Seawolf class submarine officer berth7/22/2023 ![]() I know I have," said Drennan, who's responsible for all of the Trident subs at Bangor. "I'm sure you sailors and you families are going to discover the warmth and friendliness Bremerton has to offer. Frank Drennan, members of the 140-strong crew reunited with their families. After short speeches by Ganteaume, Howard and Rear Adm. White-clad sailors filed out of the Seawolf and fell into formation on the pier. "There are no goodbyes, just hug, hug, hug, "See ya later.' When he comes home, it's a bigger hug." "It's always a thrill when he comes home," Aaron Salinas said. The family had last been together in February. Chief Petty Officer Arnulfo Salinas, winner of the traditional first kiss, exited and caressed his wife, Maryann, then daughter Samantha, 11, and Aaron, 19. A light breeze kept the sticky, gray day comfortable.įinally, a 100-foot-tall crane swung a gangplank between the sub and the pier. During breaks, high-energy anthems like "Born in the USA" and "The Boys Are Back in Town" boomed from speakers. Wives craned to find their husbands, most of whom remained below deck.Ī five-piece Navy band blared swing tunes. Until Sunday.Ĭhildren waiting for their dads played with balloon animals as tugboats nudged the black, 353-foot fast-attack sub against the base's Delta pier. Countless others had visited for scrapping or fixing, but none had ever sunk roots. With that bit of formality concluded, Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton became home to its first submarine. "Welcome aboard," replied Commodore Butch Howard, returning the gesture. Harry Ganteaume as he snapped off a salute. "USS Seawolf, reporting as ordered," barked white-clad submarine Cmdr. Armament: Tomahawk cruise missiles, MK48 torpedoes, mines
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