First submarine named after Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet - AP News

The USS Massachusetts, the first Navy submarine to bear the state's name, has been commissioned and joined the active fleet. The submarine is a Virginia-class attack submarine, part of the Navy's backbone of undersea warfare capabilities used for intelligence gathering, surveillance, and deterrence operations. The commissioning represents a significant honor for Massachusetts and adds to the Navy's submarine force during a period of increased focus on undersea competition with peer adversaries. Virginia-class submarines have been produced for decades and are considered among the most advanced attack submarines in the world. The vessel will be based at its assigned homeport and begin operational duties under Navy command.