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David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board, General Dynamics Corporation, introduces Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins, wife of Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729)

Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins is escorted by David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board at General Dynamics, as they depart after the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). Walking behind her are Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, and Maid of Honor Susan Watkins

On the speakers platform (from left to right) David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board, General Dynamics; Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins, Susan Watkins, Maid of Honor, participate in the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, can be seen in background

Sheila M. Watkins, sponsor of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729), addresses guests attending the ship's commissioning ceremony. Mrs. Watkins is the wife of Admiral James D. Watkins, CHIEF of Naval Operations

Admiral James D. Watkins, CHIEF of Naval Operations, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729)

David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board at General Dynamics Corporation, speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729)

Sheila M. Watkins, Sponsor of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) and wife of Admiral James D. Watkins, CNO, presents a gift to the Georgia's Sailor-of-the-Year during the ship's commissioning ceremony

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins dries off after breaking the traditional bottle of champagne over the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). Behind her, from left to right, is David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board at General Dynamics; Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations; Maid of Honor Susan Watkins and Senator Mack Mattingly, R-Georgia

Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, stands during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729)

David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board, General Dynamics Corporation, introduces Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins, wife of Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729)

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Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton

State: Connecticut (CT)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Dana Babin

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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06/11/1982
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