The USS Long Beach (CGN-9), commissioned in 1961 ... The Long Beach would enjoy a three decade service run, decommissioning in 1995. CGN-9 was the third Navy vessel named for the California ...

Despite its advanced features and significant upgrades, Long Beach was decommissioned in the 1990s, marking the end of an era for U.S. Navy cruisers. USS Long Beach (CGN-9) was a ship of firsts ...

Summary and Key Points: The USS Long Beach (CGN-9), commissioned ... it completed a successful three-decade service. -The Long Beach was eventually decommissioned and scrapped.

Despite its advanced features and significant upgrades, Long Beach was decommissioned in the 1990s, marking the end of an era for U.S. Navy cruisers. USS Long Beach (CGN-9) was a ship of firsts ...