USS Cheyenne submarine returns to Pearl Harbor, proud of Cheyenne name

Late last week, the USS Cheyenne submarine, known affectionately by its crew as "The Legend" and "God's boat" returned home to Pearl Harbor after a six-month deployment. Cowboy State Daily attended the emotional ceremony and spoke to sailors and spouses about the homecoming and about the boat that bears Cheyenne's namesake.

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Annaliese Wiederspahn

May 02, 20191 min read

USS Cheyenne

Late last week, the USS Cheyenne submarine, known affectionately by its crew as “The Legend” and “God’s boat” returned home to Pearl Harbor after a six-month deployment. Cowboy State Daily attended the emotional ceremony and spoke to sailors and spouses about the homecoming and about the boat that bears Cheyenne’s namesake.

COMSUBPAC‘s Cheyenne sailors, members of the United States Pacific Fleet Submarine Force, returned safely to their families, thankful to be home, grateful for the support of American patriots, and resounding in their affirmation that “God’s boat does God’s work.”

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Annaliese Wiederspahn

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