USS Maryland (SSBN 738) is the 13th of 18 United States Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines and the fourth U.S. Navy ship to be named Maryland.

The contract for the construction of Maryland was awarded March 14, 1986. Her keel was laid down by the Electric Boat Division of the General Dynamics Corporation at Groton, Conn., April 22, 1986. She was christened and launched in a ceremony on August 10, 1991, at the Electric Boat shipyard. The ship’s sponsor was Mrs. Sarah C. Larson. USS Maryland was commissioned June 13, 1992, with Capt. John W. Francis in command of the Blue crew and Capt. Harold E. Marshall in command of the Gold crew.

USS Maryland arrived in King's Bay on June 20 for the first time and immediately started preparation for strategic certification, with the Blue crew achieving a successful test launch on July 29, and starting Trident II missile Demonstration and Shakedown Operations (DASO) on July 7.

September 11, SSBN 738 pulled into Annapolis, Maryland, for a goodwill port visit.

The first exchange of command occurred September 4, with the Gold crew taking charge of the Maryland, and completing their phase of DASO on October 22. The sub successfully launched D5 missile Oct. 19.

The Blue crew relieved the Gold crew January 26, 1993, and continued with preparations for strategic certification. The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine returned to Groton on Jan. 30 for post-shakedown maintenance prior to assuming responsibility for strategic deterrent patrols. USS Maryland returned to King's Bay on April 9.

USS Maryland completed various weapons and tactical certifications and then returned to King's Bay on May 4 to join Submarine Squadron 20 (SUBRON 20) and commence preparations for the first strategic deterrent patrol.

May 27, 1993 SSBN 738 completed its strategic loadout at Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic, Kings Bay, Ga. First patrol began June 22.

August 13, Vice Adm. Emery relieved Vice Adm. Chiles as Commander, Submarine Forces U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMSUBLANT), during a change-of-command ceremony on board the USS Maryland.

September 24, USS Maryland (Blue), commanded by Capt. Charles A. Schaefer, ran aground at Port Canaveral, Fla., after conducting a medical evacuation of an ill crew member, and returned to King's Bay to inspect for damage. Damage was minimal, and the investigation found that the crew was not responsible. The submarine resumed its second deterrent patrol on the 26th.

October 22, Capt. Harold F. Sheffield relieved Capt. Harold E. Marshall as CO of the SSBN 738 (Gold).

January 20, 1994 USS Maryland successfully launched four Trident II (D5) missiles during a Follow-on CINC Evaluation Test. The sub departed for its 2nd patrol Jan. 28.

June 11, SSBN 738 (Blue) returned to Kings Bay after completing its 4th, two-month, strategic deterrent patrol.

September 20, USS Maryland (Gold) returned to homeport after completing a two-month strategic deterrent patrol.

December 22, USS Maryland (Blue) returned home after completing its 6th, six-week, strategic deterrent patrol.

April 21, 1996 SSBN 738 successfully launched two D5 missiles during a Follow-on CINC Evaluation Test.

March 2, 1998 USS Maryland (Gold), commanded by Cmdr. Christopher C. Hayes, returned to NSB Kings Bay after completing its 17th, two-month, strategic deterrent patrol.

June 26, USS Maryland (Blue), commanded by Cmdr. Keith P. Bowman, returned to homeport after completing a two-and-a-half month strategic deterrent patrol.

October 16, USS Maryland (Gold) returned to Kings Bay after completing its 19th, two-and-a-half month, strategic deterrent patrol.

February 2, 1999 The Maryland successfully launched two Trident II missiles during a Follow-on CINC Evaluation Test.

February 21, USS Maryland (Gold) departed Kings Bay for its 21st strategic deterrent patrol.

April 26, SSBN 738 successfully launched two D5 missiles during a Follow-on CINC Evaluation Test.

November 29, The Maryland moored at Refit Wharf #2, NSB Kings Bay to torpedo onload.

December 26, USS Maryland (Gold) returned home after completing its 23rd, 67-day long, strategic deterrent patrol.

May 18, 2000 USS Maryland (Gold) departed Kings Bay, Ga., for its 25th strategic deterrent patrol.

September 15, Cmdr. Russell H. Smith relieved Cmdr. Christopher C. Hayes as CO of the USS Maryland (Gold).

March 9, 2001 Cmdr. Steven P. Davito relieved Cmdr. Keith P. Bowman as CO of the SSBN 738 (Blue).

March 16, USS Maryland (Gold) returned to Kings Bay after completing an 11-week strategic deterrent patrol.

July 9, USS Maryland (Blue) returned home after completing its 28th, two-and-a-half month, strategic deterrent patrol.

