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End of Journey for USS San Juan: The Story of the Nuclear Submarine Named After San Juan

Published Aug 4, 2026 · via El Vocero

The USS San Juan (SSN 751), a nuclear submarine named in honor of Puerto Rico's capital, will be retired after 38 years of operations. The submarine's service spanned from the end of the Cold War to the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The USS San Juan was named after San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, and has completed its operational journey.