Deep Dive Issue 2
We are proud to publish Issue 02 of the Deep Dive, our newsletter highlighting the people, progress, and purpose behind the USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association and our growing community of supporters, the 3rd Crew.
In this issue, you’ll find:
• Coverage of the historic Keel Laying Ceremony, including remarks from ADM William Houston, RDML Todd Weeks, General Dynamics Electric Boat President Mark Rayha, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, and Ship’s Sponsor & Keel Authenticator Dr. Kelly Geurts.
• A full recap of the Meet the Sponsor Social, held at the Submarine Force Library and Museum on the eve of the Keel Laying, featuring Navy leaders, shipbuilders, Wisconsin representatives, donors, and members of the BB 64 community.
• A new historical feature, “USS WISCONSIN (SSBN 827): Guardian of the Homeland,” by Director John Lindstedt, launching a three-part series on the origins of Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines.
• Donor recognition, including a spotlight on Fluor and acknowledgments of our Gold, Silver, and Bronze Corporate Donors.
• Highlights from statewide and national Keel Laying Watch Parties, bringing together supporters from Madison, Manitowoc, Superior, and Norfolk.
• Program milestones as WISCONSIN (SSBN 827) advances toward Christening in 2028 and Commissioning in 2030.
Whether you are already a member of the 3rd Crew, a soon-to-be member, a donor, or a friend of the Association, the Deep Dive is your connection to the future crews, the mission they will carry forward, and Wisconsin’s proud maritime heritage.