TRIDENT Refit Facility: An Essential Pillar of U.S. National Defense
TRIDENT Refit Facility (TRF-KB), located at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, was honored with the 2023 Best of Georgia Regional Award. This recognition, awarded based on customer votes, underscores the facility's significant impact and commitment to quality service and support in its field.
TRF-KB plays a vital role in maintaining and modernizing the U.S. Navy's elite fleet of nuclear submarines, a critical cornerstone of the nation's nuclear triad that serves as the backbone of America’s national security.
Established in July 1989, and celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2024, TRF-KB’s mission is to provide quality industrial-level and logistics support for the overhaul, modernization, and repair of Trident ballistic missile (SSBN) and guided missile (SSGN) submarines. TRF-KB also furnishes global submarine supplies and spare parts support; and provides maintenance and support services to allied submarines, regional maintenance customers, and other organizations as requested.
TRF-KB’s innovative and cutting-edge approach combines traditional methods with modern techniques equipping the workforce with future-ready skills and capabilities. Always looking to hire new talent, the organization’s focus on developing highly skilled and technically capable professionals is evident in the successful on-time deployment and safe operation of the submarine fleet it supports.
Winning the Best of Georgia Award, especially through customer votes, highlights the exceptional service and commitment of TRF-KB. It's a recognition of their efforts in training personnel, maintaining warships, and ensuring that submarines in their charge are always "War Ready." Their motto, "We Fix Submarines”, encapsulates the essence of their work – maintaining the highest standards of submarine readiness.
TRF-KB’s impact extends beyond just submarine maintenance and training. Their industry renowned Apprenticeship Program, along with focused recruitment and retention efforts, contribute significantly to the local community and economy. TRF-KB ranks as one of the top three employers in Camden County employing more than 1800 civilian employees and almost 300 U.S. Navy active duty personnel.
TRF-KB’s outstanding and dynamic Apprenticeship Program, which recruits a new class every spring, is a demanding four-year accredited Federal Department of Labor initiative that includes more than 7200 hours of college academic courses, specific trade-theory learning, and hands-on training designed to produce highly skilled and proficient journeyman-level technicians.
Since 1990, the TRF-KB Apprenticeship Program has graduated hundreds of apprentice craftsmen and technicians in a variety of trades including Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Marine Machinery Mechanic, Machinist, Non-Destructive Test Inspector, Pipefitter, Rigger, Tile and Plate Setter, Sheet Metal Mechanic, Painter, Fabric Worker, Shipwright, Instrument Mechanic, Rubber and Plastics Fabricator, Insulator, Shipfitter, Water Treatment Plant Operator, and Welder. By offering specialized training and career opportunities, TRF-KB plays an important role in shaping the futures of many individuals while also boosting the local workforce.
In an industry where precision, skill, and reliability are paramount, TRIDENT Refit Facility, Kings Bay, stands as a prime example of excellence. The Best of Georgia Regional Award is not just an accolade for TRF-KB, but recognition of their crucial contributions to both national defense and within their community. TRF-KB’s success story is a reflection of the patriotic and innovative spirit that thrives in America today, where commitment and community involvement merge to create a lasting impact …“The Spear Starts Here.”
Contact: 912-573-9760
Email: TRFKB-C100-PAO@us.navy.mil
Online: www.facebook.com/TRIREFFAC
