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USS Helena submarine decommissioned after 38 years with US Navy, city to get relics
KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUL 28 – The USS Helena served as a key element of US naval power for nearly four decades and earned five Meritorious Unit Commendations during its service, officials said.
- At the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Washington, the USS Helena was decommissioned July 25, 2025, after 38 years of service.
- Long before today’s ceremony, Helena began service after being commissioned July 11, 1987, in Groton, Connecticut, nearly forty years conducting silent missions.
- With the color guard presenting the flag, twenty-five plank owners attended the decommissioning ceremony, and Cmdr. Kyle Jones recounted Helena’s heritage.
- After decommissioning, Helena city will inherit two large relics: the sail and the propeller, with dismantling taking about a year and transport costs falling to the city, possibly up to five years.
- Amid community interest, the Helena city plans to display USS Helena relics at Anchor Park near the Lewis & Clark Library, pending a community discussion.
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USS Helena submarine decommissioned after 38 years of service
The current USS Helena has sailed its last mission after 38 years of service.A decommissioning ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine was held at the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Washington, on July 25, 2025.Los Angeles-class SSNs have been the backbone of the submarine force for the last 40 years.They are designed to seek and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships while projecting power ashore with Tomahawk Land …
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USS Helena submarine decommissioned after 38 years with US Navy, city to get relics
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine was officially retired July 25 in Keyport, Washington. The U.S. Navy will donate the propeller and the sail to the city of Helena.
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