USS Newport News (SSN 750), a Los Angeles-class submarine, was the third ship of the U.S. Navy to be named for Newport News, Virginia. The contract to build her was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia on April 19, 1982 and her keel was laid down on March 3, 1984. She was launched on March 15, 1986, sponsored by Mrs. Rosemary D. Trible, and commissioned on June 3, 1989, with Cmdr. Mark B. Keef in command.

October 3, 2002 USS Newport News departed Naval Station Nofolk for a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

March 21, 2003 Thirty U.S. Navy and coalition warships, including the Newport News, currently assigned to Naval Forces Central Command launched Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAMs) during military operations to disarm Iraq.

April 23, SSN 750 returned to homeport after a six-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).

October 25, 2004 USS Newport News departed Apra Harbor, Guam, after a routine port call.

February 15, 2005 USS Newport News returned to Norfolk Naval Station after a six-month deployment. She deployed to the North Atlantic in August 2004, conducting joint operations with allies. The crew then demonstrated the great flexibility of fast attack submarines, transiting to the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of national security interests and the Global War on Terrorism.

March 4, Cmdr. Matthew A. Weingart relieved Cmdr. Frederick J. Capria as commanding officer of USS Newport News in a ceremony at Pier 3, Naval Station Norfolk. Capria reported as Newport News’ commanding officer in July 2002. He completed two demanding deployments, including Operation Iraqi Freedom, where the submarine launched 19 Tomahawk missiles.

April 24, 2006 The nuclear-powered attack submarine is currently off the East Coast conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) from April 12-May 12.

October 3, SSN 750 departed Norfolk for a scheduled deployment, with the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Carrier Strike Group, in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

January 8, 2007 The Newport News collided with the Japanese-flagged motor vessel Mogamigawa at approximately 10:15 p.m. (local time) in the Strait of Hormuz while the submarine was transiting submerged. No U.S. Sailors or merchant crew were injured. Overall damage to the sub is being evaluated. The propulsion plant was unaffected by this collision.

January 29, Rear Adm. Douglas J. McAneny, commander, Combined Task Force 54, completed administrative personnel actions involving select members of the Newport News crew, including relieving Cmdr. Matthew A. Weingart of command due to a lack of confidence in his ability to command. Capt. Norman B. Moore has temporarily assumed command of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine.

April 24, USS Newport News returned to Norfolk after six-and-a-half month underway period.

October 15, 2009 USS Newport News returned to Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month deployment. The submarine participated in the 50th UNITAS exercise with South American allies and visited ports of Panama City, Panama; Curacao, Netherlands Antilles; and San Diego.

April 20, 2010 Cmdr. J. Carl Hartsfield relieved Cmdr. David W. Alldridge as CO of SSN 750 during a change-of-command ceremony at Norfolk Naval Station.

April 26, USS Newport News arrived in Port Everglades, Fla., for a Fleet Week 2010.

December 17, The Newport News returned to Norrfolk after a Friends and Family Tiger Cruise.

January 6, 2011 The Los Angeles-class attack submarine departed homeport to conduct local training and operations.

February 21, USS Newport News departed Norfolk Naval Station for a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet AoR.

August 18, SSN 750 pulled into Portsmouth, England, for a routine port call.

September 15, USS Newport News returned home after a seven-month underway period. The sub traveled nearly 40,000 n.m. and visited Toulon, France; Faslane, Scotland; Haakonsvern, Norway; and Lisbon, Portugal.

November 16, The Newport News is currently undergoing a scheduled maintenance availability, pier side at Naval Station Norfolk, to upgrade shipboard systems and components.