 Welcome to All Hands Update, I'm Petty Officer Andrew Johnson. The Navy's submarine force commemorated the 4,000th Strategic Deterrent Patrol in dual ceremonies in Bangor, Washington and Kings Bay, Georgia, September 19. For more than 50 years, Strategic Deterrents has been the sole mission of the Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine Force. The first Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine, USS George Washington, was commissioned in 1959 and completed the first deterrent patrol in 1961. The current fleet of Ohio-class submarines works alongside strategic bombers and intercontinental ballistic missiles to ensure the U.S.'s nuclear deterrence and reassurance. While the 4,000th Patrol is a milestone for the submarine force, it also pays homage to service members who stand watch every day to keep the nation safe and secure. Visit the submarine force website for more information.