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Navy/USMC

SSGN Conversions Bring Significant Changes To Submarine Fleet

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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

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By Geoff Fein The USS Florida (SSGN-728) just wrapped up her first Atlantic Fleet East Coast SSGN deployment cycle and will undergo a three-month maintenance availability in preparation for her next 12- to 13-month tour, according to the Florida Gold Crew Commanding Officer. The Florida is one of four former Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines converted to a new class of guided-missile boats capable of deploying special operations forces and their gear, along with a variety of other systems. Capt. Tom…

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