Southwesterly winds directly impact Bangor's dock facilities due to the orientation of Hood Canal. However, if tugs are alongside a submarine, wave motion may cause the tugs to pitch up and down with potential damage to the submarine hull. USS Georgia (SSGN 729) history - U.S. Carriers "What has made it so rewarding has not been the accolades that come from achieving great accomplishments or the recognition associated with achieving first time events, but what makes this tour more special than any other is the people.". The primary berthing facilities at SUBASE Bangor consist of four separate pier complexes: "KB" Docks, Delta Pier, Marginal Pier, and Explosive's Handling Wharf. Tom Zwolfer, Naval Base Keith Lyles, commanding officer of SWFPAC; his executive officer, Phillip Jackson; weapons officer Marshall Millett; and command master chief Steven Perry were relieved of duty, Sims said. The floating bridge was partially destroyed by winds/waves on February 13, 1979 during an extremely strong wind storm. They also use the Explosives Handling Wharf and the drydock on Delta Pier. The challenge uses friendly competition to establish and strengthen the command energy climate by encouraging energy efficient behaviors. SWFPAC's commanding officer, Captain Keith Lyles, was relieved of command on 19 December, followed by his executive officer, Commander Phillip Jackson, weapons officer, Commander Marshall Millett, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Command Steven Perry. When he was in charge of Bangor, he had as many as 400 civilian workers, 400 sailors and more than 400 Marines in his command. Doors open at 11:00 and lunch will begin at 11:30 AM. Throughout the incident, the Navy communicated closely with the United States Coast Guard representatives and kept them informed of any environmental issues or concerns and the status of its recovery operations. Bangor is located on the Kitsap Peninsula on the shores of Hood Canal. read more, Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Gaddis IV | 151105-N-EC099-012 SILVERDALE, Wash. (Nov. 5, 2015) Capt. Her Gold Crew was awarded the Comsubron Seventeen Battle Efficiency Award for 2001. [12][13][14] This Month's Luncheon Speaker is Capt Michael Elmstrom, Commanding Officer Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific. Ten people were rescued, including the Georgia crewman who had just transferred to Secota. Since January 1997, he has served as commanding officer of SWFPAC, which supports and maintains missiles and warheads carried by the Trident . [6] In November 1984, she arrived in her home port of Bangor, Washington. From March to April 1984 she went on her shakedown cruise and test-launched a Trident C-4 missile in the Eastern Test Range on 7 April 1986. LMSC was awarded a contract for A3 processing support in the calibration operations and various maintenance support buildings. Activated 16 September 1896 as Marine Barracks, Puget Sound Naval Station, Washington. This ship was later converted to a guided missile submarine (SSGN) for carrying guided cruise missiles instead of fleet ballistic missiles in its missile compartment. People everywhere are good. Because of the steep terrain on both sides of Hood Canal, heavy rain causes heavy runoff. Small boat that sank near Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor recovered DVIDS - News - SWFPAC receives award for energy conservation xb```" 9b }b=A1\4. worked closely with the Repair Department to develop a new wet abrasive The cause of this incident as well as damage to the vessel remain under investigation, Kubistek said. Timothy J. A Navy investigation revealed discrepancies with his behavior that were not reported as required under the PRP program. But Kiess said it wasnt hard at all. [20], In December 2010 a bolt was left in the submarine's reduction gears. It was also on 19 August 1974 that LMSC was awarded the TRIDENT I (C4) and OSDP Contract. And there was a lot of back and forth in those 30 years, too, he said. Timothy J. They also use the Explosives Handling Wharf and the drydock on Delta Pier. 450 followers . var container = document.getElementById(slotId); Each awardee was presented a soaring eagle statuette engraved with their names by Council President Tim Katona. SSP: Locations - Navy Marines and Sailors are given an opportunity, if the Command allows them, to try out for RTT. Representatives of the responsible Submarine Squadron and Group Commander, Base . It caused $2.2 million in damage and forced the boat into three months of repairs. SWFPAC (US Department of Navy) Mar 2007 - Present16 years 2 months. The Barracks has since grown steadily in size and responsibility. Block during the ceremony. Following the SWFPAC tour, he was assigned to PEO Submarine in Washington DC as the Non Propulsion Electronics System design and integration lead for the COLUMBIA submarine. NBK's commanding officer . LtCol Christopher Esrey. 0000016951 00000 n Georgia was undamaged.[5][6]. Manage Settings %%EOF SWFPAC was established in 1964 as the POLARIS Missile Facility Pacific. He said the base at Bangor was different from others in that it was built with all of the infrastructure that was needed to support the submarines of the time and those in the future. |url=. 0000001344 00000 n Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Anytime winds approach 50 kt, the Hood Canal Bridge is closed to auto traffic and kept in an open position to reduce wind stress on the bridge structure. November 24, 2004 USS Georgia (SSGN 729) arrived at its new homeport of Norfolk, Virginia.

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