USS Jefferson City Submarine Crew Visit
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Ms. Marti Thruston, Event Committee Chair
Phone: 573.619.3855
April 29, 2016
USS Jefferson City Submarine Crew Visit
Jefferson City, Mo. – Representatives of the submarine USS Jefferson City will be in the City of Jefferson on May 10 as part of their St. Louis Navy week visit.
Citizens will have the opportunity to meet and greet the crew members and express their appreciation to the sailors for their service. While specific events are still in the planning stages, two opportunities will occur on May 10 at 11:30 a.m. at Bones Restaurant, and at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion, both located in Jefferson City.
Chair of the USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee, Mr. Hal Dulle stated, “The City of Jefferson is so fortunate to have some members of the USS Jefferson City submarine visit their submarine’s namesake city. We appreciate the service and sacrifice to our country that each of the Navy officers and crew members make. We encourage all Jefferson City residents to take the time to express their appreciation to the sailors during their visit to the City of Jefferson.”
Event Committee Chair Ms. Marti Thruston added, “Although the USS Jefferson City crew members and Navy representatives will only be in the City of Jefferson for a short period of time, we are fortunate and excited about the opportunity for us to express our appreciation to these Navy service members.”
Anyone interested in joining the crew members, at the participants’ cost, for lunch at Bones Restaurant, or dinner at the American Legion, may notify Ms. Thruston at phone number 573.619.3855 or City Hall at 573. 634.6381. If you are unable to join the sailors for a meal, please feel free to stop by either location to express your appreciation for their service.
The USS Jefferson City is a Los Angeles-class submarine and is the only ship in the Navy to be named for Jefferson City, Missouri. Sponsored by Ms. Susan A. Skelton, the USS Jefferson City was launched on August 17, 1990, and was commissioned February 29, 1992. The USS Jefferson City is based out of Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The USS Jefferson City launched Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of a strike in Iraq in September 1996. Follow the link for additional information regarding the USS Jefferson City.