USS PROVIDENCE SSN719
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Operation Enduring Freedom
The USS Providence fired the opening shots of Operation Enduring Freedom. As a result, its battle flag is now an historic artifact at the Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton, CT.
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Fire! Submarine Providence helps counter the attacks
" - This is a
must read
Providence Journal article written by John E. Mulligan. This detailed first hand account from members of the USS Providence crew about their historic role in Operation Enduring Freedom makes for exciting reading and will be worth your time to visit Projo.Com, the website of the Providence Journal to read thias article.
A full 11" by 17" reproduction is also alvailable for purchase from the Projo.com "Front Page Store".