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USS Missouri Galley Artwork Designer Visits Boat

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Jeffrey Goddard, a graphic designer from Toronto, Canada visited the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) March 30, where his artwork is featured in the boat's galley.

The "Mo' Blues & BBQ" logo is prominently displayed at the start of the food line as well as on all the shirts of the culinary specialists who work in the Virginia-class submarine's galley.

"It's a hobby and I really enjoy it," said Goddard. "The U.S. Navy is so generous, you call someone and they try to help out. I'm really impressed."

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USS Missouri Changes Commanders

USS Missouri Change of Command Ceremony held on April 20, 2012.
Photo by U.S. Navy.

GROTON, Conn. - Virginia-Class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780), held a change of command ceremony aboard the submarine at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton April 20.

Cmdr. Mike Luckett relieved Cmdr. Tim Rexrode during the time-honored ceremony.

"Today is about the Missouri officers and crew because they are the ones actually did everything over the past three years," said Rexrode. "The Submarine Force gave me the opportunity to lead a tremendously talented wardroom and crew - one that I think is the very best."

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Commander Mike Luckett - Biography

USS Missouri SSN-780 undocking from Electric Boat 12 August 2011
Photo by U.S. Navy.

Cmdr. Luckett, from Banning, California, graduated with distinction from United States Naval Academy in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture.

At sea, Luckett has served as a Division Officer onboard USS Jefferson City (SSN 759), home ported in San Diego, California; as Engineer Officer of USS Houston (SSN 713), home ported in Bremerton, Washington and Apra Harbor, Guam; as Executive Officer of USS Pennsylvania (Gold) (SSBN 735) home ported in Bangor, Washington; and as Commanding Officer of USS Missouri (SSN 780), home ported in Groton, CT, since April 2012.

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USS Missouri Upgraded

USS Missouri SSN-780 undocking from Electric Boat 12 August 2011
Photo by U.S. Navy.

U.S.S. Missouri has completed a six-month overhaul and upgrade of many weapons systems. The upgrades were performed at Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut. As one crew member stated, "it was nice to be home for a while."

"The undocking is important because it represents not only a key event to our schedule but a key event in shifting our mindset back to being afloat. There is much more work to do between now and delivery," said Cmdr. Timothy Rexrode, the commanding officer of Missouri.

From a Navy Press Release - Submarine Group Two

USS Missouri Completes PSA and Extended Modernization Ahead of Schedule

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The crew of USS Missouri (SSN 780) and General Dynamics Electric Boat accomplished two major milestones, a first for the Virginia-class submarine program, by completing the submarine's post-shakedown availability (PSA) sea trials and extended modernization Jan. 6, a month ahead of schedule.

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Eight USS Missouri Sailors provide disaster assistance in Joplin Tornado response!

Governor Jeremiah "Jay " Nixon with the volunteer group from the U.S.S. Missouri in Joplin, June 2011. Photo courtesy of Mike Shea.

The eight USS Missouri (SSN 780) Sailors took voluntary leave to assist their namesake state returned to Groton June 8, 2011.

To officially thank them for their service, Kansas City Mayor Sly James and several city council members met the Sailors at the Kansas City International Airport to thank them for their efforts to assist the residents of Joplin.

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Editor's Note: We received notice that Chief Yeoman (SS) Mike Shea, has departed the ship and is now on the Admiral's staff, somewhere in Groton. We would like to wish him fair winds and following seas in his career....he is a first-rate gentlemen and a fine example of what our Navy should strive to be!

The Commissioning Committee offers information about the development of the USS Missouri, as well as history on former Navy ships named for the Show Me State. Individuals can make secure donations via Paypal and purchase USS Missouri memorabilia, with all proceeds from these sales supporting the USS Missouri.

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