Welcome to the
unofficial
website dedicated to the USS Jefferson City (SSN759). This website
project is the result of volunteer efforts by interested citizens of Jefferson City.
Material for this site comes from the many contributions of interested citizens of
Jefferson City, members of the USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee,
local Submarine Veterans and submarine veterans' organizations, as
well as the officers and crew of the USS Jefferson City (SSN759).
October 2009 Deployment (click to enlarge) - Photo by Anne-Marie Jacques
Jefferson City has had the honor, pleasure and distinct privilege of
hosting Commanding Officers and crewmembers of the USS Jefferson
City several times during the past several years and we look forward
to continuing that relationship for a long time to come.
We, as citizens of Jefferson City take great pride in the fact that
such an outstanding submarine as the USS Jefferson City was named
after our city. The relationship between the City and the USS
Jefferson City's crew members is second to none among the many
city-named submarines patrolling under our seas today, and their
namesake cities.
"Pride Runs Deep" is an oft-quoted maxim among submariners,
a saying that stands as well, for the pride of the citizens of our City
in its ongoing relationship with our namesake submarine and our support
for its outstanding defenders of our freedoms.
The creation of this Website is just one small example of how we can
demonstrate our gratitude, respect and admiration for the continuing
efforts of the crewmembers of this fighting ship that bears the
name "USS Jefferson City."
Whenever we see a member of the United States Navy wearing gold or silver dolphins, 
we all should take the time to thank them for what they have done,
are doing and will continue to do for our nation in keeping us free.
Winston Churchill's statement to the House of Commons,
rings as true for our Nation's Submarine Force then and today, as it
did for the Royal Airforce on that August day in 1940 when he spoke them...
"Never in
the field of human conflict has so much been owed by so many to so few!"
America sleeps better at night due to the daily sacrifices of these warriors
of our Nation’s ever-vigilant, ever-ready, "Silent Service."
One of them is our own USS Jefferson City.
About the Sub
The USS Jefferson City is a Los Angeles Class (Improved) attack submarine. It was commissioned
The USS Jefferson City (SSN-759)
on February 29, 1992 under Commander Russell Harris. The keel laid down by Newport News
Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Newport News, VA, on September 21, 1987. It was christened the USS Jefferson City
on March 24, 1990, at Newport News Shipping Yard, Virginia, and launched on August 17, 1990.
The sub's sponsor is Mrs. Susan A. Skelton, wife of
Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton.
Jefferson City is assigned to the US Pacific Fleet and is homeported at San Diego, CA. See more info, as well as some
photos, on the sub by clicking on "The Sub" link in the left margin.
Jefferson City turns out each year for several Veterans' Day Tributes to honor our current and
veteran military service men and women...to give honor where honor is due.
