According to information published by the US DoD on June 16, 2023, in a time-honored ceremony, the Navy celebrated the christening of its latest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, soon to be known as the USS Iowa (SSN 797).
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Virginia class submarine USS Iowa. (Picture source: US DoD)
