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3. Jefferson City, USS

Overview of the USS Jefferson City (SSN-759) Joined the Service: 1992 Producer: Drydock and Shipbuilding Company of Newport News Price: *$1.56 billion Class Specifications Class: Los Angeles Class (LA Class) Type: Fast attack submarine with nuclear propulsion Designation: Also known as the 688 class, named after the hull number of the lead ship, SSN-668 (USS Los Angeles). Generations The Los Angeles class consists of two generations, enhancing capabilities and technology over time.

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Twitter.com / USS Jefferson City @USNHistory It bears the name of Jefferson City, the capital of Missouri, which was given its name in honor of the Founding Father Thomas Jefferson. Though construction began on September 21, 1987, the USS Jefferson City has just departed for its six-month mission. The USS Jefferson City was originally put into service in February 1992, following five years of construction, and is currently stationed at the Naval Station in Pearl Harbor. Following its most recent technological upgrades and enhancements is this deployment. The motto of the 362 foot long structure is "When Any Exigence Calls."