WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: GROTON, Conn. The U.S. Navy Submarine Force's newest attack submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797) was delivered to the Navy on Dec. 22, 2024, marking the 12th battle force ship delivered to the Navy this calendar year. SSN 797 is the 24th Virginia-class submarine (VCS) co-produced by General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) and HII-Newport News Shipbuilding through a long-standing teaming agreement and the 13th att  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is announcing his support for 34 Iowa students seeking acceptance to U.S. military academies. "I'm honored to nominate these 34 extraordinary Iowans to our nation's prestigious military academies," Grassley said. "These young men and women represent Iowa's best and brightest. Their accomplishments, leadership and desire to serve are commendable. I l  more