The USS Colorado undergoes pressure hull testing in February 2016, ahead of her commissioning in 2018. The Colorado recently returned from a previously scheduled maintenance period 29 days ahead of schedule. (USS Colorado Commissioning Committee)

A Virginia-Class Submarine Just Returned to Service—Ahead of Schedule!

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The USS Colorado, first commissioned in 2018, completed a scheduled maintenance period in Hawaii and is now on track to return to the US Pacific Fleet.

In a sign that not every United States Navy program is running late and over budget, the service recently announced that the USS Colorado (SSN-788) has returned to service 29 days ahead of schedule. The 15th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, and fifth of the significantly redesigned Block III, completed her scheduled maintenance period at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF).

“Effective and efficient maintenance keeps the US Navy lethal and ready to defend the nation and maximizes the lifespan of its vessels,” the US Pacific Fleet announced in a media statement. It added that the early delivery “demonstrated exceptional professionalism and capability” of both the shipyard and SSN-788’s crew.

“Finishing ahead of schedule is not about rushing; it’s about hard work and persistence,” said US Navy Capt. Ryan McCrillis,........

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