The USS New Jersey, the first fast-attack Virginia-class submarine in the Navy to fully integrate mixed gender crews, was commissioned in a traditional ceremony Saturday at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown,

The Navy commissioned the fast-attack Virginia-class submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796) in a traditional ceremony held September 14, at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, New Jersey. The ceremony

The U.S. Navy has commissioned its first coed submarine, something the vessel's commander called "a truly historic moment" for the military.

The USS New Jersey is the first U.S. Navy submarine designed to accommodate both male and female sailors since the ban on women in subs was lifted in 2010.

The first submarine designed for both a male and female crew was commissioned on Saturday, with the boat featuring various modifications.

The United States Navy commissioned its first coed submarine, the USS New Jersey, on Saturday. “New Jersey is representative of the future of the submarine force, and integrating this boat is a long time coming,

The United States Navy officially commissioned the fast attack submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796) during a ceremony held on September 14 at the Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, New Jersey.