
The USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class battleship also known as "Big J," is currently undergoing a significant $10 million refurbishment, its first in 32 years. Summary: The USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class battleship also known as "Big J," is currently undergoing a significant $10 million refurbishment, its first in 32 years. First commissioned in 1943 during World War II, the New Jersey has a storied history, serving in multiple conflicts including the Pacific Theater, Korean War, and Vietnam War before being decommissioned for the last time in 1991. -Since then,...