The U.S. Navy commissioned Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22) June 20. Kansas City is the 11th of the Independence-variant to join the fleet and second ship to be named for Kansas City. The name Kansas City was assigned to a heavy cruiser during World War II. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| Official U.S. Navy file photo of The Navy's newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Kansas City (LCS 22), arriving at its new homeport of Naval Base San Diego on May 24, 2020. (Picture source U.S. Navy) |
