“I couldn’t be extra pleased with what this Hoosier crew has develop into and achieved throughout this deployment,” mentioned Cmdr. Scott Bresnahan, the commanding officer of USS Indiana. “All the time humble and hungry, every Sailor confirmed no ceiling within the face of a number of dynamic challenges throughout a novel geopolitical surroundings. Most significantly, this crew grew to become a good stronger household. Exceptionally supported by our family members at residence, the Battle Bass and her crew met and exceeded each expectation whereas deployed, leaving an indelible impression on me and our Hoosier household.”
The ceremonial first kiss upon return to homeport was awarded to Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Trogdon and his spouse and baby, Lexie and Tucker Trogdon. The ceremonial first hug was awarded to Francesca Osborne and her dad, Chief Petty Officer Kirk Osborne.
“That is the second we’ve been ready six lengthy months for,” mentioned Rhonda Hatchett, the command ombudsman and spouse of Petty Officer 2nd Class Cameron Hatchett. “The work our Sailors have been doing out at sea on behalf of our nation has been worthwhile and necessary. However now it’s time for his or her households to welcome them again residence. We’re all trying ahead to spending time collectively once more.”
Throughout its deployment – Indiana’s second full deployment since its 2018 commissioning – SSN 789 steamed practically 40,000 nautical miles. The submarine was deployed the U.S. European Command space of accountability and made port calls to Faslane, Scotland; Haakonsvern, Norway; and Rota, Spain.
USS Indiana is the third U.S. Navy ship launched underneath the title of the Hoosier State after battleships that served within the Spanish-American Warfare and World Warfare II, respectively. The submarine Indiana is greater than 377 toes lengthy and might displace practically 7,900 tons. SSN 789 operates underneath Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 12 in Groton, Connecticut.
“It’s an honor to welcome USS Indiana residence immediately from their profitable deployment. Cmdr. Bresnahan and his crew skilled lengthy and onerous to take Indiana to sea and challenge American army power to the world,” mentioned Capt. Thomas P. O’Donnell, commander of SUBRON 12. “We ask loads of these Sailors on deployment, and we ask much more of their family members, who maintain down jobs, handle households and lift kids of their absence. Immediately we will rejoice as these hard-working households have their beloved Sailors again of their arms as soon as once more.”
Quick-attack submarines are multi-mission platforms enabling 5 of the six Navy maritime technique core capabilities – sea management, energy projection, ahead presence, maritime safety and deterrence. They’re designed to excel in anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare, particular operations, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, irregular warfare and mine warfare. Quick-attack submarines challenge energy ashore with particular operations forces and Tomahawk cruise missiles within the prevention or preparation of regional crises.
