USS Wyoming undocks at shipyard

Posted 12/12/19

The state’s namesake submarine, the USS Wyoming (SSBN-742), successfully undocked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard last month, hitting a key milestone in a planned overhaul of the ship.

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USS Wyoming undocks at shipyard

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The state’s namesake submarine, the USS Wyoming (SSBN-742), successfully undocked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard last month, hitting a key milestone in a planned overhaul of the ship.

“Wyoming is now one step closer to completing its Engineered Refueling Overhaul and providing superior warfighting capability back to the fleet,” said Shipyard Commander Cpt. Kai Torkelson. “This is a critical piece in the country’s nuclear deterrence strategy, as Wyoming and the other Ohio-class submarines make up one leg of the nuclear triad.”

The USS Wyoming has been at the shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, since January 2018, undergoing refueling and modernization. In a first for the shipyard, Enlisted Women at Sea ship alterations are being performed onboard, modifying the layout of berthing areas.

Navy officials say the team working on the Engineered Refueling Overhaul (ERO) have completed some of the work early and with first-time quality while setting “new standards in safety and boat cleanliness.” Injury rates have been exceptionally low, the Navy says.

NAVSEA Commander, Vice Admiral Tom Moore said getting boats like the USS Wyoming back to the fleet is an important part of maintaining stability and responding to crises around the world.

“We use the term ‘Great Power Competition’ to describe today’s military climate. Other countries, specifically China and Russia, are growing their militaries to improve their political and economic standing in the world,” Moore said. “Our Navy is the primary tool the United States has to maintain global order and stability.”

The USS Wyoming is the third U.S. Navy ship to be named after the Equality State.

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