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 | 87k | James Earl Carter, Jr., commonly known as Jimmy Carter, was the thirty-ninth President of the United States from 1977 - 1981, and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Prior to becoming president, Carter served two terms in the Georgia Senate, and was the 76th Governor of Georgia from 1971 - 1975. | Photo from the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | ||
 | 342k | Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton (right) and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jay L. Johnson (left) honor former President Jimmy Carter (center) following the unveiling of a model of the Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), 27 April 1998. | USN photo # N-1523C-001 by Senior Chief Photographer's Mate Terry Cosgrove, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 429k | Former President Jimmy Carter (right) and Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton (left) admire a cake sculpted in the shape of a Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) that will be named in honor of the 39th president, 27 April 1998. | USN photo # N-1523C-003 by Senior Chief Photographer's Mate Terry Cosgrove, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 108k | Virginia (SSN-774), port view with gangplank attached. Note the sonar section for another boat inside the hanger, the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23). | Courtesy of Larry Bohn and Gary M. Kelch, Lieutenant, NR former crewmember of the Bergal SSN-667. Photo courtesy of SUPSHIP Groton. | ||
 | 68k | General Dynamics Electric Boat moves the third and final Seawolf-class submarine, the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) outdoors for the first time 7 May 2004. The move of the 453-foot, 12,139-ton submarine precedes its christening June 5 by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Former President Jimmy Carter will also participate in the ceremony. | Photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 80k | Night time view of the Seawolf-class submarine, the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) on 8 May 2004. | Photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 631k | The Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) was moved outdoors for the first time, 8 May 2004 at the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard. | Courtesy of SUPSHIP Groton / General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 190k | General Dynamics Electric Boat moves the third and final Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine, Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), outdoors for the first time on 4 June 2004. The move of the 453-foot, 12,139-ton submarine precedes her christening June 5th by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Former President Jimmy Carter will also be in attendance and will participate in the ceremony. The new submarine honors the 39th president of the United States who is the only submarine-qualified man who went on to become the nation's chief executive. Differentiating the Jimmy Carter from all other undersea vessels is her Multi-Mission Platform (MMP), which includes a 100-foot hull extension that enhances payload capability, enabling it to accommodate advanced technology required to develop and test an entirely new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. | Photo # O-0000C-002 provided to U.S. Navy courtesy General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 305k | General Dynamics Electric Boat moves the third and final Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine, Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), outdoors for the first time on 4 June 2004. | Photo # O-0000C-004 provided to U.S. Navy courtesy General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 287k | The crew of the Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) stand in ranks awaiting the christening of their submarine. | USN photo # N-0247F-002 by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Steven Feller, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 373k | Thousands of spectators gather at General Dynamics Electric Boat's shipyard to witness the christening of the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced nuclear attack submarine, Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), the third and final Seawolf-class submarine. | Photo # 0000C-002 provided to U.S. Navy courtesy General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 469k | The precommissioning crew of the Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) stand in ranks awaiting the christening of their submarine | Photo # O-0000C-003 provided to U.S. Navy courtesy General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 318k | The Precommissioning Unit Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) is christened at General Dynamics Electric Boat Shipyard 5 June. | Photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 269k | Former first lady Rosalynn Carter christens the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced nuclear attack submarine, Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), at General Dynamics Electric Boat's shipyard in Groton, Conn. Standing with Mrs. Carter are, from left, Electric Boat President John P. Casey; former President Jimmy Carter, for whom the submarine was named; Secretary of the Navy, Gordon England; U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons (R-CT); Matron of Honor Amy Carter; Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri; and principal speaker Dr. James Schlesinger, who served in the Carter administration as the first Secretary of Energy. | Photo # O-0000C-001 provided to U.S. Navy courtesy General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 216k | Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter smashes a bottle of Champagne against the sail of the Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) during the boat's christening ceremony at Groton, Conn., on 5 June 2004. | USN photo # N-0247F-001 by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Steven Feller, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 22k | Commemorative postal cover marking the Jimmy Carter's (SSN-23) christening ceremony. | Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory). | ||
 | 17k | Commemorative postal cover marking the Jimmy Carter's (SSN-23) first sea trials. | Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory). | ||
 | 46k | Oil on canvas by the artist Jim Christley entitled USS Jimmy Carter Standing Out. This work portrays the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) as it stands out from Electric Boat Corporation, the builder, for its initial sea trials in the winter of 2004 and is based on the below photo. | Photo & text courtesy of subart.net. | ||
