The USS Helena submarine and her crew arrived at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on Wednesday for extended maintenance including several system upgrades.The Helena, a Los Angeles Class submarine homeported in San Diego, carries a crew of 18 officers and 126 enlisted personnel.
According to the shipyard public affairs office, the Helena has earned a reputation as a "front line" fast attack submarine and has completed numerous exercises and nine Western Pacific deployments.
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A huge crew! Australia could never crew these or the Virginia's even if offered them at low, low prices.
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