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CORPORATE MEMBER DAYS

4-5 March 2026 | Arlington, VA

Must be a current member through 5 March 2026 to attend

PRESENT AN NROTC AWARD!

The Naval Submarine League’s Outstanding Achievement Award is presented to the outstanding NROTC graduate approved for entry into the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion Program. It recognizes students with proven academic and leadership skills and is named in honor of Rear Admiral Frederick B. Warder, USN. Many NROTC Units have already submitted their nomination for the 2026 NSL NROTC Award. Contact outreach@navalsubleague.org to volunteer!

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NUCLEAR ENGINEERING, SUBMARINES, AND THE FUTURE OF WARFARE

In this episode of Micro Journeys, Daniel Marrujo sits down with NSL Member RADM Lorin Selby to explore a career shaped by resilience, curiosity, and technological foresight. The conversation highlights how early setbacks can become catalysts for purpose and long-term impact. Selby reflects on his progression through the U.S. Navy submarine force, from nuclear engineering and command at sea to senior roles shaping acquisition, research, and development. Listen to a deep dive into the future of warfare, unmanned systems, digital engineering, and the growing need for speed and agility in defense innovation.

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This time in Submarine History

17 January 1955

The USS Nautilus transmitted a historic message: "Underway on nuclear power." As the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, Nautilus could remain submerged for two weeks at a time and travel at speeds of over 20 knots, or about 23 miles per hour. The Nautilus is now part of the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Connecticut.
Learn more on HistoryLink.org.

USS Nautilus arrives for Everett to Seattle cruise, 15 June 1957 Photo by David E. Gregory, courtesy Everett Public Library.

NSL Highlight: Flag ceremony marks progress on USS Cincinnati sub memorial

Joseph Jaap, President & Project Coordinator for the Submarine Cincinnati Memorial Association along with several local subvets took part in the flag ceremony at the memorial. The flag was attached to the pole atop the conning tower while the Attention to Colors bugle call played.

The nuclear powered submarine, USS Cincinnati (SSN 693), served as a stalwart guardian of national security during the Cold War era. Commissioned in 1978 and decommissioned in 1996, this Memorial serves as a tribute to the city of Cincinnati’s namesake submarine, her role in defending peace, and the dedication and valor of her crew and all those who served during the Cold War.

A group of seven members of the USS Cincinnati Submarine Memorial Association took part in a ceremony in West Chester on Wednesday 7 January 2026.
Image courtesy of the U.S. Navy and retrieved from Local 12 News.

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