BANGOR, WASH. - USS Alabama joined a select group, alongside USS Alaska (SSBN 732) and USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730), as the third Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine to reach the 100th patrol milestone. This milestone “speaks to its longevity and the success of the fleet. It’s “pretty uncommon,” said Chief Electronics Technician Josh Jones, assistant navigator. While underway, the ship hosted more than 480 Midshipmen from various schools and programs. Alabama hit a second millstone by celebrating its 36th birthday since commissioning May 25, 1985. Alabama’s patrol was 132 days, the 4th longest strategic deterrence patrol in the history of the Ohio-class SSBN force, according to Murphy. Alabama is one of eight Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines homeported at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor and the seventh Navy ship to bear the name. (Source: US Navy 10/25/21) GULF COAST NOTE: After commissioning, Alabama departed Connecticut to conduct her shakedown cruise off the coast of Florida. After several domestic maneuvers and crew changes, Alabama visited Mobile, Alabama, before heading for the Panama Canal and from there to Bangor, Washington.
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