PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Crew members from the Navy’s newest ship, the U-S-S Pierre, are visiting their ship’s namesake city this week.  The seven sailors spent part of their Tuesday night as guests of the Pierre City Commission.  Pierre’s Commander Justin Guernsey says the crew is excited to see what Pierre is all about.

The Pierre is 420 feet long, 104 feet wide and made of aluminum.

Crew member Command Senior Chief Aaron Bugler is a 24 year Navy vet with ties to South Dakota.

The sailors visited Pierre’s schools Tuesday and Commissioner Vona Johnson says they had a positive impact on the students.

The crew met with Governor Kristi Noem on Wednesday.