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Friday, April 12, 2013

Navy to name new ship USS Wichita

USS Freedom (LCS-1) |For the first time in more than 20 years, a Navy warship will bear the name USS Wichita.

The new Wichita will be a littoral combat ship, a type of fast and maneuverable craft designed for combat operations close to shorelines.

U.S. Rep Mike Pompeo, and Sens. Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran, all R-Kansas, made the announcement Thursday after receiving phone calls from Navy Secretary Ray Mabus. An official announcement ceremony is scheduled for Friday.

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