USS Cleveland Commissioned by US Navy During Ceremony in Namesake City

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The U.S. Navy commissions the USS Cleveland (LCS 31) in Cleveland, Ohio, at 11:15 a.m. ET on May 16, 2026. It’s the fourth ship named after Cleveland. ...

These Cleveland companies helped build the first Navy warship commissioned in Ohio

The new USS Cleveland is representing the Ohio city, not only in name but also in its construction, with contributions from several companies throughout Greater Cleveland.

USS Cleveland commissioned by US Navy during ceremony in namesake city

The USS Cleveland, the final Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship, officially joined the U.S. Navy fleet in a ceremony celebrating Cleveland's enduring naval ties.

U.S. Navy commissions USS Cleveland as final Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship in Ohio ceremony

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said the ceremony marked the beginning of the crew’s responsibility for the ship. “Today we celebrate the sailors who breathe life into this ship. To the officers and crew of USS Cleveland, today is your day,” Cao said. The ship’s sponsor, Robyn Modly, a native of Cleveland and wife of former Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly, joined the crew in the week before the commissioning. Sailors also took part in c…

U.S. Navy Commissions 16th and Final Freedom-class LCS, USS Cleveland (LCS 31)

The U.S. Navy commissioned the 13th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31) in a ceremony held in Cleveland, Ohio, May 16.

USS Cleveland (LCS 31) commissions in namesake city

The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Cleveland (LCS 31) in its namesake city, marking the final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship and celebrating the crew, sponsors, and city’s naval legacy.