Chief Machinist’s Mate Frank McGuire greets his family, including two-month-old, Eli, at the Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) homecoming July 15 at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. McGuire met his son for the first time at the homecoming.
The Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) returned to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay July 15.
Georgia was forward deployed for more than a year after leaving Kings Bay May 6, 2011.
Georgia’s blue crew deployed to Diego Garcia for a turnover with the gold crew about three months ago.
After some minor maintenance, the crew prepared the boat for its namesake homeport return.
Family members and friends met the crew at the pier.
For Chief Machinist’s Mate Frank McGuire, the deployment came at an especially difficult time. He knew he was leaving a few weeks before his son would be born.
“This is one of the greatest days of my life,” said McGuire. “It’s great to be home.”
USS Georgia is the second ship of the Navy to be named for the fourth state. The boat finished conversion in Norfolk during 2008 to an SSGN.
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