(1989 to Present)
The USS West Virginia nuclear submarine was commissioned in 1990 with a Blue Cews and a Gold Crew. Although it has been most active in tests and strategic deterrance patrols, the submarine made headlines in October 2022 when General Michael "Eric" Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, made a public visit to the ship while it was in the Arabian Sea.
The public visit was made after Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to use nuclear weapons with his forces losing ground in the war with Ukraine, and the Navy Times called it "a rare move that highlighted U.S. underseas nuclear capabilities during tense times with Iran and Russia."
The USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) is still active in the U.S. Navy today.
--GreGen
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