KINGS BAY, Following an eventful year of improvements, awards and the boat's 57th deterrent patrol, the crew of USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (Blue) pauses to reflect on the accomplishments during 2010.USS Maryland started the year with a flurry of upgrades during its dry dock period in January. The ballistic missile submarine received an improved radio room, more formally known as the Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR), and the Submarine Local Area Network (SUBLAN).
"Maryland's flawless installation and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) of the CSRR and SUBLAN are a testament to the tenacity of the ship's crew as well as the diligence of the Trident Refit Facility personnel and positive subcontractor interaction," said Senior Chief Electronics Technician(SS) Brian K. Benson, USS Maryland (Blue) communications leading chief petty officer. "The addition of both systems aboard our boat helps to improve operational flexibility while ushering Maryland's communications and information dissemination programs into the 21st century."
The upgrades improved an already successful crew as Maryland once again proved why it is considered one of the best boats on the waterfront by winning its second consecutive Battle Efficiency award.
