USS Chicago (SSN-721) is a Los Angeles -class submarine, the fourth ship of the United States Navy to be named for the city of Chicago, Illinois. The contract to build her was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia on 13 August 1981 and her keel was laid down on 5 January 1983.

About USS Chicago (SSN 721) The Navy's first USS Chicago (CA-14), a protected cruiser, was launched December 5, 1885. Chicago had a distinguished career in the Atlantic, including a stint as...

Feb 9, 2011 · The Chicago (SSN 721) is the U.S. Navy's 34th Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine. She was christened and launched on October 13, 1984. Mrs. Vicky Ann Paisley, wife of former Assistant Secretary of the Navy Melvin R. Paisley, served as sponsor of the ship. Cmdr. Robert B. Avery is the prospective commanding officer.

Become a part of the 721 Association, a 501(c)(3) volunteer organization dedicated to honoring former crew members of the USS Chicago (SSN-721). We welcome all who appreciate and support their service and sacrifice.

Jan 20, 2023 · BREMERTON — The USS Chicago (SSN-721) on Tuesday arrived at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for decommissioning after 37 years of service.

Jul 25, 2023 · Cmdr. Robert Gillis, the final commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721), passes through sideboys during a decommissioning ceremony for the...

April 7, 2021 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) conducted a change of command... MORE

Nov 4, 2022 · JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a seven-month deployment, Nov. 2,...

USS Chicago (SSN 721): Early in 1996, an RQ-1 Predator aerial reconnaissance drone was successfully controlled from Chicago. The drone reached altitudes up to 6,000 meters (20,000 ft) and ranged up to 185 kilometers (100 nmi.) from the submarine, which was operating at …

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