 | 287k | Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) departs General Dynamics Electric Boat Shipyard 16 November 2004 and begins it Alpha Sea Trials. | Photo # N-9693M-001 provided to U.S. Navy courtesy General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 495k | A frothing wake from the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) trails the sub as she conducts Alpha Sea Trials in November 2004. | Photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 1.3m | Port quarter view of the Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) conducting Alpha Sea Trials in November 2004. Jimmy Carter , the third and last of the Seawolf-class fast attack submarines, is the only one outfitted with a 100-foot-long hull extension providing Jimmy Carter with a wealth of new capabilities that make it a true multi-mission platform. | Photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 346k | Starboard quarter view of the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), underway during sea trials 3 February 2005 off of Groton, CT. | Photo # N-0000B-002 provided to U.S. Navy courtesy General Dynamics Electric Boat. | ||
 | 88k | A view of the torpedo room of the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) as seen at the U.S. Navy Submarine Base in Groton, Conn., 18 February 2005. | AP Photo/Bob Child. | ||
 | 73k | Members of the crew sit at the controls aboard the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) at the U.S. Navy Submarine Base in Groton, Conn., 18 February 2005. | AP Photo/Bob Child. | ||
 | 61k | Officers' ward room aboard Jimmy Carter (SSN-23). | AP Photo/Bob Child. | ||
 | 52k | Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) has not yet slept here. The crew's sleeping quarters aboard the boat. | AP Photo/Bob Child. | ||
 | 148k | Artist's rendering of the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) with the MMP. During 1995-1997 Electric Boat (EB), the Defense Science Board, and the National Defense Industrial Association conducted several studies on future submarine warfare. In response, the Navy chose the third and last Seawolf-class submarine, the Jimmy Carter, still under construction, to "serve as a testbed for studying the evolution of submarine missions in the 21st century." In 1999, the Navy contracted with EB for a large-scale, mid-construction modification of the Jimmy Carter called the Multi-Mission Platform (MMP) consisting of an added hull section and modifications to the ship under construction. Without sacrificing the Jimmy Carter's considerable war fighting capabilities, the MMP will support "classified research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) efforts for notional naval special warfare missions, tactical undersea surveillance, and undersea warfare concepts." The changes will give the Jimmy Carter a new, more flexible interface with the ocean including the ability to launch and recover remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). | Text courtesy of RADM J. P. Davis, from the article "USS JIMMY CARTER (SSN23) Expanding Future SSN Missions," Undersea Warfare, Fall 1999, pp. 16-18. Drawing courtesy of SUPSHIP Groton / General Dynamics Electric Boat via eyeball-series.org. | ||
 | 227k | Decorative bunting lines the railing of the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), during the commissioning ceremony while she was docked at Pier 17 of the New London Sub Base. | Photo courtesy of Tom Dougherty. | ||
 | 114k | Offloading the MMP at Groton Shipyard | Photo courtesy of SUPSHIP Groton / General Dynamics Electric Boat via eyeball-series.org. | ||
 | 121k | End loading the 100 ton forward upper module at Groton Shipyard. The primary idea of the MMP modification is to insert a 100-foot section aft of the Jimmy Carter's (SSN-23) sail. This section has to provide: An interface with the ocean for ROVs, A pressure-resistant passage between the fore and aft sections of the rest of the ship for crew, cables, and pipes, and Storage and deployment for mission systems. The MMP must provide all these without seriously compromising the warfighting capabilities of the ship, including stealth and speed, while avoiding redesign and rebuild of the existing sections of the ship. MMP also provides new sensors on the outside of the hull. | Photo & text courtesy of SUPSHIP Groton / General Dynamics Electric Boat via eyeball-series.org. | ||
 | 139k | Former President Jimmy Carter presented this long glass to Lt Stephen C. Karpi during the commissioning of the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23). This long glass signifies a long standing naval tradition, which the Officer of the Deck is presented with the long glass he uses to stand his watch. | USN photo # N-7441H-008 by PH2 Roadell Hickman, courtesy of csg2.navy.mil. | ||
 | 259k | The crew assigned to the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) bring her to life as they board the newly commissioned Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine at Naval Submarine Base Groton, Conn., 19 February 2005. Jimmy Carter is the third and final submarine of the Seawolf-class. | U.S Navy photo # N-7441H-016 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Roadell Hickman, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 297k | Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), Capt. Robert D. Kelso, addresses the guests during the commissioning ceremony for the submarine. | U.S Navy photo # N-7441H-014 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Roadell Hickman, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 236k | The crew of the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) prepare to man the ship during her commissioning ceremony. | U.S Navy photo N-7441H-012 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Roadell Hickman, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 397k | Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) crewmembers run across the deck of their submarine as they prepare to bring it to life during the commissioning ceremony. | USN photo # N-7441H-011 by PH2 Roadell Hickman, courtesy of csg2.navy.mil. | ||
 | 160k | Former President Carter gets a closer look at his namesake, the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), during the commissioning ceremony. | Photo courtesy of Tom Dougherty. | ||
