Christenings

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Navy Christens USS Cincinnati (LCS 20)

The ship’s sponsor, Penny Pritzker — 38th U.S. Secretary of Commerce, christened the new ship....
230617-N-UR986-0140 GROTON, Connecticut (June 17, 2023) – Christie Vilsack, sponsor of the pre-commissioning unit (PCU) USS Iowa (SSN 797), christens the ship during a ceremony at General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard facility in Groton, Conn., June 17, 2023. Iowa and crew will operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR whose primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Towner)

Electric Boat Christens Submarine PCU Iowa on June 17

Electric Boat christened the 24th submarine of the Virginia class, PCU Iowa (SSN 797), on...
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Christening of Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), USNS Cody

MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA christened its 14th Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), USNS Cody, during a ceremony at...
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Navy Christens USS John Basilone

(Original article appears courtesy of Naval Today) The US Navy has christened the future USS John Basilone (DDG...
Expeditionary sea base USNS John L. Canley (ESB-6), Military Sealift Command’s newest ship, at its christening ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif.

Future USNS John L. Canley is Christened

Expeditionary sea base USNS John L. Canley (ESB-6), Military Sealift Command’s newest ship, at its christening ceremony...
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USS Beloit Christened and Launched

Ship sponsor Major General Marcia M. Anderson delivers remarks before the christening and launch of...
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HII Christens USS Richard M. McCool Jr.

(Original article appears courtesy of HII) HII announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened the...
220326-N-MH203-1003 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Mar. 26, 2022) A bottle is smashed against the hull of the future Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) at the ship’s christening ceremony in Pascagoula, Mississippi, March 26. Lucas is the first Flight III guided-missile destroyer, and will be equipped with the most advanced technology and weapons systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Courtney Hillson/released)

CNO Delivers Remarks at Christening Ceremony for Future USS Jack H. Lucas

A bottle is smashed against the hull of the future Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) at the...
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Future USS Carl M. Levin Christened

Erica Levin, left, Kate Levin Markel, center, and Laura Levin, the daughters of late Sen....
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LCS Santa Barbara Christened

Ship sponsor Lolita Zinke christens the future USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32). AUSTAL USA (This article originally appears...