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Navy Christens, Launches Future USS Detroit

Posted on October 18, 2014 by

From Program Executive Office Littoral Combat Ships Public Affairs MARINETTE, Wis. (NNS) — The Navy christened the future USS Detroit (LCS 7), the fourth Littoral Combat Ship of the Freedom variant, in a ceremony at Marinette Marine Shipyard in Marinette, … Continue reading →

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14th and Final MSC Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship, USNS Cesar Chavez, Christened in San Diego

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Story courtesy Military Sealift Command With the crack of a champagne bottle and the traditional words, “I christen you,” Military Sealift Command ship USNS Cesar Chavez was christened May 5 during an evening ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard … Continue reading →

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