Navy
USS Oregon pulls in to new homeport at Naval Station Norfolk
Stars and Stripes
March 9, 2025
Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) and various nearby ships adjusting the mooring lines as Oregon arrives to Norfolk Naval Station on March 7, 2025 following a homeport shift from Groton, Conn. (Alora R. Ravenwood/U.S. Navy)
The USS Oregon arrived at Naval Station Norfolk following a change of homeport from Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn.
Families and friends of the Oregon sailors watched as the submarine entered Norfolk’s waterfront on Friday.
“Speaking on behalf of the Oregon crew, we are excited to be here,” said Cmdr. John H. Ross, commanding officer of the USS Oregon. “After finishing sea trials and building our tactical warfighting edge, we’re looking forward to working with our Squadron Six teammates and bringing the fight to the enemy.”
Before completing the homeport shift from Groton, Oregon completed a post-shakedown availability, according to a service news release. A PSA is a routine maintenance period for resolving issues that arise during initial at-sea periods and to make any needed changes and upgrades.
Oregon is the sixth Virginia-class fast-attack submarine currently homeported at Norfolk, and the submarine will be assigned to Submarine Squadron Six.
Oregon was commissioned in May 2022 and is the third U.S. naval vessel to be named for the 33rd state. It is the 20th Virginia-class fast attack submarine built, and the second Block IV Virginia-class submarine.
Chief Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear) Zachary Bacchus, assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793), embraces his wife, Bayley, and their two children after Oregon arrives to Norfolk Naval Station on March 7, 2025 following a homeport shift from Groton, Conn. (Alora R. Ravenwood/U.S. Navy)
The prospective executive officer, Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Kedrowski, assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) hugs his daughters on the pier as Oregon arrives to Norfolk Naval Station on March 7, 2025 following a homeport shift from Groton, Conn. (Alora R. Ravenwood/U.S. Navy)
Daughters of the prospective executive officer, Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Kedrowski, assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) entertain themselves on the pier as Oregon arrives to Norfolk Naval Station on March 7, 2025 following a homeport shift from Groton, Conn. (Alora R. Ravenwood/U.S. Navy)
Families of the Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) watch as Oregon arrives to Norfolk Naval Station on March 7, 2025 following a homeport shift from Groton, Conn. (Alora R. Ravenwood/U.S. Navy)