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The Evolution and Impact of USS Ohio: From Ballistic Missile to Guided Missile Submarine
USS Ohio (SSBN-726/SSGN-726) and USS Jacksonville (SSN-699) Overview General Information: USS Ohio (SSBN-726/SSGN-726) Class and Role: The USS Ohio is the lead submarine of the Ohio-class, initially serving as a nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) before its conversion to a guided missile submarine (SSGN). Construction and Commissioning: Construction began with the keel laying on…