USS Boise (SSN 764), a Los Angeles-improved class submarine, was the second ship of the U.S. Navy to be named for Boise, Idaho. The contract to build her was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia on February 6, 1987 and her keel was laid down on August 25, 1988. She was launched on March 23, 1991, sponsored by Mrs. Louis McClure, and commissioned on November 7, 1992, with Cmdr. D. Mericle in command.

February 16, 2002 SSN 764 departed homeport for a scheduled deployment, with the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Battle Group, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

April 15, 2003 USS Boise, commanded by Cmdr. James M. Kuzma, returned to Naval Station Norfolk after rapid response, two-month, wartime patrol. In March she delivered some of the opening shots of Operation Iraqi Freedom when she launched a full load of Tomahawk missiles in support of the initial invasion.

October 28, 2005 Cmdr. Rodney A. Mills relieved Cmdr. Douglas W. Mikatarian as commanding officer of USS Boise in a ceremony at Pier 3, Naval Station Norfolk.

May 30, 2007 USS Boise returned to Norfolk after a seven-month underway period. She deployed Oct. 30 and transited under the Arctic ice to the Pacific to begin what became an almost 37,000-mile voyage. The nuclear-powered fast attack submarine completed a wide range of joint requirements supporting national security in the U.S. Pacific and Central Command areas of responsibility before passing through the Suez Canal and returning home via the Mediterranean and Atlantic to complete a circumnavigation of the globe. The ship visited ports of Yokosuka, Japan; Guam; Singapore; Limassol, Cyprus; and Toulon, France.

June 19, 2008 USS Boise departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AoR).

December 23, USS Boise returned home after a six-month underway period. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine, spent time in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean and North seas. She conducted exercises with Spain, France, Britain and Germany, and participated in maritime security operations off the west coast of Africa.

July 16, 2009 SSN 764 departed dry dock after a five-month selected restricted availability (SRA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY).

January 22, 2010 Cmdr. Brian L. Sittlow relieved Cmdr. Paul S. Snodgrass as CO of the Boise during a change-of-command ceremony at Norfolk Naval Station.

June 22, USS Boise departed Norfolk for a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet Areas of Responsibility.

July 5, The Boise pulled into Portsmouth naval base for a week port visit to England.