13th Littoral Combat Ship, USS Wichita, commissioned by US Navy at Naval Station Mayport

The USS Wichita (LCS-13) is a Freedom-class littoral combat ship of the United States Navy. It’s the third ship named after Wichita. Previous ships to bear the name included a World War II heavy cruiser (CA-45) and a Wichita-class Replenishment Oiler (AOR-1). The ceremonial “laying Read More …

USS Wichita (LCS 13) Commissioning Set for Jan. 12

USS Wichita (LCS 13) will be commissioned Jan. 12, 2019, at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., near Jacksonville, where the ship will be home-ported, Navy officials have announced. USS Wichita is the 13th vessel in the Freedom class of littoral combat ships, the Navy’s fastest and Read More …