The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut on 31 October 1973 and her keel was laid down on 4 September 1979. She was launched on 25 April 1981 sponsored by Mrs. John Tower, and commissioned on 8 January 1983 with Commander W.G. "Jerry" Ellis in command. The ship is currently homeported in Pearl Harbor, HI, moving there in May 2011 after being previously forward deployed to Apra Harbor, Guam. Current Captain: Commander Christopher Buziak Ship's Motto: "For God and Country"
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