Description: The USS Von Steuben (SSBN-632) was a Benjamin Franklin-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) in the United States Navy. The Benjamin Franklin-class submarines were part of the second generation of U.S. Navy ballistic missile submarines, also known as "boomers." These submarines were designed to carry and launch ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads, thus serving as a critical component of the United States' nuclear deterrence strategy during the Cold War. Here are some key points about the USS Von Steuben: Commissioning and Service: The USS Von Steuben was named after Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a Prussian officer who served as a major general in the American Revolutionary War. The submarine was commissioned on December 19, 1964. Ballistic Missile Capabilities: The Von Steuben was armed with Polaris and Poseidon ballistic missiles, which could be launched from its submerged position. These submarines played a significant role in maintaining the U.S. Navy's part of the nuclear triad, which included land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), strategic bombers, and submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). Conversion to Guided Missile Submarine: In 1981, the USS Von Steuben was reclassified as an attack submarine (SSN-632), signifying a conversion to accommodate Tomahawk cruise missiles instead of ballistic missiles. This conversion allowed the submarine to perform various roles beyond nuclear deterrence, including anti-submarine warfare and land attack missions. Decommissioning: The USS Von Steuben was decommissioned on July 4, 1994, after serving for nearly three decades. Decommissioning marked the end of its active service, and the submarine was later disposed of in accordance with nuclear waste disposal protocols. The USS Von Steuben, like other ballistic missile submarines of its time, played a crucial role in maintaining global stability during the Cold War by ensuring the United States' second-strike capability in the event of a nuclear conflict. These submarines operated in a highly classified manner and were a cornerstone of U.S. national security strategy during that era.
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Location: Brownsburg, Indiana
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