Massachusetts
U.S. Navy’s Newest Virginia-Class Submarine, Massachusetts Launched
HII announced the launch of the Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.
It was transferred from a construction facility to the floating dry dock, where it was later submerged and moved using tugboats to a submarine pier at the shipyard for final outfitting, crew certification and testing.
Jason Ward, NNS Vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction, said that after the christening of this submarine in May, witnessing the vessel launch into the river was a source of immense pride for the shipbuilding team.
He added that the team understands the submarine’s importance for the U.S Navy and will strive to bring the national security asset to life.
Virginia-class subs are nuclear-powered. These fast attack submarines are constructed for a range of open-ocean and littoral missions to replace the Los Angeles-class submarines as they retire.
The Virginia class has new technologies and innovations that improve firepower, manoeuvrability and stealth, enhancing their warfighting abilities. They can support multiple mission areas and operate at speeds of over 25 knots.
Massachusetts is the 25th Virginia-class submarine and the 12th to be delivered by NNS, one of the only two shipyards that can design and build nuclear-powered submarines for the United States Navy.
References: Navalnews, HII
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The inspection was conducted as part of the state’s routine, unannounced nursing home survey process overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These comprehensive, multi‑day inspections evaluate multiple aspects of facility operations, including staffing levels, quality of care, medication management, cleanliness, food service and resident rights.
State survey records show that Life Care Center of Raynham met required standards during its most recent standard survey, with no deficiencies cited, based on publicly available state data.
The announcement states that fewer than 8% of Massachusetts nursing homes achieve deficiency‑free survey results. That figure could not be independently verified through state or federal data and is attributed to the announcement.
In addition to the state survey outcome, the facility is listed as a five‑star provider for quality measures on the federal Medicare Care Compare website. The five‑star quality measure rating reflects above‑average performance compared with other nursing homes nationwide, according to federal rating methodology.
Officials said the inspection results reflect ongoing compliance with state and federal standards designed to protect resident health and safety. According to the announcement, the outcome is attributed to staff performance and internal quality practices.
This story was created by Dave DeMille, ddemille@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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