Description
USS Nebraska (hull number SSBN-739) is the 14th Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, and the second United States Navy vessel to be named in honor of Nebraska, the 37th state. She carries Trident ballistic missiles.
USS Nebraska shares her nickname, “Big Red”, with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s athletic teams.
USS Nebraska (SSBN-739) was originally assigned to Submarine Group 10 at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. On 1 October 2004, USS Nebraska was transferred to Submarine Squadron 17 in Submarine Group 9 at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, Washington. In 2013 Nebraska transferred to Submarine Squadron 19 to conduct an Engineering Refueling Overhaul.
Following Patrol 54, USS Nebraska was awarded the “Battle E” for Submarine Squadron 17. Additionally, following Patrol 56, the submarine was awarded the “Battle E” for Submarine Squadron 17 for its second consecutive year. After completing an unprecedented 116-day patrol in late 2013, USS Nebraska was again awarded the “Battle E,” her third in four years.
This coin is struck in a shiny frosted finish and features special transparent enamel combined with a 3D UV-printed representation of the ship that gives an impression that can be both seen and felt. The reverse proudly displays the U.S. Navy Emblem with a space for engraving.
This coin measures 1.75 in (44mm) in diameter.
