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USS James Madison SSBN-627 Patch — James Madison-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Embroidered Patch
Named for a founding father — armed for the apocalypse.
USS James Madison (SSBN-627) was the lead ship of the James Madison-class fleet ballistic missile submarines, serving the United States Navy as a key element of America's nuclear deterrent force during the Cold War. Named after the fourth President of the United States and "Father of the Constitution," SSBN-627 carried submarine-launched ballistic missiles on strategic deterrent patrols that helped prevent nuclear war for decades.
Commissioned in 1964, USS James Madison was armed with Polaris A-3 ballistic missiles and later upgraded to carry the more capable Poseidon C-3 missiles. The submarine conducted dozens of deterrent patrols, spending months at a time submerged and undetected beneath the ocean's surface, ready at all times to execute the nation's nuclear strike plan if ordered by the President. The James Madison-class submarines represented a significant advancement in the Navy's ballistic missile submarine program, featuring improved missile systems, quieter propulsion, and enhanced survivability. The crew's dedication to this grave responsibility — maintaining perfect readiness while hoping they would never have to fire — defined the Cold War submarine experience.
This patch preserves the legacy of SSBN-627 and the sailors who kept the watch.
Perfect For: SSBN-627 crew veterans, Cold War submarine enthusiasts, ballistic missile submarine collectors, and nuclear deterrent historians.
The Father's shield — SSBN-627.
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