navy cancels USS Boise overhaul
Definition
A phrase referring to reports and discussions within the U.S. Navy about potentially canceling or retiring the USS Boise (SSN-764), a Los Angeles-class attack submarine, instead of proceeding with its long-delayed and costly overhaul after over a decade of maintenance backlog.
Highlights ongoing Navy shipyard issues, where the USS Boise has been sidelined since 2015, with a $1.2 billion overhaul contract awarded years late, prompting calls to 'pull the plug' on repairs.
Examples
In a masterstroke of fiscal wizardry, the navy cancels USS Boise overhaul, proving once again that the best way to fix a submarine is to let it marinate in drydock for another decade.
Admirals patted themselves on the back when the navy cancels USS Boise overhaul – who needs a working sub when you have spreadsheets full of 'strategic delays'?
Breaking: navy cancels USS Boise overhaul, redirecting funds to buy gold-plated paperclips and finally solve the real naval crisis.
Submariners everywhere cheered as the navy cancels USS Boise overhaul, embracing the 'eternal pierside vigil' maintenance philosophy that's all the rage in 2026.