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Scranton (SSN-756)

Radio Call Sign: November - Sierra - Charlie - November

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Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description		Contributed By/ Source
	114k	Christening program for the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756), 15 April 1989.		U.S. Navy photograph courtesy of Robert M. Cieri.
	84k	Night time at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, VA. at the christening ceremony of the U.S. Navy submarine Scranton (SSN-756), 15 April 1989.		USN / USNI photo.
	27k	Commemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of the Scranton's (SSN-756) commissioning, 26 January 1991.		Courtesy of Jack Treutle.
	49k	Scranton (SSN-756) on sea trials, 19 Dec 1990 off Newport News, VA.		Photo by Mike Dillard, courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat.
	42k	Bow on view of the Scranton (SSN-756) on sea trials, 19 Dec 1990 off Newport News, VA.		Photo by Caroline Frantz, courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat.
	231k	A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756) underway during sea trials off the Virginia Capes on 19 Dec 1990.		Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-SC-94-01495, by Caroline Kiehner, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
	51k	Scranton (SSN-756) starboard sail view with a stiff breeze showing the colors, possibly while on sea trials, 19 Dec 1990 off Newport News, VA.		Courtesy of globalsecurity.org.
	165k	The speakers platform stands atop the nuclear-powered attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756) in preparation for the vessel's commissioning ceremony on 26 Jan 1991.		Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-91-05158, by JO3 Monica L. Miles, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
	186k	Banners decorate the brow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756) in preparation for the vessel's commissioning ceremony.		Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-91-05159, by JO3 Monica L. Miles, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
	201k	The Scranton (SSN-756) appears outboard of the George Washington (CVN-73), circa 1992-96.		U.S. Navy photo N-2302H-003 by Airman Joe Hendricks, courtesy of news.navy.mil. Photo i.d. courtesy of William L. H. Penn, formerly MM2(SS), Scranton, 1992 - 96.
	88k	A port bow view of the of the attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756) tied up at the submarine pier at Port Canaveral, Florida 22 Jan 1994		U.S. Navy photo # DN-SC-94-01495, by OS2 John Bouvia, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
	41k	A crewmember on board the submarine Scranton (SSN-756) stands by for an at-sea mail delivery from an SH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron FIVE (HS-5), the "Nightdippers", Feb. 22, 1996. The units are operating in support of Operation Joint Endeavor.		U.S. Navy photo # N-7340V-003 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jim Vidrine, courtesy of chinfo.navy.mil.
	332k	The U.S. Navy's nuclear powered attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756) prepares to dive into the waters of the Adriatic Sea, after a welcomed mail delivery from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Five (HS-5) embarked on board the U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carrier George Washington (CVN-73), February 22, 1996.		U.S. Navy photo # N-7340V-004 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jim Vidrine, courtesy of chinfo.navy.mil.
	111k	Scranton (SSN-756) doing an emergency blow for "effect" as seen from the deck of the George Washington (CVN-73) in the Persian Gulf, May 1996.		Photo courtesy of Wendell McLaughlin.
	171k	Sailors on board the nuclear powered attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756) receive a mail package lowered from a SH-60 "Seahawk" helicopter from Anti-Submarine Squadron Five (HS-5) during operations in the Atlantic Ocean, July 17, 1996. The Scranton is part of the aircraft carrier George Washington (CVN-73) Battle Group, which is just days away from completing their scheduled six-month deployment in the Mediterranean. The George Washington will be returning to homeport, July 23rd after completing a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean, which included sustained operations in support of the NATO-led peacekeeping in Bosnia and UN sanctions against Iraq in the Arabian Gulf.		U.S. Navy photo # N-2381V-006 by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Chris Vickers, courtesy of chinfo.navy.mil.
	99k	The attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756) surfaces in the North Arabian Sea while the aircraft carrier George Washington(CVN-73) cruises in the background on May 9, 1996. The George Washington and her battle group were operating in the Persian Gulf where they conducted air patrols in support of Operation Southern Watch, the U.S. and coalition enforcement of the no-fly-zone over Southern Iraq.		DoD photo # N-7340V-001 by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jim Vidrine. Courtesy of Fabio Pena.
