NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The USS Oregon (SSN 793) now calls Norfolk home.
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine arrived at Naval Station Norfolk Friday, March 7, after leaving its prior homeport of Naval Submarine Base New London. It will be assigned to Submarine Squadron Six.
Oregon is currently the sixth Virginia-class fast-attack submarine homeported at the Norfolk base.
“Speaking on behalf of the Oregon crew, we are excited to be here,” said Cmdr. John H. Ross, commanding officer of 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.”
250307-N-KC543-1014 NORFOLK (March 7, 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 following a homeport shift from Groton, Connecticut. The home port shift occurred following a post shake-down availability, a routine maintenance period. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Alora R. Ravenwood)
250307-N-KC543-1038 NORFOLK (March 7, 2025) – Families of the Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) watch as Oregon arrives to Norfolk Naval Station following a homeport shift from Groton, Connecticut. The home port shift occurred following a post shake-down availability, a routine maintenance period. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Alora R. Ravenwood)
250307-N-KC543-1053 NORFOLK (March 7, 2025) – 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 following a homeport shift from Groton, Connecticut. The home port shift occurred following a post shake-down availability, a routine maintenance period. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Alora R. Ravenwood)
250307-N-KC543-1070 NORFOLK (March 7, 2025) – The daughter of Chief Culinary Specialist (Submarines) Anthony Henry, assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793), holds her father’s hand as the boat completes pier operations at Norfolk Naval Station following a homeport shift from Groton, Connecticut. The home port shift occurred following a post shake-down availability, a routine maintenance period. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Alora R. Ravenwood)
250307-N-KC543-1079 NORFOLK (March 7, 2025) – 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 following a homeport shift from Groton, Connecticut. The home port shift occurred following a post shake-down availability, a routine maintenance period. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Alora R. Ravenwood)
250307-N-KC543-1100 NORFOLK (March 7, 2025) – Information Systems Technician (Network) 2nd Class Christian Albey, assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793), greets his wife and peeks in on their newborn child after Oregon arrives to Norfolk Naval Station following a homeport shift from Groton, Connecticut. The home port shift occurred following a post shake-down availability, a routine maintenance period. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Alora R. Ravenwood)
250307-N-KC543-1117 NORFOLK (March 7, 2025) –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 following a homeport shift from Groton, Connecticut. The home port shift occurred following a post shake-down availability, a routine maintenance period. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Alora R. Ravenwood)
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The Navy says fast-attack submarines are designed to excel in anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare, special operations, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, irregular warfare and mine warfare.
The Virginia-class submarine is 377 feet long and 34 feet wide, and weighs about 7,900 tons when submerged. Underwater, it can reach speeds in excess of 25 knots.