October 16, The Maryland (Gold) joined the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Battle Group in an exercise that resulted in the sinking of ex-USS Guam. SSBN 738 fired one Mark 48 torpedo during the exercise, which finally sunk the ship. The sub returned to Kings Bay Oct. 26 after completing a seven-week strategic deterrent patrol.

December 10, USS Maryland (Blue) departed Kings Bay for its 30th strategic deterrent patrol.

May 5, 2002 ETC(SS) LeRoy W. Young died of a heart attack while deployed with the SSBN 738 (Gold).

November 5, 2003 USS Maryland successfully launched two D5 missiles during a Follow-on Commander Evaluation Test.

March 6, 2009 Cmdr. John Newton, Jr., relieved Cmdr. Robert Hudson as CO of the Maryland (Blue) during a change-of-command ceremony at the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base Chapel. The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine recently completed its 52nd strategic deterrent patrol.

November 24, 2010 Cmdr. Andrew Kimsey relieved Cmdr. Jeffrey M. Grimes as CO of the USS Maryland (Gold) during a change-of-command ceremony on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

January 21, 2012 USS Maryland (Blue), commanded by Cmdr. Gregory R. Kercher, returned home after completing its 60th, two-month, strategic deterrent patrol.

June 1, SSBN 738 (Gold) launched four unarmed Trident II D5 missiles during a Follow-on Commander Evaluation Test, on the Eastern Test Range (ETR) off Cape Canaveral, Fla., on April 14 and 16th, marking the 139th, 140th, 141st and 142nd consecutive successful submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test flight since December 1989.

August 1, The Maryland (Blue) returned to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay following routine operations.

September 21, Cmdr. Gregory R. Kercher relieved Cmdr. Andrew Kimsey as CO of the USS Maryland (Green) during a change-of-command and crew combination ceremony on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, in preparation for a three-year Engineered Refueling Overhaul (EROH) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va.

December 18, 2013 Cmdr. Geoffry W. Patterson relieved Cmdr. Gregory R. Kercher as CO of the Maryland (Green) during a change-of-command ceremony at Dry Dock Club, Norfolk Naval Shipyard Scott Annex.

February 21, 2015 USS Maryland departed Dry Dock #4 after 26 months and moored at Pier 3, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY); Departed NNSY on Feb. 12, 2016.

February 20, 2016 SSBN 738 returned to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay following a 37-month EROH.

February 22, Cmdr. Geoffry W. Patterson assumed command of the Maryland (Blue) while Cmdr. Christopher T. Horgan assumed command of the Gold Crew during a crew split and an assumption-of-command ceremony on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

March 15, USS Maryland departed Refit Wharf 2, NSB Kings Bay to conduct routine training.

August 31, USS Maryland launched an unarmed Trident II missile, during a Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO), from the Eastern Range Complex off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Fla., marking the 161st consecutive successful submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test flight.

June 30, 2017 Cmdr. Jesse C. Pruett relieved Cmdr. Geoffry W. Patterson as CO of the Maryland (Blue) during a change-of-command ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Chapel.

August 25, USS Maryland (Gold) returned to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay after completing a strategic deterrent patrol.

February 5, 2018 SSBN 738 departed Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay for a strategic deterrent patrol.

March 16, The Maryland moored at SSBN Jetty on Her Majesty's Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde in Faslane, Scotland, for a four-day port visit.

June 8, USS Maryland is currently in dry-dock at Trident Refit Facility (TRF) Kings Bay for routine maintenance.

June 8, Cmdr. Michael A. Paisant relieved Cmdr. Christopher T. Horgan as CO of the Maryland (Gold) during a change-of-command ceremony at the WW II memorial pavilion on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

September 4, USS Maryland (Blue) moored at Refit Wharf #1 on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay following a strategic deterrent patrol.

February 5, 2019 USS Maryland (Gold) returned to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay after completing a strategic deterrent patrol.

June 20, USS Maryland (Blue) returned to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay following a strategic deterrent patrol.

April 22, 2021 Cmdr. Henry J. Wicks relieved Cmdr. Michael A. Paisant as CO of the Maryland (Gold) during a change-of-command ceremony on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

May 26, 2022 USS Maryland (Blue) returned to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay following a strategic deterrent patrol.

July 1, Cmdr. Michael Graham relieved Cmdr. Darrell Brown as as CO of the Maryland (Blue) during a change-of-command ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Chapel.

October 13, 2023 Cmdr. Karl J. Hassenfratz relieved Cmdr. Henry J. Wicks as CO of the SSBN 738 (Gold) during a change-of-command ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Chapel.