This Senate resolution honors the USS Massachusetts (SSN–798) , a Virginia Class nuclear submarine, and its crew on the occasion of its commissioning. It acknowledges the vessel as the eighth U.S. Naval ship to bear the name, building upon a proud legacy and underscoring Massachusetts' rich maritime tradition and naval service. The resolution recognizes the profound historical significance of the commissioning event, scheduled for March 28, 2026 , in Boston Harbor , Massachusetts. The Senate extends its best wishes for good fortune to all who sail aboard her, hoping for fair winds and following seas during her service to the United States.