USS Nevada (SSBN-733) is an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1986 and named after the state of Nevada. Built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in Groton, Connecticut, her keel was laid on August 8, 1983, and she was launched on September 14, 1985. The vessel was officially commissioned on August 16, 1986, with Captain F.W. Rohm commanding the Blue Crew and Captain William Stone overseeing the Gold Crew. Constructed as a strategic deterrence platform, Nevada measures approximately 560 feet in length with a beam of about 42 feet, designed to carry and launch submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). She was initially equipped to carry the Trident C4 missiles and later underwent a significant refit to carry the newer Trident D5 missiles, completed in August 2002. This upgrade extended her strategic capabilities and included a backfit engineering process at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Following the refit, Nevada successfully launched a D5 missile in December 2002, marking her as part of the critical strategic nuclear deterrent force. Throughout her service, Nevada has participated in various operational activities and tests, including multiple missile launches and evaluations. Notable incidents include a mechanical failure in 1987 caused by improperly installed reduction gear, which temporarily impaired her propulsion but was repaired at sea. She has also engaged in port visits and public tours, such as in Sitka, Alaska, and Alameda, California. Nevada has earned multiple awards, including the Battle Efficiency Award in 2005, 2006, and 2018, recognizing her crew's tactical readiness and safety standards. She also received the 2018 Omaha Trophy for excellence in her mission, underscoring her importance as one of the US Navy's most powerful weapons. Her operational history and upgrades highlight her significance in maintaining the United States' strategic nuclear deterrence and maritime dominance.

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