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City Celebrates First Navy Ship Commissioned in Hometown
9 May
Summary
- The USS Cleveland is the first Navy ship named after Ohio to be commissioned in its namesake city.
- A week of events, including public tours, is planned for the ship's historic visit.
- The commissioning marks a special moment for the 250th anniversary of the Navy and nation.
The city of Cleveland is abuzz with excitement for the historic arrival of the USS Cleveland, a state-of-the-art Freedom Class littoral ship. This vessel is set to be officially commissioned in its namesake city, a milestone that has never occurred before in the U.S. Navy's history for a ship bearing an Ohio name.
This significant event coincides with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and the nation. A full week of public activities is planned, commencing on Sunday, May 10, with a special community day featuring live entertainment and family-friendly attractions. Public ship tours will be available from Sunday through Thursday.
The commissioning ceremony itself is scheduled for Saturday, May 16. This occasion signifies not only the ship's official entry into active U.S. Navy service but also a deep commitment from the city to embrace and support the ship's crew of over 50 sailors. This connection is expected to endure beyond the commissioning, with continued support for the crew as they deploy globally.
