USS Ted Stevens Commissioned in Alaska | Anchorage News

The U.S. Navy is set to commission the cutting-edge USS Ted Stevens, a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, in Whittier, Alaska — a historic first since 2013. Named after the legendary Senator Ted Stevens, a WWII pilot and longest-serving Republican senator, the ship symbolizes his legacy of service and sacrifice. Equipped with the latest AN/SPY-6(V)1 radar and advanced systems, it’s designed to defend against modern threats. The ship’s sponsors — his widow and daughters — will remain connected to its crew throughout its service. Though eventually based in Norfolk, Virginia, this ceremony underscores Alaska’s vital strategic role in securing America’s northern sea lanes.

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