USS Olympia (SSN-717)

USS Olympia (SSN-717) was a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on November 17, 1984. Homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Olympia conducted numerous deployments throughout the Pacific, supporting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations as well as participating in major naval exercises and joint operations with allied forces. Over her distinguished career, Olympia earned multiple awards, including the Navy Unit Commendation and the Battle Efficiency "E" for operational excellence. After nearly 35 years of service, she was decommissioned on November 5, 2019, marking the end of her significant contributions to U.S. undersea warfare.