USS Cincinnati (SSN-693)

• Namesake and Class: USS Cincinnati (SSN-693) was a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the fourth vessel named after Cincinnati, Ohio. • Keel Laying & Launch: The submarine’s keel was laid down on April 6, 1974, at Newport News Shipbuilding, and it was launched on February 19, 1977. • Commissioning: USS Cincinnati was commissioned on June 10, 1978, with Commander Gilbert V. Wilkes, Jr. as its first commanding officer. • Presidential Connection: The ship’s sponsor was Charlene Price, wife of U.S. Representative Melvin Price, and the commissioning ceremony was attended by Cincinnati's then-mayor and other dignitaries. • Cold War Operations: During its service, the submarine conducted numerous classified missions in support of Cold War intelligence gathering and deterrence operations. • Global Deployments: USS Cincinnati completed multiple deployments to the Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic, and Caribbean, participating in NATO exercises and operations. • Accolades: The submarine received several awards, including the Navy Unit Commendation and the Battle "E" efficiency award for exceptional operational performance. • Decommissioning: USS Cincinnati was decommissioned and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register on July 29, 1996, after nearly 18 years of service. • Recycled Legacy: The submarine was disposed of through the Navy’s Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program in Bremerton, Washington. • Mementos and Memorials: The ship’s sail and other artifacts are preserved and displayed at various locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, to honor the vessel and its crews’ legacy.