BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY
- Honor USS Cincinnati (SSN 693) Cold War service
- Represents an investment of $1+ Billion in today’s dollars
- Tangible symbol of nation’s investment over 50 years
- Recognize Cincinnati contributions to Cold War
- Cold War veterans from all services
- GE Aircraft Engines, Fernald, Cincinnati Gear, General Tool
- Educate about the successful outcome of Cold War
- Decades of dangerous uncertainty from nuclear armed country confrontations
- USSR, Iron Curtain, Korea, Cuba, Vietnam, Nuclear Arms Race
- Create landmark civic icon – not a mere memorial
- Full-size sub replica w/conning tower, forward planes, upper rudder, Big Red Machine
- Splash pad for kids and an overlook deck
- Community resource/venue for recreation/events
- National holidays, veterans’ ceremonies, festivals
- Regional visitor attraction/destination w/VOA Museum
- Educate local students and athletes from VOA Athletic Park
- Excite youngsters with Submarine-related STEM-T activities
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Trades related to nuclear submarine operations
- Capture kids’ imaginations at an early age with interactive videos
- Key for US ability to compete in a high-tech, global economy
- Highlight roles of skilled trades – boost US hi-tech manufacturing capacity
- Honor USS Cincinnati (SSN 693) Cold War service
