North Carolina (SSN 777): Meet the Crew

Members of the SSN 777 Crew speak out about the working relationship with Northrop Grumman Newport News.

Pre-Commissioning Unit North Carolina (SSN 777)

• Ship’s Motto: Primus in Proelio (First in Fight)
• Initial Manning: 48 (June 2004)
• Current Manning: 115 (April 2007)
• Final Manning: 134 (Spring 2008)
• Average Age: 27 years old
• Number of crew from North Carolina: 6
• Crew engaged in off-duty education: 10
• The ship maintains close ties with various organizations in its namesake state, primarily the U.S. Submarine Veterans and the Battleship North Carolina Commission. They have made several trips to North Carolina, including presentations at various universities, submarine veteran organizations, and high schools, as well as an appearance at the State Fair. The crew also actively volunteers with several shelter/aid agencies in the namesake state, including a children's hospital, a charity kitchen, and Habitat for Humanity.