USS Pierre (LCS 38)

USS Pierre (LCS 38) Commissions

251015-N-CH260-1044 PANAMA CITY, Fla. (November 15, 2025) — The Bay County Navy League Sea Cadet Corps Color Guard render honors to distinguished guests during the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Pierre (LCS 38) commissioning ceremony in Panama City, Fla., Nov. 15, 2025. Pierre is the second U.S. Navy ship to bear this name and will be the final Independence-variant LCS to be commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis)

SHARE IMAGE:

Download Image

Image Details

Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis

VIRIN: 251117-N-N0831-0001

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2025) – The Navy commissioned its newest ship, the Independence- variant littoral combat ship USS Pierre (LCS 38) in a ceremony held in Panama City, Fla., Nov. 15. During the ceremony, the guest speaker, Honorable John Phelan, 79th Secretary of the Navy, recognized the innovation of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship and thanked the leadership and crew of USS Pierre as they brought the ship to life and began her commissioned service.

Navy Announces Commissioning Date and Location for the Future USS Pierre

250407-N-N0831-4788 Photo Courtesy of Austal USA

SHARE IMAGE:

Download Image

Image Details

Photo By: Courtesy Photo

VIRIN: 250825-N-N0831-0021

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 20, 2025) -- The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Pierre (LCS 38), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, in Panama City, Florida, Nov. 15.

PIERRE, S.D. – Sailors from the future USS Pierre (LCS 38) will visit their ship’s namesake city, Pierre, Sept. 16.