Freedom arriving Sunday in MilwaukeeThe Associated Press
Posted : Saturday Nov 1, 2008 17:45:03 EDT
MILWAUKEE — The Freedom is expected to arrive in Milwaukee on Sunday to begin a weeklong celebration before it’s commissioned for duty.
The ship is the first of its kind built for the Navy. The Littoral Combat Ship is small, very fast and maneuverable and helps naval forces with threats like surface craft, submarines and mines.
The Freedom is arriving from Marinette Marine Corporation, where she was built. The Freedom will be the first Navy ship ever commissioned in Milwaukee at a ceremony on Veteran’s Day. Navy Secretary Donald Winter will speak at the commissioning event.
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http://www.navytimes.com/news/2008/11/ap_freedom_110108/%2euhc comment: And it is very expensive. About $600,000,000 or so.