The commissioning of the new USS Little Rock has been set to take place December 16th at Canalside. According to ship's website, it's the first time in the "Navy’s 241-year history that a ship will be commissioned alongside its namesake ship." You can see video and pictures of the new ship on the USS Little Rock's website.

The USS Little Rock is one of the newest warship from the Navy. Built in Marinette, Wisconsin and the USS Little Rock is a Littoral Combat Ship that has a helicopter pad, ramp for small boats and is designed to stay close to the shore. You can follow the ship's progression and activity on their Facebook and Twitter page!

More informations on how you can reserve a spot at the commissioning can be found HERE.

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