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USS Ohio arrives in Busan

The guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrives in Busan for a scheduled port visit. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using . (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Jared Apollo Burgamy)

USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) Returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor

PUGET SOUND, Wash. (May 22, 2017) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) transits the Hood Canal as it returns to its homeport following a strategic deterrent patrol. Louisiana is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith/Released)

USS Louisiana (SSBN 743)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 28, 2024) – An AS-332 Super Puma assigned to the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) delivers supplies to the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) during a vertical replenishment at sea, June 28, 2024. The presence of the SSBN in the Pacific demonstrates the flexibility, survivability, readiness, and capability of the U.S. Navy submarine forces and complements the many exercises, training, operations, and other military cooperation activities conducted by Strategic Forces to ensure they are available and ready to operate around the globe at any time. Homeported in Bangor, Washington and currently assigned to Submarine Squadron 17, Louisiana is an undetectable launch platform for submarine-launched ballistic missiles, providing the United States with its most survivable leg of the nuclear triad. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew McPeek)

USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) Executes an Exchange of Command and Crews at Sea

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2022) USNS Black Powder supports the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming’s (SSBN 742) exchange of command and crews at sea.. This regularly scheduled exchange of command at sea demonstrates the continuity and operational flexibility of our sea-based nuclear deterrent operations and our ready, reliable ballistic-submarine force. The efficiency of exchanges of crews at sea allows Sailors to reunite with their families and provides a ready, resilient submarine force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Xavier Saldana/Released)

USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) Executes an Exchange of Command and Crews at Sea

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Blue Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) execute an exchange of command and crews at sea. This regularly scheduled exchange of command at sea demonstrates the continuity and operational flexibility of our sea-based nuclear deterrent operations and our ready, reliable ballistic-submarine force. The efficiency of exchanges of crews at sea allows Sailors to reunite with their families and provides a ready, resilient submarine force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Xavier Saldana/Released)

USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) Holds Change of Command Ceremony

NORFOLK, Va. (July 26, 2019) Crew members of USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) attend the ship's change of command ceremony at Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Virginia, July 26, 2019. Wyoming is an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, weighing nearly 2,100 tons and manned by a crew of 153 Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristen Cheyenne Yarber)

USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) DASO 31

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2021) An unarmed Trident II D5LE missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, during Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) 31. This launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Program’s DASO certification process. The primary objective of DASO is to evaluate and demonstrate the readiness of the SSBN’s Strategic Weapon System (SWS) and crew before operational deployment following the submarine’s engineered refueling overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David Holmes/Released)

USS Maine (SSBN 741) returns home

BANGOR, Wash. (March 16, 2016) - Family and friends welcome the Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Maine is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

USS Rhode Island operations

The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) returns to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay following routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rex Nelson/Released)

USS Rhode Island

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Sept. 28, 2015) – Sailors make preparations for mooring the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN-740) pierside at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. (U.S. Navy photo by Mark Turney/Released)

USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) Returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor

PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Oct. 15, 2017) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) transits the Hood Canal as it returns to its homeport following a strategic deterrent patrol. Louisiana is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith/Released)

USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) returns home

BANGOR, Wash. (Mar. 04, 2016) - The Gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) arrives home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrence mission. Louisiana is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed in the Pacific Northwest providing the survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith/Released)