The Los Angeles Times reports California congressman Scott Peters was among the dignitaries who spoke during the event Sunday that drew about 5,000 people.

After the speeches, the crew was called on board and the ship officially entered service.

The Michael Monsoor is one of three high-tech guided missile destroyers.

The new class of speedy warships features electric-drive propulsion, advanced radar and sonar, powerful guns and missiles, and a stealthy shape.

They are constructed by Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works in Maine.

Michael Monsoor was a Navy SEAL who died in Iraq in 2006 after leaping onto a grenade, saving his comrades.