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June 12, 2008

Submarine named for Providence earns honors

Journal file photo/US Navy
The USS Providence returns to her home port at the Naval Submarine Base, New London, in Groton, Conn. in 2003. Ledge Light lighthouse can be seen in the background.

A Los Angeles class fast attack submarine is being honored today at a ceremony in Connecticut. And the name of the submarine: USS Providence.

The Arleigh Burke Trophy is awarded annually to two ships or aviation fleets that have achieved the most improvement over the previous year. This year, USS Providence becomes one of the few to receive the award.

Fast attack submarines are known for stealth, agility and firepower, according to a statement from the Naval Submarine Base in Connecticut. These submarines can deploy special force operations, disrupt or destroy military or other operations and can carry out early strikes at close proximity.

The USS Providence, based in Groton, Conn., last year spent 7 months traveling around the world, completing three missions in the Western Pacific. It was also awarded the Tactical Operations White “T” as part of the 2007 Battle Efficiency Award Program.

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