USS Boise (SSN-764)

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USS Boise (SSN-764), a Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities"., is 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, and commissioned on 7 November 1992.

Service history

During a Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) carried out in 1999, Boise was reported "sunk" by Dutch diesel-electric powered submarine Template:HNLMS. In the same exercise Walrus reportedly also took down eight other allied vessels, including the aircraft carrier Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities". and Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities"., flagship of the United States Sixth Fleet.

In 2002 Boise was assigned to the Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities". carrier strike group when the group took part in Operation Enduring Freedom.

In March 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.

In February 2017, Boise was no longer dive-certified as was awaiting scheduled maintenance at Norfolk. Due to congestion and delays in Navy shipyards, it was planned that Boise would receive maintenance at a private shipyard during fiscal year 2019. However, due to unforeseen delays she only entered drydock in early 2021 with plans to returns to service in 2023.[1] since 2025Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters"., she is still in drydock, and maintenance is expected to be completed in 2029.[2]

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References

This article includes information collected from the public domain sources Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships and Naval Vessel Register.

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