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USS ''Hawaii'' (SSN-776), a , is the first commissioned warship of the United States Navy to be named for the 50th state. (A previous large cruiser, or battlecruiser was launched, but never commissioned, and was named after the Territory of Hawaii in any case.) The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut on 30 September 1998 and her keel was laid down on 27 August 2004. She was christened on 17 June 2006 by her sponsor, Governor Linda Lingle of Hawaii. Electric Boat delivered ''Hawaii'' to the US Navy on 22 December 2006, ahead of schedule.〔(Electric Boat Corporation's News )〕 She was commissioned on 5 May 2007 with Captain David A. Solms in command. In August 2007, Commander Edward Herrington assumed command. In July 2009, she changed home port from Groton, CT (Submarine Group Two, Submarine Squadron Two) to Pearl Harbor, HI (Submarine Squadron One).〔(USS ''Hawaii'' (SSN 776) Arrival Ceremony ), 16 July 2009〕 == Post-commissioning == * 21 Aug 2007 Cmdr. Edward L. Herrington relieved Capt. David A. Solms as the commanding officer.〔(The USS ''Hawaii'' )〕 * Jan 2008 Maiden deployment. * May 2008 Post Shakedown Availability.〔(The USS ''Hawaii'' )〕 * 4 Dec 2008 US Navy announces USS ''Hawaii'' will be home ported at Pearl Harbor in 2009.〔US Navy press release, (Virginia-Class Sub Bound for Pearl Harbor ), 5 Dec 2008. Retrieved on 13 Dec 2008〕 *8 May 2009 - US Navy announces the ship has earned the U.S. Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation for their work in disrupting drug trafficking from 20 February to 17 April 2008. *10 July 2009 - The sub transits the Panama Canal en route to its new post at Pearl Harbor.〔Kakesako, Gregg K., "USS Hawaii Nearing New Pearl Harbor Home", ''Honolulu Star-Bulletin'', 11 July 2009.〕 *23 July 2009 - The sub reaches Pearl Harbor.〔Associated Press, "(Sub ''Hawaii'' arrives at Pearl Harbor homeport )", ''Military Times'', 23 July 2009.〕 *30 March–May 5, 2010- The sub receives a $2.5 million refit in a drydock in Pearl Harbor.〔Kakesako, Gregg K., "Navy Completes Challenging Retrofit Of Sub", ''Honolulu Star-Bulletin'', 6 May 2010.〕 *Aug 2010 - The boat leaves for her first Western Pacific cruise, under temporarily assignment to Seventh Fleet,〔COMSUBPAC Public Affairs, "(USS ''Hawaii'' Departs for Western Pacific Deployment )", 25 Aug, 2010.〕 making her the first Virginia-class submarine to enter the Western Pacific.〔(Submarine USS ''Hawaii'' first of its class to enter Western Pacific )〕 *Feb 2011 - The boat returns from her first Western Pacific cruise.〔COMSUBPAC Public Affairs, "(USS ''Hawaii'' Returns from Western Pacific Deployment )", 24 Feb 2011.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「USS Hawaii (SSN-776)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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