USS Pierre Plays Hooky on Navigation Light Rules
Published Date: 5/6/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Navy has given USS PIERRE (LCS 38) a special pass because its unique design means it can’t follow some standard navigation light rules without messing up its mission. This heads-up helps other sailors know why the ship looks different at sea. No extra costs or timing changes—just a smart safety shout-out for everyone on the water!
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