USS Chicago (SSN 721)

05/08/2021

I have been relieved as Chief of the Boat by ITSCS Chris Kyser.

I could not have picked a better person to take the spot from me. Fair winds brother.

04/11/2021

Yesterday, Chicago had a visit from Admiral Converse on the pier to congratulate MMA1 Millard for being selected as the COMSUBPAC sea Sailor of the Year.

We could not be more proud of our A-gang LPO.

GO BULLS!.

07/12/2019

CHICAGO, please take the time to watch this video about online behavior when using social media. Go Bulls!

08/23/2018

As an update for all CHICAGO families:

First - thanks for your well wishes, and thank you for taking the time to be prepared. Thank you to our ombudsman Kalyn Kasten for all the information you’ve put out.

Second - here is the plan for manning onboard.

Tomorrow (Thursday) is a normal workday for us to finish hurricane preps. We will put down liberty early if the weather starts to get bad. Thursday’s duty section will be augmented with a few Sailors from another duty section. All of those Sailors have been notified. The duty section tomorrow should come prepared to keep the duty all the way through until Saturday morning. COB and I are looking forward to riding this out with you.

Friday, we will make an assessment based on the weather and if possible, will call in the normal duty section on Friday to have duty section turnover. This turnover will occur no earlier than 1200. If the weather is too bad, we will not call in the duty section and the Thursday duty section will keep the duty until Saturday. Friday is not a work day - if you are not on duty, do not come in. If you are not on duty, attempt to phone muster with your chief/LPO starting at 1600 on Friday. Officers - phone muster with the XO.

Saturday duty section turnover should occur at the normal time. Common sense applies. If TCCOR 1 is still in effect for some reason, do not just come in - reach out for further guidance.

For all Sailors - we are one of the few boats that are still in. After the hurricane is over, make sure your property is good, check in with your chief, and see how you can assist your neighborhood recover. Stay clear of any downed power lines. I’ve offered to squadron for us to be a pool of manpower assistance for families of submariners which are underway. Be ready to lend a helping hand.

For our families on the mainland - thank you for your thoughts and prayers. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us on this page, but please know that I expect disruption with power and communications - we will get back to you when we can. Thank you for your patience.

Go Bulls!

- CO

08/21/2018

Aloha, Chicago families! In anticipation of Hurricane Lane, JBPHH has set TCCOR 3, which means Tropical Storm force winds are expected within the next 72 hours. All families in the Hawaii Area are encouraged to review their emergency preparedness. Your goal should be to be ready to go 72 hours without power or public water. Stores are going to run low on supplies - act sooner rather than later. We will send more information home with your Sailors.

Mahalo!

08/11/2018

08/08/2018

Everyone take a moment to congratulate!

MMAC(Sel) Christopher Halamoutis
STSC(Sel) Donny Mattes
ETRC(Sel) William McCroskey

Way to go shipmates! Congrats and well deserved!

07/22/2018

The best Wardroom and Chiefs Quarters in the Fleet! Happy 7/21 Day!

07/08/2018

As the Captain promised, a few photos of some of our Chicago warriors getting meritoriously advanced as well as some sailors getting recognized as our Sailors of the quarter, and welcoming our newest member of the Chicago ohana at our 4th of July command get together.

07/04/2018

Happy Independence Day to the whole CHICAGO family, past and present. Wishing you all the best this holiday.

It was a great picnic this morning, I hope everyone had a great time. Pictures to follow.

Congratulations especially to MMWFA Schilling, MMN2 Culberson, and EMN2 Ridgley for their selection as Bluejacket of the Quarter, Junior Sailor of the Quarter and Sailor of the Quarter!

Congratulations to now LSS3 Fleck, FT2 Hendrix, STS2 Baber and ETR1 Clemmons for your meritorious advancements! Well deserved!

Thanks for all that you do, and enjoy your holiday! It’s an honor to serve with each and every one of you - there’s no one I’d rather have with me if I were going to war.

Go Bulls!

- CO

06/25/2018

I apologize for the delay in announcing that I have relieved MMACM Jamie Manzoeillo as the Chief of the Boat (COB) on the USS Chicago SSN-721. I am still adjusting to my new position at the command as well as being the administrator of this page. I look forward to working with the members of the 721 Club and I will do my best to keep all informed of upcoming events for our Command.

06/09/2018

Today was one of the hardest, and happiest days in to Navy for me! I have been properly relieved by Timothy Kearns of Chief of the Boat, onboard USS Chicago (SSN-721). The finest warship in the fleet. Thank you to the crew for all the hard work and sacrifice over the last 3 years. Thank you to the Chiefs for the dedication and putting up with me over the last 3 years. Thank you to the wardroom, XO, CO it has been an amazing time. Thank you to the 721 Club for the great support to the ship, and families over the 30 years and counting. Thank you to the PGA Club for what you all have done for the families and Chicago Sailors. Most of all thank you to my family for supporting me though this adventure i couldn't have done it with out you i love you Kimberly Manzoeillo, Caitlyn Manzoeillo, and Johnathan. (COB OUT)..... And a shout out for my Ships office!!!!