Society of ship sponsors

111029-N-NY820-147 NORFOLK (Oct. 29, 2011) Cmdr. Dana Nelson, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781), Mrs. Donna Joy Willard, ship's sponsor, and Master Chief Kevin Bond, chief of the boat, prepare to bring the ship to life during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) at Naval Station Norfolk. California is the eighth Virginia-class submarine and will be homeported in Groton, Conn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric C. Tretter/Released)

Navy’s Newest Submarine, California Namesake Joins Fleet in Norfolk

10/29/2011
Cmdr. Dana Nelson, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781), Mrs....
Commissionings

USS Spruance Commissioned as Navy’s Newest Destroyer

10/13/2011
By David L. Hostetler, COMNAVSURFPAC Public Affairs KEY WEST, Fla. (NNS) — USS Spruance (DDG...
Commissionings

Navy’s First Joint High-Speed Vessel Christened

10/13/2011
By Laura M. Seal, Military Sealift Command Public Affairs MOBILE, Ala. (NNS) — USNS Spearhead,...
Christenings

Navy Welcomes William P. Lawrence to the Fleet

06/22/2011
By Mass Communication Specialist First Class Brian S. Finney MOBILE, Ala. – The Navy welcomed...
Commissionings

Navy Lays Keel for PCU Minnesota

06/21/2011
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. May 20, 2011 – The Navy celebrated a key milestone on May...
Keel Authentication Ceremonies

Navy Christens Guided-Missile Destroyer Michael Murphy

06/21/2011
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique M. Lasco BATH, Maine – The Navy christened...
Christenings

U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Transport Dock Anchorage (LPD 23) Christened at Ingalls Shipbuilding Avondale Operations

06/21/2011
AVONDALE, La., May 14, 2011 — Nearly 1,200 guests attended the christening of Anchorage (LPD...
Christenings