USS Michigan (SSBN-727)

USS "Michigan" (SSBN-727/SSGN-727) is the second "Ohio"-class Nuclear Powered Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine in the United States Navy. She is the third ship to bear the name of the state of Michigan.

"Michigan" was constructed at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut and was commissioned on 11 September 1982. "Michigan" arrived in Bangor, Washington on 16 March 1983 and completed sixty-six Strategic Deterrent Patrols.

As of June 2007, "Michigan" has been converted [ [http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2007/Jun/12/ceremony-celebrates-uss-michigan-conversion/ Ceremony Celebrates USS Michigan Conversion : Top Stories : Kitsap Sun ] ] to an SSGN at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. See the "Ohio"-class submarine article for more information on the conversions. It was designated SSBN before entering the ship yard.

"Michigan" is currently at sea in the Pacific, earning its certification before returning to active duty [ [http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080201/OPINION03/802010399/1383/OPINION0308 Sub needs a Michigan makeover ] ] .

As of June 2008, "Michigan" has completed material and operational certifications for tactical strike and deployment of special forces. The Officers and Crew are training feverishly to meet her next milestone as a Pacific Fleet asset.

USS "Michigan" in popular culture

*In the game , USS "Michigan" is ordered to take up station off the coast of Washington state to sink an incoming cargo ship if the player failed to secure the vessel and deactivate the radiological weapon within it.
*In a scene from G.I. Jane with Demi Moore, the sub they are on is registered SSBN 727; and one sees the words "Michigan" on the hat of the commander.

References

This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register and various news articles.

External links

* [https://www.michigan.navy.mil/ USS "Michigan" official website]