GROTON, Conn. — A date is now set for the commissioning of Iowa’s newest namesake. The U.S.S. Iowa fast attack submarine will be commissioned 10-a.m. April 5th, in Groton, Connecticut. With the sponsor ordering the Captain to “Man your Ship and Bring Her to Life!”, the commissioning, ordered by the Navy, is generally open to the public and will be live-streamed as well. The Commissioning Committee will make every effort possible to open this event to as many IOWANs as possible.

The Commissioning Committee will start accepting invitation requests on Dec. 26 through Jan. 13. Requests are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

USS Iowa SSN 797; roll-out at General Dynamics Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut – August 2023 (Photo via https://www.seaforces.org/usnships/ssn/SSN-797-USS-Iowa.htm)

To request an invitation, visit SSN797.com.