U.S. Navy names new Virginia-class sub USS Atlanta, honoring Atlanta, set to launch by 2030.

The U.S. Navy has named its latest Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine the USS Atlanta, honoring the city for the first time in 25 years. The ceremony took place at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. This vessel, the sixth to bear the name, symbolizes Atlanta's rich naval history and civil rights legacy. Expected to launch by 2030, the USS Atlanta will support various military operations, including anti-submarine warfare and reconnaissance.

October 23, 2024
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