First coed submarine joins Navy fleet

The U.S.

The U.S. Navy made history on Saturday by commissioning its first-ever coed submarine, the USS New Jersey, marking a new era of inclusivity beneath the oceans’ surface.

“USS New Jersey (SSN 796) is now commissioned and ready for service!” the Navy proudly announced in a post on X. “The Navy’s latest Virginia-class submarine joins the fleet.”

USS New Jersey is the "first fully integrated submarine built for both male and female sailors" in the 100-year history of submarines, according to the video posted by the Navy.

"It is an honor that we are the first to have this slice of that particular narrative," one woman who appears to be a member of the Navy said in the video.

It's "a testament to the strength that diversity brings to our Navy," the voiceover in the video said.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/first-coed-submarine-joins-navy-fleet-rcna171150

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