USS Ethan Allen (SSBN 608)(Gold)

USS Ethan Allen (SSBN-608) (Gold Crew) was a fleet ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1961. As the lead ship of her class, she played a critical role in the nation’s nuclear deterrent during the Cold War, conducting numerous strategic deterrent patrols with her Gold Crew. Equipped with Polaris ballistic missiles, Ethan Allen was the first submarine to launch a Polaris A-2 missile with a live nuclear warhead during Operation Frigate Bird in 1962. She served with distinction until her decommissioning in 1983, contributing significantly to the Navy’s Submarine Force and the security of the United States.