USS Alabama (SSBN 731) celebrates 30th anniversary [Image 2 of 2]

BANGOR, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

05.22.2015

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kenneth Takada 

Commander, Submarine Group Nine   

BANGOR, Wash. (May 22, 2015) The combined Blue and Gold crews of USS Alabama (SSBN 731) form a human "30" following a ceremony commemorating the ship's 30th anniversary at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor. Originally, the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines were to be decommissioned at 30 years, however, due to the development of the Ohio-class replacement, they're now projected to serve for 42 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

• Date Taken: 05.22.2015
• Date Posted: 05.22.2015 13:16
• Photo ID: 1950203
• VIRIN: 150522-N-VZ328-033
• Resolution: 5749x4599
• Size: 1.07 MB
• Location: BANGOR, WASHINGTON, US