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HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR.
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the distinguished service of the USS Alexandria (SSN-757) as the United States Navy prepares to decommission this remarkable submarine after decades of faithful service to the defense of our Nation.
inactivation ceremony on the 35th anniversary of that date, on June 29, 2026. Submarines are known as the “silent service,” but I can tell you that she had 5 deployments in the Western Pacific and 10 deployments in the European Theater. She was deployed on September 11, 2001, and stood ready to act if needed, on scene but unseen.
operations vital to our national security. They were underway on nuclear power for over one million miles. She participated in joint training exercises with other nations, including testing operability and tactics in Arctic waters and surfacing through the ice. She made poll visits around the world as an ambassador and to communicate our Navy's presence, assurance of freedom of navigation, and dedication to preserving peace. Her annual unclassified operations reports are on file at the Navy's History and Heritage Command.
not only to the submarine itself, but also to the thousands of sailors, officers, civilian mariners, shipbuilders, maintenance workers, and military families whose hard work and sacrifices made her missions possible.
chapter in naval history. While her service at sea may be ending, her legacy will endure through the men and women who served aboard and supported her. They embody the enduring values of duty, honor, and country.
service of the USS Alexandria (SSN-757) and in expressing our gratitude to all who contributed to her distinguished record of service to the United States of America.