The Sturgeon (SSN637) Class submarines were built in the 1960's and 70's for the job of anti-submarine warfare. They carried plenty of MK-48 torpedoes, Harpoon missiles, and Tomahawk cruise missiles. These boats were also capable of delivering the SUBROC nuclear depth charge. She has been phased out of use by the newer Los Angeles and Seawolf Attack Submarines. We did our part to end the Cold War (you should read the book "Blind Man's Bluff").

I began my 6 years as a sailor in 1980. After Boot Camp, went to Sub School in Groton, Ct. Then on to San Diego, for another year of sonar operating and technician schools at the FLEASWTRACENPAC (fleet anti-submarine warfare training center pacific). Then my orders came to report aboard the submarine USS Sunfish SSN 649 stationed in Charleston, SC. There, I met the boat in January of 82 and spent the rest of my Navy enlistment (another four and a half years). Below is a picture of the Sonar Gang around 1984. Wish I had a group photo of all the Sonarmen that I worked with over the years.
Great experience!