USS Independence Is Taking an Early Retirement (After Just 11 Years in Service)

The U.S. Navy decommissioned the littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Independence last week after just 11 years in service. The ship—the first of a new class of warships designed to fight in the era of post-9/11 conflicts—served for less than half of its expected lifespan. Altogether, the service is removing the first four LCS ships from service, citing high upgrade costs.

USS Independence Is Taking an Early Retirement (After Just 11 Years in Service) (msn.com)