Service History
Nebraska was originally assigned to Submarine Group 10 at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. On 1 October 2004, Nebraska was transferred to Submarine Squadron 17 in Submarine Group 9 at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, Washington where it currently resides.
The sub has successfully launched Trident missiles for testing three times, once in 1995, in 2004, and another in 2008.
As of September 2011, the sub had completed 56 deterrent patrols during its 18 years of service. Each patrol is usually 77 days in duration followed by 35 days in port for maintenance.
Following Patrol 54, the USS Nebraska was awarded the "Battle E" for Submarine Squadron 17.
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