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The sponsor of the USS Pierre is Senator John Thune’s daughter, Larissa Hargens. Thune spoke about the state and their family’s history with the Navy, describing his father’s service in World War II. He became emotional introducing his daughter, who would eventually weld her initials into a ship plate at the ceremony.
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The future USS Pierre, named for the capitol of South Dakota, will be the 17th active littoral combat ship on the West Coast when it is completed, commissioned and arrives in San Diego.