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Caption:
KINGS BAY, Ga. (Dec. 15, 2007) -- Sailors aboard the nuclear-powered
guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) get their first look at
their new home as the submarine makes her final approach through the
South Georgia inland passage of the Atlantic Intracostal Waterway
before mooring at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Kings Bay. The
submarine was the fourth Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN)
to undergo conversion to a guided-missile submarine (SSGN). Georgia
will provide joint war fighters transformational strike and special
operations forces capabilities. With the conversion now complete,
Georgia is ready to be homeported in its homestate before being used in
its new role. Georgia will have an official return to service ceremony
in March to commemorate the end of her conversion process. U.S. Navy
photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kimberly Clifford
(Released)
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