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PEARL HARBOR, HI — The much-anticipated homecoming of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) marked a proud and deeply emotional day for the Pearl Harbor Navy community. Following a demanding, high-tempo deployment from Thanksgiving 2025 through May 2026, the "Silent Stinger" safely returned to its homeport, closing a six-month chapter of vital forward-deployed operations. To the families, loved ones, and friends gathered on the pier: Congratulati

The Executive Officer, Chief of the Boat, and crew of USS North Carolina (SSN 777) spent Charlotte Navy Week answering questions about submarine life, STEM careers, and service aboard one of the most advanced machines ever built. Students and families gained a rare firsthand look inside America's submarine force.

In October, the Naval Academy football team visited Charlotte to play the UNC Charlotte 49ers. To the delight of the spectators, the Commanding Officer of the USS Charlotte SSN 766, Commander Anthony Stranges USN, welcomed the audience via a pre-recorded greeting played on the stadium Jumbotron. In a pre-game ceremony, ensigns flown over the 766 were presented to the UNC Charlotte Chancellor, Dr. Sharon Gaber, by North Carolina State Representative Jason Saine; to the North C

The North Carolina Submarine Museum Foundation was recently featured in regional media, highlighting growing momentum behind the proposed submarine museum and workforce innovation center in Wilmington, North Carolina. The article outlines a key milestone: the Wilmington City Council’s unanimous vote on May 7, 2024, supporting the Foundation’s vision to locate the project in the Port City. This local support is a critical step as the Foundation continues efforts to secure stat

The first U.S. Naval ship bearing the Asheville name launched at Charleston Naval Shipyard on July 4, 1918. The ship’s ceremonial sponsor was Miss Alyne J. Reynolds, daughter of Dr. Carl V. Reynolds, Asheville’s city health officer during the 1918 influenza outbreak. The Reynolds’ family home, now the Albemarle Inn at 86 Edgemont Road, is listed on the National Historic Register. On March 3, 1942, the USS Asheville PG-21, a single-screw, steel-hulled gunboat, encountered thre

The North Carolina Submarine Foundation, in partnership with the city of Asheville, dedicated a monument to the 166 crew members on Sunday, March 3, at 2 pm in historic Riverside Cemetery. All citizens of Asheville were welcomed to attend. The Guest Speaker was Admiral Samuel Cox US Navy (RET), Director of the Naval and Heritage Command. Although never forgotten by its namesake city, the PG-21 had not been permanently commemorated within Asheville. The monument within River