The state of Montana, located in the United States, is home to a lot of different places and things. It has beautiful natural surroundings and a rich historical past that dates back hundreds of centuries. Many people are proud of their state and want the best.
The Treasure State's rugged landscape, outdoor adventures and hardworking residents are some of its most distinctive features. It is also known for its resilience and willingness to help others in times of need.
The new submarine, named after Treasure State, was commissioned this week. It will be an example of the resilience and dedication to Montanans. USS Montana, a fast attack submarine of the Virginia-class, was officially commissioned at Naval Station Norfolk on Saturday.
1. About the Virginia Class Submarines
The Navy's Virginia Class submarines, which are some of the most agile-attack submarines anywhere in the world, are crucial to its mission. They are capable of hunting down and eliminating enemy submarines, surface boats, aircraft, and other assets.
2. The Virginia Class is one among the most advanced submarine designs in the world.
Since 2009, Navy has been designing and building Virginia class submarines. Block IV includes 10 Virginia submarines. These submarines are designed with a focus on reducing total ownership costs. They also have a longer maintenance period.
3. About Montana's Design
The USS Montana was built to be an agile and responsive submarine that can handle a variety missions and give the fleet the capabilities to win battles.
4. About the Montana's crew
The Navy today commissioned 21st Virginia-class submarine USS Montana (SSN794), at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. The ship's crew went through sea trials last week and is now working towards certification and training.
5. About Montana's arms
The Montana submarine is fast and agile. The largest member of her class, the Montana will be armed twelve 16 inch/50 guns. She can fire at a faster rate than other fast attack submarines. This allows her to hunt and destroy more targets quickly.
6. About the Montana's mission
The USS Montana is a vital component of the Navy’s future fleet and will help to maintain its undersea dominance. It will be capable of protecting carriers and expeditionary strikes groups as well as hunting and destroying enemy attack, missile and submarines.
7. About the Commissioning
The Naval Commissioning of the USS Montana happens at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Saturday, 26 June at Naval Station Norfolk. The Navy will stream the ceremony live on their website.
The ship is the tenth Virginia-class submarine to be delivered by Newport News Shipbuilding and the 21st built as part of the teaming agreement with General Dynamics' Electric Boat. This submarine is the third in the Block IV 10-ship group. It incorporates design changes that focus on reducing total ownership costs.