As the latest Block IV Virginia-class submarine, USS Iowa’s introduction is a big milestone for the Navy, . USS Iowa (SSN 797 ...

The USS Iowa (SSN 797) — the Navy’s first submarine to be named after the U.S. state — was commissioned in a ceremony on ...

The 377-foot vessel can dive to depths of more than 800 feet below the surface and maneuver at speeds of over 25 knots.

A gray sky is a fitting way to celebrate 'The Gray Ghost.' The new USS Iowa sub, SSN 797, was commissioned Saturday morning during a special ceremony at Submarine Base New London in Groton, ...

The Navy's new submarine, USS Iowa, was constructed by Groton-based General Dynamics Electric Boat and it will be based at ...

The USS Iowa was commissioned in Connecticut on Saturday and here in Iowa service men and women gathered to watch the big ...

Christie Vilsack, third from left, sponsor of the new USS Iowa submarine, poses with crew members and Kelly Sullivan, far ...

Another USS Iowa has joined the U.S. Navy’s fleet. The nuclear-powered submarine is the fourth Navy vessel to bear the USS ...

The SSN 797 submarine offers quiet movement, and it's equipped with sensitive sonar to track other subs and warships. The ...

The U.S. Navy commissioned its 24th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Iowa (SSN 797), in a traditional ceremony held ...

Hudson says 27 watch parties of the ceremony at 9 a.m. central time on Saturday are scheduled around the state, including at ...

The new Navy submarine, a nuclear-powered Virginia-class vessel, is the first submarine to be named for the state.