USS Wisconsin: This U.S. Navy Iowa-Class Battleship Is Now 80 Years Old

Summary: The USS Wisconsin (BB-64), an Iowa-class battleship, celebrated its 80th "Oak Anniversary" with a time capsule ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia. This historic warship, launched in 1943 and serving notably in World War II and the Gulf War, has been preserved as a museum ship. Its notable service includes extensive operations in the Pacific during World War II and later missions in the Korean War and Operation Desert Storm. The USS Wisconsin is renowned for its formidable armament, including...