United States Naval Ship - Wikipedia
The USNS prefix can be assigned only while the ship is owned by the U.S. Navy. If, after being taken out of service, the ship is transferred to the Maritime Administration the prefix reverts to a civilian ship …
U.S. Navy to Christen future USNS Lansing - United States Navy
Jan 9, 2026 · USNS Lansing is the first ship to be named after the city, a manufacturing hub that has produced supplies for our nation’s military since the Civil War. The christening of the future USNS...
Gov. Whitmer, Rep. McClain to christen new U.S. Navy ship named
Jan 9, 2026 · The future USNS Lansing will be the first Navy ship named in honor of Michigan's capital.
Final EPF Flight II Vessel USNS Lansing Christened by U.S. Navy
3 days ago · The U.S Navy christened the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) during a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama, Jan. 10.
Navy christens future USNS Lansing, the final Flight II Expeditionary ...
Jan 11, 2026 · The future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) was christened during a ceremony at Austal USA’s manufacturing facility in Mobile, Ala.
U.S. Navy To Christen Future USNS Lansing, Final Flight II ...
Jan 10, 2026 · The U.S. Navy will christen the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) in Alabama, marking the final Flight II Expeditionary Fast Transport entering trials.
USNS Lansing christened by Navy officials at Austal USA shipyard
Jan 12, 2026 · The US Navy has christened the future USNS Lansing during a ceremony at Austal USA’s shipbuilding facility in Mobile, Alabama.
Austal USA Christens Final EPF: Future USNS Lansing
Jan 12, 2026 · Credit: Austal USA Release From Austal USA MOBILE, Ala. – The final U.S. Navy Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship – future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) – was christened at a ceremony …
U.S. Navy Christens USNS Lansing Spearhead-Class Fast Transport Ship ...
Jan 10, 2026 · USNS Lansing is the sixteenth Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport and the third built in the enhanced Flight II configuration, which combines high-speed intra-theater lift with …
USNS Lansing Enters Service With Michigan-Built Components
Jan 12, 2026 · USNS Lansing Enters Service With Michigan-Built Components A U.S. Navy ship bearing the name of Michigan’s capital has officially entered service, with several of its major components …