Are there enemy submarines out there?
Enter the Combat Information Center on the USS Laffey to experience a tense exchange during the Cold War. A dual hologram appears, radio transmissions sound, and radar repeaters show a sweeping motion as they “search” for enemy submarines. In the Combat Information Center, you can experience a brief moment of what it was like for the brave sailors navigating the uncertain waters of the Cold War aboard the USS Laffey.
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