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USS Long Beach highlighted as first nuclear-powered surface ship
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: The article describes USS Long Beach as the first nuclear-powered surface warship commissioned in 1961.
WHO: USS Long Beach (CGN-9)
WHAT: Commissioned as the first nuclear-powered surface warship and described by its nuclear propulsion and capabilities
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 2:24 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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