New USS Iowa submarine to be christened June 17; watch parties planned statewide
The USS Iowa submarine, hull number SSN-797, will be christened 9 a.m. Iowa time (10 a.m. Eastern) Saturday, June 17 at Groton, Conn.
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The USS Iowa submarine, hull number SSN-797, will be christened 9 a.m. Iowa time (10 a.m. Eastern) Saturday, June 17 at Groton, Conn.
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park began a year-long celebration of the 80th anniversary of the christening and launch of USS The Sullivans.
The Sullivans and her caretakers have been through a lot over the past year, but she's still with us with a new splash of champagne Tuesday morning.
Medals honoring Waterloo's five Sullivan brothers killed during World War II will be on display at the very location their parents were presented with them nearly 80 years ago.
Iowans helped raise money for the repairs, wanting to make sure the USS The Sullivans can continue its mission of educating thousands of people each year about military service.