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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

USS Missouri is complete, will launch in July

Virginia Class submarineThe newest naval vessel to be named for the Show-Me State is proceeding toward commissioning.

The USS Missouri is a $2 billion, nuclear-powered attack submarine. The Virginia Class sub will belong to the Navy's Submarine Group 2.

Gov. Jay Nixon received an update on the Missouri last week from Rear Adm. Michael McLaughlin, who commands all attack submarines in the North Atlantic.

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