While in the city this week - aided by support from the USO of Central and Southern Ohio and the Columbus Base of U.S. "When we are out there, we are trying to make Columbus proud of us," he said. Smeigh Jr., responded: "We will proudly be your ambassador, carrying the name of Columbus, Ohio, throughout the world."Īnd that's just what they still do, Bruner said. Yet, history tells us we must always remain vigilant." Now-retired columnist John Switzer went to Connecticut when the Columbus was commissioned "under blue skies, cotton-ball clouds and a fair sea breeze," he wrote.Īt that ceremony, then-Columbus Mayor Greg Lashutka told the crowd, "The overt threat to our country is at the lowest level in decades. That's what happened in Franklin County more than 25 years ago. Naming Navy ships is often political, with cities forming committees to lobby for the honor and to navigate the process. Connecting with the city that your vessel's named for reminds you why you are out there." You feel like you're fighting a war against dust bunnies. "When you're out there at sea, there's a lot of cleaning that goes on on a boat. "Namesake-city visits are special," Prouty said.
Prouty, a former submariner, commands the Navy Operational Support Center at Rickenbacker Airport, where he oversees about 600 Navy reservists. Since the crew was as close as it would likely ever be to Ohio, Cmdr. It is normally based in Hawaii, but since last year the nuclear-powered, fast-attack sub is down for an overhaul at the Navy shipyard in Newport News, Virginia. The USS Columbus - with its 360-foot hull - was commissioned in Groton, Connecticut, in July 1993. William Zupke the boat's sailor of the year, Bradley Rumann, a nuclear-trained machinist's mate 1st class and the junior sailor of the year, Yeoman 2nd Class David Baxter, a northeastern Ohio native. Peter French Assistant Weapons Officer Lt.
Five sailors from the Columbus are in town through Saturday for a whirlwind tour of their boat's namesake city: Bruner Cmdr.
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