Navy to mothball USS Boise, capping off years of maintenance challenges
The Navy said the decision to mothball the Boise aligns with a broader, “data-driven initiative” that aims to enhance the composition of the Navy’s fleet.
The Navy said the decision to mothball the Boise aligns with a broader, “data-driven initiative” that aims to enhance the composition of the Navy’s fleet.
A service official revealed the change to Breaking Defense, pushing back previous plans to mothball the ship this May.
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