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Two patches on left contributed by Mike Smolinski, two on right by Steve Russell

Salt Lake City (SSN-716)
Active Service - Decommissioning

Radio Call Sign: November - Sierra - Lima - Charlie

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Keel Laying - Commissioning

Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine: Laid down, 26 August 1980, at Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Newport News, VA.; Launched, 16 October 1983; Commissioned, USS Salt Lake City (SSN-716), 12 May 1984. Salt Lake City has been decommissioned and awaiting in storage disposal through the NPSSRP (Nuclear Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program).

Specifications: Displacement, Surfaced: 6,000 t., Submerged: 6.927 t.; Length 360'; Beam 33'; Draft 29'; Speed, Surfaced 25 kts, Submerged 30+ kts; Depth limit 950'; Complement 129; Armament,four 21" torpedo tubes aft of bow can also launch Harpoon and Tomahawk ASM/LAM missiles & MK-48 torpedoes; Combat Systems, AN/BPS-5 surface search radar, AN/BPS-15 A/16 navigation and fire control radar, TB-16D passive towed sonar arrays, TB-23 passive "thin line" towed array, AN/BQG-5D wide aperture flank array, AN/BQQ-5D/E low frequency spherical sonar array, AN/BQS-15 close range active sonar (for ice detection); MIDAS Mine and Ice Detection Avoidance System, SADS-TG active detection sonar, Type 2 attack periscope (port), Type 18 search periscope (starboard), AN/BSY-1 (primary computer); UYK-7; UYK-43; UYK-44, WLR-9 Acoustic Intercept Receiver, ESM; Propulsion System, S6G nuclear reactor one propeller at 35,000 shp.

