The U.S. Navy is set to commission the 24th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, the future USS Lowa or SSN 797 in a ceremony on April 5, 2025, at the Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn. The submarine’s 140 crew stationed there will be present at the ceremony.
The submarine was constructed by Groton-based General Dynamics Electric Boat and is the 13th Virginia-class submarine completed by Electric Boat.
Lt. Commander Scott Carper, who will serve as USS...