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USS Cleveland LCS-31 Littoral Combat Ship Commissioning
Mighty Line Minute with Dave Tabar - Talking Safety Codes & Standards, Music, and Business Innovation
In this episode of Mighty Line Minute, Dave provides an overview and explanation of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) as it arrived in Cleveland in May, 2026. He follows this with an in-depth look at the recent, historic commissioning of USS Cleveland (LCS-31) in its namesake city. This Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship marks a proud milestone: the first U.S. Navy warship ever commissioned in the state of Ohio in the nation’s 250-year history (historically this is the fourth USS Cleveland over the nation's history). The ship was built by Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marine at the Marinette, Wisconsin shipyard.
We explore the ship’s capabilities, its significance to naval operations, the emotional connection to Cleveland, and what this final Freedom-variant LCS means for America’s fleet. The podcast also honors the men and women of the U.S. Navy who serve to protect our nation and its people, and the freedoms enjoyed by many throughout the world, each and every day.
From the ceremony on the shores of Lake Erie to the legacy it forges, this episode celebrates naval innovation, community pride, and American maritime strength.
Excerpts of several speeches and commissioning events - from the U.S. Navy and public officials (content provided by the U.S. Navy) - are included.
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