The U.S. Navy officially welcomed the future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7) on September 12, 2024.
The ship was named in honour of Private First Class Robert Ernest Simanek, who received the Medal of Honour for his bravery during the Korean War.
In 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower awarded him the prestigious Medal of Honor, the highest award for valour in the U.S.
The future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7) is the latest addition to the Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) class,...