 | 230k | Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn reacts after a speech during the commissioning ceremony for Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) in Groton, Conn. | U.S Navy photo # N-7441H-007 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Roadell Hickman, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 141k | Vice Adm. Munns presents the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) commissioning pennant to former first lady Rosalynn Carter at the Commanding Officer's Reception to celebrate the Carter's commissioning on 19 February 2005. | U.S Navy photo # N-7441H-011 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Roadell Hickman, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 379k | A Sailor raises the Union Jack aboard the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) during the submarine's commission ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base Groton, Conn. 19 February 2005. | U.S Navy photo # N-9954T-071 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class George Trian, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 226k | Former President Jimmy Carter shakes hands with Chief Hull Technician Michael Amador prior to departure for an overnight embark aboard the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23). | U.S Navy photo # N-1433S-017 by Journalist 1st Class Jennifer Spinner, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 211k | Former President Jimmy Carter stands topside aboard the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) prior to departure for an overnight embark from Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. on 11 August 2005. This was the first underway period on a submarine for the former president since ending his naval career in 1953. | U.S Navy photo # N-1433S-043 by Journalist 1st Class Jennifer Spinner, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 408k | Escorted out to sea by the Alpha Marine Services built C-Tractor 3 tug, the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), departs Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay for a one-night underway that included an embark by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn. 11 August 2005. | U.S Navy photo # N-0653J-019 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Elizabeth Williams, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 70k | Former President Jimmy Carter speaks with Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Vice Adm. Charles Munns, as they ride out to sea on the bridge aboard the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), 11 August 2005. | U.S Navy photo # N-0653J-003 by Lt. Mark Jones, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 129k | Surrounded by a trio of Alpha Marine Services built C-Tractor 2/3/& 4 tugs, the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) arrives in Kings Bay following a one-night underway that included an embark by former President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn. | U.S Navy photo # N-1433S-061 by Journalist 1st Class Jennifer Spinner, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 100k | The Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) arrives in Kings Bay following a one-night underway that included an embark by former President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn. | U.S Navy photo # N-1433S-077 by Journalist 1st Class Jennifer Spinner, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 137k | Former President Jimmy Carter looks over the navigation table in the control room of his namesake ship, Jimmy Carter (SSN-23). | U.S Navy photo # N-0653J-006 by Lt. Mark Jones, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 75k | Former President Jimmy Carter addresses the crew of his namesake ship, the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) in the crew's mess. | U.S Navy photo # N-0653J-001 by Lt. Mark Jones, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 113k | Former President Jimmy Carter salutes the sideboys after departing the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), 12 August 2005. | U.S Navy photo # N-1433S-016 by Journalist 1st Class Jennifer Spinner, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 113k | Commemorative postal cover marking the Jimmy Carter's (SSN-23) Arctic Operations, November 2005. | Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory). | ||
 | 410k | Bow view of the Seawolf-class attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) as she sits moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor for her first deperming treatment on 16 August 2006. The deperming process reduces a ships electromagnetic signature as she travels through the water. | U.S Navy photo # N-1683M-003 by Master Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jerry McLain, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 342k | Stern view of the Seawolf-class attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) as she sits moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor for her first deperming treatment on 16 August 2006. | U.S Navy photo # N-1683M-003 by Master Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jerry McLain, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 357k | Night time finds the Seawolf-class attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) all aglow as she sits moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor for her first deperming treatment. | U.S Navy photo # N-1683M-004 by Master Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jerry McLain, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | ||
 | 479k | Former President Jimmy Carter is piped aboard during his arrival at the change of command ceremony for Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor on 29 May 2015. Carter's previous visits to the ship included its christening and commissioning. | USN photo # 150529-N-VZ238-044 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada. | ||
 | 609k | Cmdr. Melvin Smith, commanding officer of the Seawolf-class attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), transits the Hood Canal during its voyage home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on 11 September 2017. | USN photo # 170911-N-TC277-018 by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith. | ||
 | 576k | The Seawolf-class attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) transits the Hood Canal during its voyage home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on 11 September 2017. Jimmy Carter is the last and most advanced of the Seawolf-class attack submarines, which are all homeported at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. | USN photo # 170911-N-TC277-023 by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith. | ||
| Commanding Officers | |||
| 01 | CAPT. Kelso, Robert Donald, USN | 19.02.2005 - 08.06.2006 | |
| 02 | CDR. Honabach, David Ashford, USN | 08.06.2006 - 10.06.2009 | |
| 03 | CDR. Davies, Brian Lewellyn, USN (USNA 1991) | 10.06.2009 - 02.03.2012 | |
| 04 | CDR. Elkowitz, Brian Peter, USN | 02.03.2012 - 29.05.2015 | |
| 05 | CDR. Smith Jr., Melvin Ronald, USN (USNA 1997) | 29.05.2015 - 06.10.2017 | |
| 06 | CDR. Floyd, Keith, USN | 06.10.2017 - | |
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