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William King came to live in Oranmore, Co Galway, after serving throughout the second World War
The deployment marks the first time in years that three Vanguard-class vessels have been at sea at the same time.
<p>As USS Colorado showcases the program in Perth, retired admiral Peter Briggs says personnel is one of the ‘huge issues’ it faces</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/oct/29/labor-treasurer-jim-chalmers-social-media-anthony-albanese-coalition-one-nation-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest update
A US nuclear-powered submarine with 160 crew, including seven Australians, has docked south of Perth for maintenance ahead of becoming the first vessel to begin regular AUKUS rotations from WA next year.
​​​​​​​Three of the UK's four nuclear deterrent submarines are out at sea, it is understood.
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