USA: The Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced Friday that the next two Freedom-class littoral combat ships (LCS) to be built in Alabama will be named the USS 'Jackson' and the USS 'Montgomery'.
The selection of 'Jackson', designated LCS 6, was chosen to honour the state capital Jackson, Mississippi. This is the first ship to bear the city's name.
'Montgomery', designated LCS 8, is for the capital of Alabama. This is the second ship to bear the city's name.