Size	Image Description	Contributed By/ Source
48k	An Oil on masonite painting by the artist John Charles Roach, entitled "Ballast Point, San Diego", depicts sub base with subs and tenders at the pier in San Diego during mid 1986. The tenders were possibly the: McKee (AS-42) for Subron 7: Dixon (AS-37) for Subron 3: Among the subs were the: Dolphin (AGSS-555): Gudgeon (SS-567): Albacore (AGSS-569): Barbel (SS-580): Blueback (SS-581): Permit (SSN-594): Plunger (SSN-595): Pollack (SSN-603) Haddo (SSN-604): Guardfish (SSN-612): Haddock (SSN-621): Sturgeon (SSN-637): Gurnard (SSN-662) : Hawkbill (SSN-666): Pintado (SSN-672): Drum (SSN-677): William H. Bates (SSN-680): La Jolla (SSN-701): Portsmouth (SSN-707) & Salt Lake City (SSN-716).	Ballast Point, San Diego John Charles Roach 1986.5 Oil on masonite, 1986, courtesy of the USNHC, # 88-163-CR. Text contributed by OMC J. Reid Pallady USNR-RET & QM2(SS) David Johnston, USNR.
117k	Salt Lake City (SSN-716) dockside at NAS Alameda in March of 1987.	Photo courtesy of Robert M. Cieri.
71k	Commemorative post mark on the occasion of Salt Lake City (SSN-716) finishing her overhaul at Mare Island, CA., on 24 May 1993.	Courtesy of Jack Treutle.
72k	During "Fleet Week" '97's "Parade of Ships" the Salt Lake City (SSN-716) enters San Diego Bay followed by a Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), 25 July 1997.	U.S. Navy photo courtesy of news.navy.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
51k	Torpedoman's Mate Third Class (SS) Samuel S. Cabrerra (left) passes a lashing strap to TM2 (SS) Jimmie S. Swift III as they safely secure a Tomahawk missile in the torpedo room of the Salt Lake City (SSN-716) during Global Guardian '98 on 27 Oct 1997.	U.S. Navy photo # N-7159P-008 by PH2 (NAC) H. Wolfgang Porter, courtesy of news.navy.mil.& submitted by Bill Gonyo.
146k	Both enlisted and commissioned sailors pull duty in the control room of the Salt Lake City (SSN-716). During manuevering operations they keep a watchful eye, through periscopes, on the busy shipping lanes near this California city as they participate in the joint military exercise Global Guardian '98, on 29 Oct 1997.	U.S. Navy photo # DN-SD-99-05752, by PH2 (NAC) H. Wolfgang Porter, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
87k	Crewmen aboard the *Los Angeles class* submarine Salt Lake City (SSN-716) relax while tugboats tow the boat out to sea where the crew will resume control in preparation for the joint military exercise Global Guardian '98.	U.S. Navy photo # DN-SD-99-05753, by PH2 (NAC) H. Wolfgang Porter, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
63k	Fire Control Technician Third Class (SS) Roberto A. Baptiste grabs his gear on board the Salt Lake City (SSN-716) as he prepares to stand watch pierside during the joint military exercise Global Guardian '98.	U.S. Navy photo # DN-SD-99-05751, by PH2 (NAC) H. Wolfgang Porter, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
81k	In the torpedo room of the Salt Lake City (SSN-716), Torpedoman's Mate Seaman (SS) Enrique J. Galvez prepares for the arrival of a Tomahawk missile which will be fired during the joint military exercise Global Guardian '98.	U.S. Navy photo # DN-SD-99-05756, by PH2 (NAC) H. Wolfgang Porter, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
127k	Lookouts aboard the submarine Salt Lake City (SSN-716) watch for traffic on the shipping lanes as the boat heads for its home port at San Diego, California during Global Guardian '98.	U.S. Navy photo # DN-SD-99-05784, by PH2 (NAC) H. Wolfgang Porter, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
153k	Poster released on 12 Nov 1999 depiciting various scenes aboard the submarine Salt Lake City (SSN-716) during the joint military exercise Global Guardian '98.	U.S. Navy photo # DN-SG-99-05826, by PH2 (NAC) Jeff Viano, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
36k	Commemorative patch issued on the occasion of Salt Lake City's (SSN-716) 2000 West Pac tour.	Courtesy of Jack Treutle.
193k	Military Photographer of the Year, Illustrative: Second Place -- MMFN (SS) Michael Nelson and STS(SS) Christopher Martindell join others from the Salt Lake City (SSN-716) in celebrating the 100th anniversary of submarines in an unusual way by taking a dip in an Olympic-size pool, 14 Mar 2001.	USN photo # DN-SD-04-13117 by PH2 Aaron Ansarov, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
65k	In an early morning ceremony on 3 April 2001, at Naval Base Point Loma, the command of Salt Lake City (SSN-716) shifted hands as Cmdr. Stephen Marr relieved Cmdr. William Hoeft. Rear Adm. C. H. Griffiths, Jr., Commander Submarine Group Nine, served as Guest Speaker for the event. The official party renders honors to the National Ensign during the Change of Command Ceremony of *Salt Lake City. Party members include from left to right, Cmdr. Stephen Marr, Commanding Officer USS Salt Lake City (SSN 716); Lt. Cmdr Moises Deltorro, Executive Officer Salt Lake City*; Rear Adm. Charles Griffiths, Jr., Commander Submarine Squadron Nine; Cmdr. William Hoeft, Jr., Deputy Commander Submarine Squadron Eleven, Capt. Bruce Smith, Commander Submarine Squadron Eleven and Cmdr. Johnna Precup, Submarine Squadron Eleven Chaplain.	US Navy photo by JO1 (SCW) Robert Feinberg, ComSubPac & submitted by Bill Gonyo. Photo added 01/23/08.
147k	Salt Lake City (SSN-716) prepares to go alongside Frank Cable (AS-40) at Apra Harbor, Guam., 23 May 2002.	US Navy photo # N-9885M-004 by PH2 Alan D. Monyell, USN, contributed by Steven A. Cardali USN, CA-35.
277k	The fast attack submarine Salt Lake City (SSN-716) transits the mouth of Apra Harbor, 23 May 2002 for a short port visit in Guam. The *Salt Lake City* is homeported in San Diego, CA, and is on a regularly scheduled deployment.	U.S. Navy photo # N-9885M-001 by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Alan D. Monyelle, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
261k	Aboard the Salt Lake City (SSN-716) Sep. 11, 2002. A Sailor hoists the "Navy Jack" aboard the *Salt Lake City* in memory of the September 11 attacks on America. Under direction of the Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England, all U.S. Navy ships will fly the "Navy Jack" in place of the "Union Jack" for the duration of the war on terrorism. The "Navy Jack" is a flag consisting of a rattlesnake superimposed across thirteen horizontal alternating red and white stripes, with the motto, "Don’t Tread on Me."	U.S. Navy photo # N-0000X-001 courtesy of news.navy.mil.
345k	Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) speaks to the crew of Salt Lake City (SSN-716), May 16, 2003. *Salt Lake City* is a *Los Angeles class* attack submarine currently in dry dock at Naval Base, Point Loma. The CNO is in San Diego visiting with Sailors and to meet with the senior enlisted and officer leadership community.	U.S. Navy photo # N-2383B-044 by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
242k	The Chief of the Boat ETCM(SS) Brian Schell presents The Gunny with a Salt Lake City (SSN-716) plaque. R. Lee Ermey and a crew from the History Channel's "Mail Call" embarked *Salt Lake City* on 10 March 2004 to film an episode of the 30-min. show answering viewer's questions on life aboard an attack submarine at sea.	U.S. Navy photo by ETC(SS) Jorge L. Pere, courtesy of news.navy.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
423k	The *Los Angeles class* fast attack submarine Salt Lake City (SSN-716) underway 23 Mar. 2005, after departing Naval Submarine Base Point Loma, Calif., to conduct routine exercises in the Pacific Ocean.	U.S. Navy photo # N-7615S-027, by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Danielle M. Sosa, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
328k	Port side view of the *Los Angeles class* fast attack submarine Salt Lake City (SSN-716) underway 23 Mar. 2005, after departing Naval Submarine Base Point Loma, Calif., to conduct routine exercises in the Pacific Ocean.	U.S. Navy photo # N-7615S-039, by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Danielle M. Sosacourtesy of news.navy.mil.
132k	Salt Lake City (SSN-716) at Naval Submarine Base Point Loma, Calif. Note the fairwater planes which are in the earlier versions of the *688 class*.	U.S. Navy photo courtesy of usspasadena.org. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
67k	Check out the civvie radar unit on Salt Lake City (SSN-716). Even more interesting are the radar reflectors for use in the harbor... says something about the radar signature of the sail, doesn't it?	U.S. Navy photo & text courtesy of usspasadena.org. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
58k	Salt Lake City (SSN-716) in dry dock, date and location unknown.	US Navy photo courtesy of tripod.com web site.
140k	Electronics Technician 2nd Class Brian Condon hauls down the commissioning pennant for the *Los Angeles-class* fast attack submarine Salt Lake City (SSN-716) during its inactivation ceremony held on board Naval Base Point Loma, 26 Oct. 2005. *Salt Lake City* was launched on 16 Oct. 1982 and commissioned on 12 May 1984.	U.S. Navy photo # N-1577S-055, by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Timothy F. Sosa, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
100k	The crew of the Salt Lake City (SSN-716) stand in ranks during the boat's inactivation ceremony on board Naval Base Point Loma.	U.S. Navy photo # N-1577S-041, by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Timothy F. Sosa, courtesy of news.navy.mil.