	81k	The fast attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756) breaks through the Artic ice at the North Pole, June 5, 2001. For the first time in a third of a century, Scranton was one of two U.S. submarines to surface at the North Pole. Scranton and her crew broke through almost four feet of ice as a part of Atlantic Submarine Ice Exercise (LANTSUBICEX) 1-01, a three-ship exercise which demonstrated the U.S. Navy's commitment to assure access to all international waters.		U.S. Navy photo # N-0000X-004, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
	52k	Sailors stationed aboard the fast attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756) are silhouetted by the Artic sun.		U.S. Navy photo # N-0000X-001, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
	25k	Commemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of the Scranton's (SSN-756) visit to the North Pole, August 15, 2001.		Courtesy of Jack Treutle.
	49k	The crew of the Scranton (SSN-756) fan out across the Artic ice on her visit to the North Pole, August 15, 2001.		US Navy photo courtesy of US Navy Arctic Submarine Laboratory & csp.navy.mil.
	105k	Forward VLS tubes of the Scranton (SSN-756) open for inspection while the boat was docked at Naval Station Norfolk VA, 10 Sept. 2004.		U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Wendell McLaughlin.
	44k	Driver of the Navy sponsored NASCAR Bush Series No. 14 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Casey Atwood and members of his crew check out the sail onboard the Los Angeles class submarine Scranton (SSN-756). The FitzBradshaw race team visited Naval Station Norfolk, Sept. 15 - 17, 2004, to tour the base and get a glimpse of what Navy life is like for the Sailors they represent weekly. The Portsmouth (SSN-707) is docked behind them.		U.S. Navy photo # N-2820Z-001 by Journalist Apprentice Andy Zask, courtesy of chinfo.navy.mil.
	267k	The Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756) underway while participating in Operation Inspired Siren.		U.S. Navy photo # N-5526M-002 by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Robert R. McRill, courtesy of chinfo.navy.mil.
	457k	The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine Newport News (SSN-750) render honors to Scranton (SSN-756) as it returns to Naval Station Norfolk Sept. 27, 2005 after a regularly scheduled deployment. Scranton deployed in support of the Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), participating in two joint/multi-national exercises.		US Navy photo # N-3312P-004 by Chief Journalist Mark O. Piggott, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
	24k	Commemorative postal cover marking the Scranton's (SSN-756) 15th year of service since her commissioning, 26 January 2006.		Courtesy of Jack Treutle.
	109k	Dock landing ship Oak Hill (LSD-51), fast attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756) and guided missile frigate Underwood (FFG-36) transit the Gulf of Suez, after completing the passage of the Suez Canal on Jan. 31, 2007. The ships are part of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), which is comprised of Bataan Strike Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C.		U.S. Navy photo # N-8154G-028 by Mass Communication 2nd Class Jeremy L. Grisham, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
	186k	The submarine Scranton (SSN-756) departs Souda harbor following a routine port visit to Greece's largest island on June 15, 2007.		U.S. Navy photo # N-0780F-003 by Mr. Paul Farley, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
	77k	Electronics Technician 2nd Class John Baumgart shows Jeremy Johnson of the Toledo Mud Hens minor league baseball team the torpedo room aboard attack submarine Scranton (SSN-756) on July 17, 2007. The tour was held aboard Scranton because a yearlong depot modernization period aboard Toledo (SSN-769) makes it not optimal for touring.		U.S. Navy photo # N-5268S-002 by by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christina M. Shaw, courtesy of chinfo.navy.mil. Photo added 07/20/07.

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There is no DANFS History currently available for Scranton (SSN-756) at the Haze Gray & Underway , the main archive for the DANFS Online Project.

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Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation
Fleet Reserve Association

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Additional Resources and s of Interest
SSN-688 Los Angeles-class
Virtual Tour of USS Springfield (SSN 761) from PBS's Nova

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