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Branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Members

169

About US Submarine Service

The US Submarine Service, also known as the Silent Service, is a branch of the United States Navy that operates submarines for various missions such as intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and strategic deterrence. Submarines are equipped with advanced technology and weaponry to operate covertly and effectively underwater. The submarine service plays a crucial role in the US military's overall defense strategy, providing a stealthy and powerful force that can project power across the oceans. Submariners undergo rigorous training and are known for their skill, courage, and dedication to serving their country.

Unit Members

Gordy Buchanan

U.S. Navy

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Michael Shearouse

U.S. Navy

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Photos

Nam buddies in hotch with Cambodian Soldier

U.S. Army • 1969

Big Jimmy and I

U.S. Army • 1969

William R. Richardson (1942 - 1992)

U.S. Army • 1967

Buddies 1970 1971 Nam

U.S. Army • 1970

About US Submarine Service

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Historical Facts

• The first submarine used by the US Navy was the USS Holland, purchased in 1900. • The USS Nautilus was the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, launched in 1954. • The USS Thresher, a nuclear-powered attack submarine, sank in 1963, resulting in the loss of all 129 crew members. • The USS Scorpion, another nuclear-powered submarine, mysteriously disappeared in 1968 with the loss of 99 crew members. • The USS Parche holds the record for the most successful covert missions, conducting more than 30 during the Cold War. • The USS Iowa, a battleship converted to a submarine tender, played a crucial role in the rescue of the USS Squalus in 1939. • The USS Tang sank 33 enemy ships during World War II, making it the most successful US submarine of the war. • The USS Greeneville collided with a Japanese fishing boat in 2001, resulting in the deaths of nine people. • The USS Thresher and USS Scorpion disasters led to new safety measures and increased training for submarine crews. • The US Submarine Service played a key role in the Cold War, conducting surveillance missions and deterrence patrols against the Soviet Union.