USS Louisiana (SSBN-731)

USS Louisiana (SSBN-731) is an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on September 6, 1997. As the eighteenth and final boat of her class, Louisiana plays a vital role in the nation's strategic deterrence, capable of carrying Trident II D5 ballistic missiles. She operates out of Naval Base Kitsap in Washington as part of Submarine Squadron 17, conducting deterrent patrols in the Pacific Ocean. Over her service, USS Louisiana has exemplified the silent service's commitment to readiness and national security.