USS LAPON SSN 661

USS Lapon (SSN-661) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1970. Designed for anti-submarine warfare and intelligence gathering during the Cold War, she conducted numerous covert operations and patrols, primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters. USS Lapon earned a reputation for excellence, receiving multiple commendations for her service and operational achievements. After over two decades of active duty, she was decommissioned in 1992, marking the end of her distinguished career.