The Navy commissioned the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22) on June 20. LCS 22, which was built at Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Ala., was administratively commissioned via naval message due to public health safety, and transitioned the ship to normal operations. The Navy is looking at a future date to commemorate the special event with the ship’s sponsor, crew, and commissioning committee. Vice Adm. Richard A. Brown, commander of Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet welcomed the ship to its San Diego homeport. Kansas City’s commanding officer, Cmdr. R.J. Zamberlan, reported the ship ready. “The caliber of crew required to prepare a warship entering the fleet is second to none,” he said. “This crew has exceeded expectations in unprecedented times and I could not be prouder to be their captain.” Kansas City is the 11th LCS Independence variant to join the fleet. (Source: DoD 06/20/20)
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