U.S. Navy Submarine To Undergo Maintenance In Australia For The First Time
The historic visit marks the first Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) in Australia
The STMP will involve Australian and U.S. forces operating together at HMAS Stirling.
The USS Hawaii is accompanied by the USS Emory S. Land, a U.S. service ship
The STMP is the first time that Australian personnel will be actively involved in the maintenance of a nuclear-powered submarine within Australia.