JEFFERSON CITY -- The newest naval vessel to be named for the Show-Me State is proceeding toward commissioning.
The USS Missouri is a $2 billion, nuclear-powered attack submarine. The
Virginia Class sub will belong to the Navy's Submarine Group 2.
Gov. Jay Nixon received an update on the Missouri last week from Rear
Adm. Michael McLaughlin, who commands all attack submarines in the
North Atlantic.
McLaughlin says the Navy will begin trials next month to see if the
submarine is seaworthy. The Missouri will undergo several rigorous
tests before its scheduled commissioning July 31 in Groton, Conn
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The USS Missouri is a $2 billion, nuclear-powered attack submarine. The
Virginia Class sub will belong to the Navy's Submarine Group 2.
Gov. Jay Nixon received an update on the Missouri last week from Rear
Adm. Michael McLaughlin, who commands all attack submarines in the
North Atlantic.
McLaughlin says the Navy will begin trials next month to see if the
submarine is seaworthy. The Missouri will undergo several rigorous
tests before its scheduled commissioning July 31 in Groton, Conn
Read More