[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 102 (Friday, June 13, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E576]
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                        HONORING THE USS TRITON

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                           HON. DAN NEWHOUSE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 13, 2025

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for two reasons: to honor the 
crew members who served aboard the USS Triton (SSRN-586) submarine, and 
to commend the Port of Benton for commissioning a new commemorative 
wall honoring the Triton and her crew.
  Commissioned in 1959, the USS Triton holds a special place in the 
history of the U.S. Navy. Powered by two nuclear reactors, the Triton 
was the first submarine to complete a submerged circumnavigation of the 
globe.
  During the Cold War, the Triton was a vital part of the Navy's 
defense strategy as a leader in peace and security around the world. 
The members who served aboard her were at the forefront of this 
mission, often enduring long months of isolation and unpredictable 
conditions aboard the vessel. But their shared dedication and expertise 
led them to achieve one of the most groundbreaking missions in naval 
history.
  The USS Triton Submarine Memorial Park was formally dedicated in 
Richland, Washington, on November 10, 2011, to commemorate the 
submarine and her crew. Central Washington is proud to be home to this 
piece of our Nation's history, and I thank the Port of Benton for 
honoring the crew members and preserving their legacy.

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