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Tuesday, March 08, 2011

USS Memphis to be decommissioned

Los Angeles classWhen a submarine bearing the name USS Memphis pulled into its home port in Connecticut last week, ending its Naval service after more than 33 years, its fire chief control technician was wearing an Elvis-style white jumpsuit with rhinestones.

"Since I love Elvis and I love Johnny Cash -- both are from Memphis, Tennessee -- I said, 'Sure. Why not?'" Brian Paugh told the website Military.com. Every other crew member was wearing dress uniforms.

The Los Angeles class attack submarine will get an official decommissioning ceremony with current and past crew members next month and go into inactive status.

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