The US Navy plans to decommission and dismantle the USS Long Beach, the world’s first nuclear-powered cruiser. The ship, a significant Cold War-era vessel, will undergo a complex and costly dismantling process due to its nuclear components. The Navy has not yet detailed the specific timeline or location for the decommissioning. This process presents technical challenges related to the safe handling of radioactive materials. The USS Long Beach was a groundbreaking ship in naval history, serving for decades before being placed in reserve. Its retirement marks the end of an era for nuclear-powered cruisers in the US fleet.