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USS Boise (SSN-764)
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| Awarded: | 6 February 1987 |
| Laid down: | 25 August 1988 |
| Launched: | 23 March 1991 |
| Commissioned: | 7 November 1992 |
| Status: | Active in service as of 2007 |
| Homeport: | Norfolk, Virginia |
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| Displacement: | 6000 tons light, 6927 tons full, 927 tons dead |
| Length: | 110.3 m (362 ft) |
| Beam: | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Draft: | 9.4 m (31 ft) |
| Propulsion: | one S6G reactor |
| Complement: | 12 officers, 98 men |
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USS Boise (SSN-764), a Los Angeles-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Boise, Idaho. The contract to build her was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia on 6 February 1987 and her keel was laid down on 25 August 1988. She was launched on 23 March 1991 sponsored by Mrs. Louis McClure, and commissioned on 7 November 1992 with Commander D. Mericle in command.
In 2002 Boise was assigned to the John F. Kennedy carrier battle group when the group took part in Operation Enduring Freedom.
In March of 2003, Boise delivered some of the opening shots of Operation Iraqi Freedom when she launched a full load of Tomahawk missiles in support of the initial invasion. The ship and crew were later awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for their distinguished service in action.
See USS Boise for other ships of the same name.
This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register as well as various press releases and news stories.
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