The Commission of The U.S.S. New York

Its motto is simple and powerful: "Strength forged through sacrifice. Never forget."

The U.S. Navy's USS New York, an instrument of freedom and peace, was commissioned Nov. 7, 2009 in New York City. Cutting through the water with a bow forged from 7.5 tons of World Trade Center steel, the USS New York carries much more than just the name of the Big Apple wherever it travels.

Launch 5 was commissioned by the US Department of Defense to be one of the guiding vessels for the commission of the USS New York. We were extremely proud.