USS Michigan Sails to Busan, Korea

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The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrived at Busan for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific, June 23.

With a crew of approximately 165, Michigan will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet.

USS Michigan is one of four Ohio-class guided-missile submarines.  Measuring more than 560 feet long and weighing more than 18,000 tons when submerged, Michigan is one of the largest submarines in the world.

The vessel is homeported in Bremerton, Washington and is forward deployed from Guam.

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