The new Navy submarine, a nuclear-powered Virginia-class vessel, is the first submarine to be named for the state.

The 377-foot vessel can dive to depths of more than 800 feet below the surface and maneuver at speeds of over 25 knots.

The U.S. Navy officially welcomed its newest Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine to the fleet Saturday with the commissioning of the USS Iowa (SSN 797) at Naval Submarine Base New London.

We also learn who the Navy's newest nuclear submarine was designed to accommodate, before finding out who is breaking records and raising money for a good cause in the National Hockey League.

Hundreds of veterans as well family and friends of the 140 crew members for the USS Iowa gathered at Naval Submarine Base New London for the commissioning of the newest nuclear powered submarine ...

“The role of the fast attack submarine is so dynamic that everything ... off the coast of Western Australia on the nuclear-powered submarine USS Minnesota in March. “As soon as my boss says ...

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“It is an honor to commission the Navy’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, here at Groton, the submarine capital of the world,” Phelan said. “USS Iowa will make our fleet stronger ...

"The role of the fast attack submarine is so dynamic that everything ... off the coast of Western Australia on the nuclear-powered submarine USS Minnesota in March. "As soon as my boss says ...