Another Milestone – She’s in the Water
On April 14th the dry dock was flooded and the New Jersey entered the water for the first time. Another major milestone in bringing her closer to joining the fleet!
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"Firepower For Freedom"
On April 14th the dry dock was flooded and the New Jersey entered the water for the first time. Another major milestone in bringing her closer to joining the fleet!
Pictures below:
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division hosted a keel authentication ceremony today for the Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796).
“We enjoy participating in the Navy’s many traditions,” said Jennifer Boykin, president of Newport News Shipbuilding. “They offer us an opportunity to pause and reflect on our daily work and remind the talented shipbuilders and the crew of the important role we all play in something much greater than ourselves—our nation’s defense.
Read full article at https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/releases/photo-release-huntington-ingalls-industries-authenticates-keel-of-virginia-class-attack-submarine-new-jersey-ssn-796