US Navy christens nuclear submarine USS ArkansasA member of the Little Rock Nine launched a bottle of sparkling wine into the hull of the Virginia-class submarine at Newport News Shipbuilding.5 months ago
Future LCS Cleveland launches, strikes tugboatNo one was injured in Saturday's mishap but the ship suffered damage above the waterline, officials said.By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 years ago
Navy launches ship named for gay rights leader Harvey MilkHarvey Milk was one of the first openly gay candidates elected to public office.4 years ago
Destroyer named for Sen. Carl Levin christened in MaineThe future USS Carl M. Levin was christened Saturday by the Michigan senator's daughters, who simultaneously smashed bottles of sparkling wine against the warship's bow at Bath Iron Works.4 years ago
New in 2021: Here are all the ships the Navy will commission and christen in the coming yearSeven ships will join the fleet in 2021.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 years ago
Jill Biden christens Navy submarine at Virginia shipyardJill Biden is the sponsor of the new Delaware. On Saturday, she broke a ceremonial bottle across the submarine’s bow at a Virginia shipyard.7 years ago