USS Detroit Commissioned In Its Namesake City [VIDEO]
DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - Officials have commissioned the USS Detroit naval vessel after spending more than a week in its namesake city.
The Saturday morning ceremony included speeches and appearances by military officers as well as Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, Mayor Mike Duggan and U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters.
Commissioning of USS DETROIT. This warship goes 45 knots and 70 crew.
Posted by Laura Bonnell on Saturday, October 22, 2016
USS DETROIT OFFICIALLY COMMANDED BY ITS CREW. Video a little shaky due to a lot of multi tasking!!
Posted by Laura Bonnell on Saturday, October 22, 2016
Gov Snyder heckled at USS Detroit called "murderer" by woman. Security made her leave. https://t.co/XdJtsK8Q7W pic.twitter.com/Mj3X5Mv0Lt
— Laura Teicher Bonnell (@LauraTbonnell) October 22, 2016
Exciting day as we wait for USS DETROIT to be commissioned. @WWJ950 https://t.co/fIJAvpCv3n pic.twitter.com/hif1ZvDB49
— Laura Teicher Bonnell (@LauraTbonnell) October 22, 2016
Fun facts about this Beauty: USS Detroit. Commissioned at 11:00. Downtown Detroit. Must have tickets.@WWJ950 pic.twitter.com/JIvifYgaSZ
— Laura Teicher Bonnell (@LauraTbonnell) October 22, 2016
The $440 million Freedom-class ship has been docked on the Detroit River in front of the GM Renaissance Center since Oct. 14 and opened for festivities and tours.
The USS Detroit was built in Marinette, Wisconsin. Officials say it's designed to work in shallow waters and operate with speed and agility. It can be quickly modified to take on different missions.
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