USS Beloit Joins U.S. Navy Fleet at Commissioning Ceremony in Milwaukee’s Lakefront

The USS Beloit (LCS 29), a Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, is the newest addition to the U.S. Navy’s fleet, and it is being staged on the lakefront in Milwaukee. According to Urban Milwaukee, scheduled for commissioning on Saturday, Nov. 23, the ship arrived in style on Sunday evening, mooring at Veterans Park. It is anticipated that the commissioning ceremony of the USS Beloit, a navy custom that signifies the warship’s preparedness for active duty, will raise awareness and encourage the use of marine pride.

The arrival of the USS Beloit pays tribute to Beloit, Wisconsin, a community famous for its shipbuilding accomplishments, particularly the Fairbanks Morse facility, which produced the engines that propelled numerous Navy ships. The ship’s sponsor, retired Army Maj. Gen. Marcia M. Anderson, is expected to give the order, “Man our ship and bring her to life!” in a customary ceremony, according to JS Online. With the hanging of the commissioning ensign in response to this directive, the Beloit will formally become a commissioned U.S. Navy ship.

In a comment received by FOX6Now, Linda Gilbert of the namesake city of Beloit described the warship as “great, it’s beautiful, it’s history,” demonstrating the excitement of the locals for the commissioning. The USS Beloit joins a fleet that has seen its share of difficulties but now embodies the progress and resilient industrial spirit of the city that bears its name.

The USS Beloit will depart for Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, to take up its home port assignment after the commissioning ceremony. The occasion, which represents Beloit’s nautical tradition as well as a renewed American dedication to naval innovation and defense readiness, is expected to be a historic turning point for the U.S. Navy. According to Urban Milwaukee, the event will be streamed live to the public and is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

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