Former President Jimmy Carter, who lived to be 100, was honored by the Navy with a submarine named after him, reflecting his lifelong dedication to service.

During Elkowitz’s tour, which began in March 2012, USS Jimmy Carter completed five missions vital to national security and underwent a 17-month-long maintenance period.

What makes the USS Jimmy Carter special? While all three Seawolf-class submarines are sophisticated vessels, the USS Jimmy Carter hosts several modifications differentiating it from its peers.

Jimmy Carter’s early career as a submariner began after he graduated from the Naval Academy as a member of the class of 1947.

Jimmy Carter observes submariners in the main control room of submarine USS K-1 sometime between June and October 1952. (Navy photo) Carter's military career was not without its challenges.

GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) — First lady Rosalynn Carter was the sponsor of the third and final Seawolf-class submarine named after the 39th president and the only submariner to become commander in ...

After a rocky four years in the White House, Jimmy Carter achieved a level of accomplishment post-presidency that is unrivaled. His perceived faults reborn as virtues, Carter became an icon of ...

The Seawolf-class submarine USS Jimmy Carter was eventually named after the former president. In his later years, Carter frequently spoke about the importance of the military and the sacrifices ...