Navy’s welcome addition

Minot (N.D.)Daily News: In a few months, the USS North Dakota will be operating in the seas of the world after the $2.6 billion attack submarine was christened last week.

The sub’s christening coincided with the 124th anniversary of North Dakota becoming the 39th state of the union. The submarine will officially join the Navy fleet when it is commissioned in May.

The sub, the first vessel to carry the North Dakota in nearly a century, can launch cruise missiles, deliver special force commandos and carry out surveillance over land and sea.

We have no doubt the USS North Dakota will be a great addition to the Navy, and will help the nation’s armed forces protect the country and its interests around the world.