April 07 2020
The U.S. Navy has commissioned its latest Virginia-class attack submarine, reports the Dept. of Defense.
The Delaware (SSN-791) officially entered service on April 4 and was immediately assigned to normal operations, said a Pentagon release. A commissioning ceremony was not held due to public health concerns involving the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
A ceremony with the crew, sponsor and commissioning committee may take place at a later date, the department said.
The Delaware is...
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