With the War Department’s gratitude, Iowa State and Wilhelm both received the Army Navy "E for Excellence" banner. Iowa State ...

The actionable finding from that disgraceful episode is this: never dissemble, even to defend a venerable institution.

The ceremony culminated a years-long process of commissioning SSN 797, the first submarine and third naval vessel named for the Hawkeye State. The most recent USS Iowa, the highly decorated WWII-era ...

“It’s really exciting to see it all come together thanks to a lot of people’s hard work.” Once the USS Iowa is out to sea, Stephens expects the vessel to travel wherever it's needed. He said the ...

Once the USS Iowa is out to sea, Stephens expects the vessel to travel wherever it's needed. He said the missions will be fast-paced. “We’re always going to be doing something,” Stephens said.

The 377-foot vessel can dive to depths of more than 800 feet below the surface and maneuver at speeds of over 25 knots.

None of the Iowa-class battleships will ever return to service, the latest U.S. Navy vessel named after the state was commissioned to service at a ceremony on April 5.

The Sullivans weren’t the only set of brothers from Iowa who served their country during World War II. There were eight brothers and a father from Odebolt who enlisted in the Navy as well. “They could ...

The new USS Iowa submarine at sea trials in November 2024 (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy/USS Iowa Commissioning Committee) The new USS Iowa is the latest and best sub in the fleet in terms of ...

“USS Iowa will make our fleet stronger and more lethal. As Iowa goes to sea, she does so with one mission: to ensure that America’s adversaries never doubt our resolve.” According to a ...