Source: Axios Cleveland
The USS Cleveland will officially enter active service Saturday during a commissioning ceremony at North Coast Yard.
Why it matters: It’s the first time in history that a Navy warship has been commissioned in Ohio.
Driving the news: The USS Cleveland (LCS 31) is the fourth Navy vessel to carry the city’s name and the latest addition to the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship fleet.
The big picture: Ships in this class are speedy and can operate in both “near-shore” and “open-ocean” combat environments.
- The USS Cleveland will support the U.S. military’s “forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe,” per the Navy.