At the turn of the millennium, the U.S. Navy faced ... littoral combat ships—sleek, trimaran vessels designed for agility in nearshore operations. With their futuristic silhouette and ...

with occasional exceptions like the USS Hyman G. Rickover, named for the "Father of the Nuclear Navy." Auxiliary and support ships also have distinctive naming patterns. Submarine tenders honor ...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- The U.S. Navy Saturday commissioned the USS Beloit, its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, during a ceremony in Milwaukee. The ship is the first to bear the city ...