Today in Groton, CT, we celebrated the commissioning of The USS Vermont (SSN-792). COVID meant the commissioning in April 2020 was a private affair, but today anyone can see how proud we are of this fine submarine and its crew.
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Brig. Gen. Hank Harder of the Vermont National Guard presents the Commander of the USS Vermont a jug of GENUINE Vermont Maple Syrup. @VTNationalGuard 
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro addresses the crew of the USS Vermont.
The Vermont is the third @USNavy vessel named for the Green Mountain State, and the first Block IV Virginia-Class--the most advanced subs built to date. She sails with a silver maple jug from the Great White Fleet-era Vermont Battleship.
The Vermont also has parts from its namesake State of Vermont, including valves built by the hardworking Vermonters at @VelanInc in Williston, VT.
Grateful to my neighbor Debra Martin, and the whole Vermont Commissioning Committee, for all their work to make sure the crew of the Vermont feel Vermonters’ support and pride.
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