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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Submarine Philadelphia Decommissioned in Groton

USS PhiladelphiaNavy decommissioning ceremonies in Groton today brought the 33-career of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine Philadelphia to an end.

The decommissioning came on the 33rd anniversary of the sub's commissioning.

The sub's seventh commanding officer, Rear Admiral Douglas McAneny, now commander of the submarine force in the Pacific, said he was glad to have one last look at his old boat and to eat one more meal in its wardroom.

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