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USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) Commissions in Namesake State

Posted on April 1, 2023 by

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) commissioned at Port Hueneme aboard Naval Base Ventura County, April 1. “Littoral Combat Ships are versatile platforms. A successor in heritage to the escort fleets of the Second World War. They … Continue reading →

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Christening of Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), USNS Cody

Posted on February 25, 2023 by

MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA christened its 14th Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), USNS Cody, during a ceremony at its advanced manufacturing facility today. Cody is the first EPF Flight II as well as the first Navy vessel to honor the city of … Continue reading →

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Keel Laying commemorated for third ship in Gerald R. Ford-Class, the future USS Enterprise (CVN 80)

Posted on August 27, 2022 by

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – With the words, “I hereby declare the keel of the United States Ship Enterprise truly and fairly laid,” Olympians Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky chalked their initials on respective steel plates, which were then embossed by … Continue reading →

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USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) Commissions

Posted on July 30, 2022 by

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Amphibious Transport Dock ship USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) July 30, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “To the Sailors and Marines who will serve aboard USS Fort Lauderdale, thank you … Continue reading →

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USS Montana (SSN 794) Commissioned

Posted on July 27, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of Navy.mil) The Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Montana (SSN 794) in a traditional ceremony held Saturday, June 25, at Naval Station Norfolk. Under Secretary of the Navy Erik K. Raven, highlighted the Montana’s … Continue reading →

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Future USNS John L. Canley is Christened

Posted on July 27, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of the U.S. Navy) The future expeditionary sea base USNS John L. Canley (ESB-6) was christened during a ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif., June 26. The event was attended by … Continue reading →

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Navy Christens USS John Basilone

Posted on July 27, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of Naval Today) The US Navy has christened the future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. The christening ceremony for the vessel, which is the … Continue reading →

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HII Christens USS Richard M. McCool Jr.

Posted on July 27, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of HII) HII announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened the company’s 13th amphibious transport dock, Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), constructed for the U.S. Navy. “For nearly two decades, we have had the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Navy Commissions USS Oregon (SSN 793)

Posted on July 27, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of Navy.mil) The Navy commissioned the fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) in a traditional ceremony held Saturday, May 28, at Naval Submarine Base New London. “Oregonians are deeply honored that the 20th Virginia-class submarine will … Continue reading →

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USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul Commissions

Posted on July 27, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of Navy.mil) The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) in Duluth, Minnesota, May 21, 2022. Rep. Betty McCollum, Minnesota 4th District, was the principal speaker for the commissioning ceremony. “The … Continue reading →

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