BANGOR, Wash. (May 6, 2016) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Pennsylvania is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. ( Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith/Released)160506-N-TC277-033 Join the conversation: https

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BANGOR, Wash. (May 6, 2016) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Pennsylvania is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. ( Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith/Released)160506-N-TC277-033 Join the conversation: USS Pennsylvania returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol (26932375335)

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