Posted: 10/01/2015
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 21, 2015) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) departs San Diego for the final time. Albuquerque held an inactivation ceremony Oct. 16 at Naval Base Point Loma, marking the submarine's final public event celebrating more than 32 years of naval service. Albuquerque is en route to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Wash., to commence its inactivation process and eventual decommissioning. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)