The USS Birmingham (SSN-695) was a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine operated by the United States Navy. As the third vessel to carry the name, it honored the city of Birmingham, Alabama. The submarine's construction contract was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia, on January 24, 1972. The keel was laid down on April 26, 1975, marking the beginning of her construction. She was launched on October 29, 1977, with Mrs. Maryon Pittman Allen, wife of Senator James Allen, serving as her sponsor. The USS Birmingham was officially commissioned into service on December 16, 1978. Designated as an attack submarine, Birmingham was part of the Los Angeles class, known for its nuclear propulsion and stealth capabilities, which allowed for extended underwater operations and a range of tactical missions. She served for nearly two decades before being decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register on December 22, 1997. Following her decommissioning, Birmingham was scheduled to enter the Nuclear Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program at Bremerton, Washington, on October 1, 2012, in accordance with standard disposal procedures for nuclear vessels. In September 2015, the sail of the USS Birmingham was placed on static display at the Defense Supply Center in Columbus, Ohio, serving as a memorial to her service. Though her active duty period was relatively brief, the USS Birmingham contributed to the operational readiness and technological advancements of the Los Angeles-class submarines during the late 20th century, exemplifying the United States' commitment to maintaining a robust undersea warfare capability.

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