The Future USS MARINETTE to be commissioned in September

The future Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Marinette (LCS 25) will join the active fleet on September 16th with a commissioning ceremony in Menominee. The LCS 25 will be the newest littoral combat ship to join the Surface Force. It is the first naval warship named after Marinette and the third naval vessel named for the community. The naming recognizes the contribution of its namesake town and the great shipbuilders who bring these ships to life, ensuring they are ready to accomplish mission tasking in support of our nation’s maritime strategy. Naval vessel Marinette YTB‑791 was laid down by the Marinette Marine Corporation in Marinette on September 8th , 1966; launched April 10, 1967; and placed in service on July 3rd , 1967. A large harbor tug, Marinette was known as a workhorse and performed tugging services for the 5th Naval District, headquartered at Norfolk, Virginia, into 1969. An additional naval vessel, the warship Marinette County LST 953, was previously named for the surrounding community. The ship was laid down September 15th, 1944, by Bethlehem Steel Company, Hingham, Massachusetts; launched October 15th ; commissioned November 7th , and was decommissioned November 12th, 1946, in Beaumont, Texas. Supporting Marines during World War II, LST 953 received one battle star for its service. Following commissioning, USS Marinette will transit to its homeport of Mayport, Florida.