Navy commissions latest littoral combat ship, Sioux City, into service

DES MOINES, Iowa — The U.S. Navy says it has commissioned the littoral combat ship Sioux City into service.

The Navy said in a news release that the warship was placed into active service on Saturday at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

It’s the nation’s sixth Freedom-class littoral combat ship. The vessel has an aluminum skin, high-tech computer capabilities and can reach a speed of 40 knots.

The future littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) transits the Thames River on Nov. 9, 2018, as it arrives at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. (MC1 Steven Hoskins/Navy)

The Navy says the ship's name was chosen to honor the residents of Sioux City, Iowa.

Plans for the Sioux City were announced in 2012. It was built at as shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin.

LCS Milwaukee fires Longbow missiles in mission module test

The littoral combat ship fired Longbow Hellfire surface-to-surface missiles in the first-ever test of the LCS missile module test at sea.

By Mark D. Faram

In Other News

Navy removes CO of Airborne Command & Control Squadron 115

Cmdr. Charles Diehl is the third commanding officer the Navy has fired in November.

As the VA secretary departs, focus remains on outreach, trust

VA care and benefits have seen signifcant growth in recent years, a trend that the outgoing secretary hopes will continue.

Advocates fear dismantling of DOD’s extremism prevention, DEI programs

Trump’s choice for defense secretary said DEI programs eroded the military's values and described anti-extremism policies as a "purge."

Opinion

Why the military’s approach to its suicide epidemic is failing

In this opinion piece, the chairman of Boulder Crest Foundation argues that current military suicide prevention efforts are falling short.

VA acknowledges significant errors in budget shortfall predictions

Department leaders had warned of funding gaps of up to $18 billion but now believe those estimates were too high.

Your Navy

Navy commissions latest littoral combat ship, Sioux City, into service

RELATED

LCS Milwaukee fires Longbow missiles in mission module test

The littoral combat ship fired Longbow Hellfire surface-to-surface missiles in the first-ever test of the LCS missile module test at sea.

Share:

In Other News

Navy removes CO of Airborne Command & Control Squadron 115

Cmdr. Charles Diehl is the third commanding officer the Navy has fired in November.

As the VA secretary departs, focus remains on outreach, trust

VA care and benefits have seen signifcant growth in recent years, a trend that the outgoing secretary hopes will continue.

Advocates fear dismantling of DOD’s extremism prevention, DEI programs

Trump’s choice for defense secretary said DEI programs eroded the military's values and described anti-extremism policies as a "purge."

Opinion

Why the military’s approach to its suicide epidemic is failing

In this opinion piece, the chairman of Boulder Crest Foundation argues that current military suicide prevention efforts are falling short.

VA acknowledges significant errors in budget shortfall predictions

Department leaders had warned of funding gaps of up to $18 billion but now believe those estimates were too high.

This Marine was given opioids for combat wounds. He was never the same.

Preparing for Holiday Spending — Money Minute

A Marine veteran’s struggle with pain and addiction | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.16.24

Pioneering female Marines’ story highlighted by veteran

Navy removes CO of Airborne Command & Control Squadron 115

Could a fighter jet software upgrade have saved this pilot’s life?

Navy fires CO of Leadership and Ethics Command San Diego

Advocates fear dismantling of DOD’s extremism prevention, DEI programs

Navy secretary faces Hatch Act violation for comments on Biden