Uss Colorado Submarine Association

USS Colorado (SSN 788)

USS Colorado is the 15th Virginia class submarine. Construction started in March 2012 at Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, Connecticut and she was delivered to the Navy on September 21, 2017. She was Commissioned at Naval Submarine Base in Groton on March 17, 2018. Her Ship's Sponsor is Ms. Annie Mabus. She is the fourth ship to bear the name Colorado.

OUR MISSION

The Association is organized to maintain a proud and active relationship between the citizens of Colorado and the crew and families of USS Colorado (SSN 788), specifically to:

Support the morale, well-being and recreation of the crew and their families.
Encourage, advocate, and generate statewide support for the crew of USS Colorado throughout the life of the submarine and to educate the citizens of Colorado about their namesake submarine.
Educate the crew about the beauty of Colorado and the heritage of previous vessels commissioned as USS Colorado.
Raise funds and finance appropriate events and activities associated with these objectives.

NEWS

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Look out 2025 - Here comes 2026!

01/01/2026 19:26 | Anonymous

Best wishes for a prosperous and Happy New Year. We remain profoundly grateful for your unwavering devotion and look forward to continued support in 2026!
Merry Christmas!

12/31/2025 19:25 | Anonymous

Wishing our USS Colorado supporters a very Merry Christmas! Your steadfast support and dedication are truly appreciated. May your holiday season be filled with joy and peace.
Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/2025 19:23 | Anonymous

Wishing our USS Colorado supporters a joyful and memorable Thanksgiving! Thank you for your continued dedication and support—it truly makes a difference to the crew and their families.
Happy Veterans Day!

11/11/2025 19:22 | Anonymous
USS Colorado FRG Halloween Hijinks

10/31/2025 19:17 | Anonymous

The FRG sends a huge THANK YOU to everyone that donated items for their Halloween Party. We appreciate your support of the USS Colorado families!
USS Colorado FRG Halloween Wishlist

09/23/2025 10:12 | Anonymous

The FRG is gearing up for their annual Halloween Party and has put together a wishlist of items to celebrate with crew and family. They asked that items arrive by October 23^rd.

Be sure to doublecheck shipping address to ensure it shows shipping to USS Colorado FRG c/o Jessica James.

Let’s fulfill their wishlist so they have a spooktacular event!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IP0JRB06WJ9J?ref_=wl_share
USS Colorado Annual Family Day

09/09/2025 14:37 | Anonymous

The USS Colorado FRG had their annual Family Day at Honemoon Beach and it was a huge success!

The USS Colorado Submarine Association was able to assist the FRG with funding for the event thanks to our members and supporters! Great big THANK YOU to all that make it possible to support our sailors and families.

If you are interested in donating for future events, please click below:

https://ucsa.wildapricot.org/donate

USS Colorado Submarine Association is an authorized 501C3 Organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
USS Colorado FRG Fundraiser

08/30/2025 15:48 | Anonymous

The USS Colorado Family Readiness Group (FRG) is hosting their annual fundraiser to support the crew and family. Get your USS Colorado gear styled with a Hawaiian flare.

Please have a look and place your order(s) by September 17th.

Questions can be emailed to the FRG at usscoloradofrg@gmail.com. Happy shopping!

Click here for link to USS Colorado FRG Fundraiser.
Welcome COB Kaler!

07/17/2025 16:45 | Anonymous

Senior Chief James T. Kaler recently relieved Master Chief Chris J. Goss as the USS Colorado Chief of Boat (COB). Please join the Association in welcoming FTCS Kaler aboard and thanking STSCM Goss for all his work with the boat.
You can find COB's bio on our website located here:

www.usscolorado.org/leader
Another Successful Namesake Visit

06/16/2025 16:49 | Anonymous

In June, the USS Colorado Submarine Association hosted crew members on a Colorado state tour.

CDR JUSTIN REEVES, STSCM(SS/IW) CHRISTOPHER J GOSS, MMN2(SS) THOMAS Q PICKETT, and ITE1(SS) ANDY R FISHER IV were in attendance.