STRIPES (Gary Warner) - Navy decommissions fast-attack submarine USS San Juan | Stars and Stripes
The Navy has been steadily retiring the Cold War-era Los Angeles-class submarines as newer Virginia-class submarines began to enter the service.
STRIPES (Gary Warner) - Submarine USS Alexandria arrives in Bremerton for eventual decommissioning | Stars and Stripes
The Navy has been phasing out Los Angeles-class subs in favor of Virginia-class submarines, which are quieter and can operate in shallower waters.
STRIPES (Gary Warner) - 3 submarines and 2 cruisers among 14 ships Navy plans to remove from service | Stars and Stripes
The list includes Los Angeles-class fast attack submarines USS Newport News and USS Alexandria, and the Ohio-class missile submarine USS Georgia.