It appears that U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s request almost a year ago for the Navy to name their next submarine the USS Montana fell on deaf ears (twice). They did not even name the second newest submarine after Montana.

This just in from the Department of Defense (DoD):

The Navy announced today that the next two Virginia-class attack submarines will be named the USS Minnesota and the USS North Dakota.

According to the DoD, this is the third ship named the USS Minnesota and the second ship to bear the name of North Dakota.

Ahoy mates – Minnesota and North Dakota have more clout with the U.S. Navy. Arrgh!