Navy commissions the USS Cleveland, the last littoral combat ship
A new ship has been added to the Navy's fleet. The crew and other stakeholders gathered near Lake Erie for a ceremony. This event marked the official start of the ship's service.
The ship has a length of 378 feet and a crew of about 90 sailors. It is the last of its class to enter service. Further details about the ship and its commissioning ceremony are available from the source, including comments from the ship's captain and other officials who attended the event.
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