USS Los Angeles (SSN 688), the nuclear submarine decommissioning ceremony on Saturday in Port of Los Angeles. USS Los Angeles (SSN-688), lead ship of her class of submarines, is the fourth ship of the United States Navy to be named for Los Angeles, California. She was launched on 6 April 1974 sponsored by Anne Armstrong, and commissioned on 13 November 1976 with Commander John E. Christensen in command. She hosted President Jimmy Carter and the First Lady on 27 May 1977 for an at-sea demonstration of her capabilities. As of 2007 she was the oldest submarine in active service with the United States Navy. (Photo by Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Los Angele Times)
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