Keywords: US Navy 040920-N-6497N-006 A colorful banner made by family members, awaits the crew as the Sturgeon-class submarine USS Parche (SSN 683) returns to port for the final time.jpg en Naval Base Kitsap Wash Sept 20 2004 - A colorful banner made by family members awaits the crew as the Sturgeon-class submarine USS Parche SSN 683 returns to port for the final time at the Marginal pier at Naval Base Kitsap Wash Parche the last active Sturgeon-class attack submarine is due to be decommissioned on October 19 2004 after serving the fleet since 1973 Parche was configured for research and development from 1987-1991 and was used primary for intelligence gathering and underwater salvage U S Navy photo by Brian Nokell RELEASED 2004-09-20 040920-N-6497N-006 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 17763 U S Navy photo by Brian Nokell PD-USGov-Military-Navy Warships at Naval Base Kitsap USS Parche SSN-683 |