USS Los Angeles

The USS Los Angeles refers to multiple vessels in United States Navy history, most notably the airship USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) and the submarine USS Los Angeles (SSN-688). The USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) was a rigid airship built in Germany and delivered to the U.S. Navy in 1924 as part of World War I reparations, serving primarily in experimental and training roles until its decommissioning in 1932. The USS Los Angeles (SSN-688), commissioned in 1976, was the lead ship of the Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarines, playing a critical role in Cold War naval operations and technological advancements in undersea warfare. The submarine remained in service for 34 years before being decommissioned in 2010, marking the end of a distinguished career that helped define modern U.S. submarine capabilities.