June 20, 2020 – The U.S. Navy commissioned Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22), June 20. The Navy commissioned Kansas City administratively via naval message, due to public health safety and restrictions of large public gatherings related to the coronavirus pandemic and transitioned the ship to normal operations. The Navy is looking at a future opportunity to…
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Future USS Kansas City Arrives at San Diego Homeport
May 24, 2020 – The next ship to be commissioned and carry the Kansas City name arrived at its homeport in San Diego, May 24. The future USS Kansas City (LCS 22) arrived for the first time at Naval Base San Diego, where the Navy will commission the Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) June 20 “I am extremely proud of…
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