Please welcome aboard LCDR Evan Parrish aboard the USS Colorado as Executive Officer.  LCDR Parrish relieved LCDR Stromme in October 2025.

Lieutenant Commander Parrish is a native of Clayton, North Carolina and a graduate   from North Carolina State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical   Engineering. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Studies from Naval Post   Graduate School (NPS).

  His sea tours including division officer assignment aboard USS Albany (SSN 753 and       Engineer Officer aboard USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) and USS Connecticut (SSN 22).   During these tours, he completed two overseas deployments in support of operations in   Pacific and Central Command Theaters as well as an Engineering Overhaul Docking   Availability and an Extended Drydock Selected Restricted Availability.

His shore assignments include division officer USS Delaware (SSN 791) in Norfolk, Virginia and Submarine Group Eight Engineer Officer in Naples, Italy.

He is currently serving as Executive Officer of USS Colorado (SSN 788) during its Extended Drydock Selected Restricted Availability.

His personal decorations include Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals as well as other unit and campaign awards.

Ken Jones was invited to the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, TX on Saturday, December 6, 2025 for the Grand Reopening of the George H. W. Bush Gallery - the main exhibition space for the history of the Pacific War. Mr. Jones cut the red-ribbon during the ceremony to officially reopen the museum.

Ken is a veteran of Battleship USS Colorado (BB-45) which earned seven Battle Stars for service in WWII and was present in Tokyo Bay for the signing of the Japanese Surrender. Ken was a participant in the 2018 Commissioning Ceremony of USS Colorado (SSN 788)

as the veteran who passed the long glass to the oncoming watch.

Since its original debut in 2009, the George H. W. Bush Gallery has been recognized as the nation's leading account of the Pacific War. The recent renovation enhances that experience by refreshing the environment, clarifying the narrative flow, and incorporating new forms of interpretation.

The Grand Reopening event featured remarks from George P. Bush, former Texas Land Commissioner and grandson of President George H. W. Bush and a ribbon-cutting ceremony by WWII veterans - which included Ken Jones.

Frank Weber, a 101-year-old World War II veteran, resides in Scappoose, Ore., and continues to reflect on his remarkable naval career.

Born on May 25, 1924 in Kansas City, Kans., Weber joined the navy at 17, inspired by his cousins.

He began boot camp at Great Lakes near Chicago on Nov. 27, 1941, just days before the attack on Pearl Harbor.

His training was cut short due to the war, and he was assigned to the USS Colorado, the only battleship in the Pacific fleet not at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7.

More information on this link: https://katu.com/news/local/wwii-veteran-frank-weber-reflects-on-storied-naval-career-at-age-101-living-in-oregon-portland-scappoose-centenarian-uss-colorado-world-war-two-veterans-day 

Best wishes for a prosperous and Happy New Year. We remain profoundly grateful for your unwavering devotion and look forward to continued support in 2026!

Wishing our USS Colorado supporters a very Merry Christmas! Your steadfast support and dedication are truly appreciated.  May your holiday season be filled with joy and peace.

Wishing our USS Colorado supporters a joyful and memorable Thanksgiving! Thank you for your continued dedication and support—it truly makes a difference to the crew and their families.

The FRG sends a huge THANK YOU to everyone that donated items for their Halloween Party.  We appreciate your support of the USS Colorado families!

The FRG is gearing up for their annual Halloween Party and has put together a wishlist of items to celebrate with crew and family.  They asked that items arrive by October 23^rd.

Be sure to doublecheck shipping address to ensure it shows shipping to USS Colorado FRG c/o Jessica James.

Let’s fulfill their wishlist so they have a spooktacular event! 

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IP0JRB06WJ9J?ref_=wl_share

The USS Colorado FRG had their annual Family Day at Honemoon Beach and it was a huge success!

The USS Colorado Submarine Association was able to assist the FRG with funding for the event thanks to our members and supporters! Great big THANK YOU to all that make it possible to support our sailors and families.

If you are interested in donating for future events, please click below:

https://ucsa.wildapricot.org/donate

USS Colorado Submarine Association is an authorized 501C3 Organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.