The Navy said Massachusetts demonstrated sufficient material condition and combat readiness during months of testing and shakedown operations to forgo the planned availability. The service described the move as a response to both the submarine’s performance and the urgency of delivering additional warfighting capability to the fleet. “USS Massachusetts is ready to fight, and that is exactly where we need her, in the hands of our Sailors and avai…
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