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Near Ripent (champagne). Storm troops about to ocupy a mine crater which was blown up/

Near Ripent (champagne). Storm troops about to ocupy a mine crater whi...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29)

Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy, breaks a bottle of champagne ac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Mrs. Earl B. Fowler Jr., ship's sponsor, breaks the champagne bottle on the forward hydrofoil of the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) ARIES (PHM-5) as Boeing Marine Systems Vice President Robert E. Bateman watches during launching. Mrs. Fowler is the wife of VADM Earl B. Fowler Jr., commander, Naval Sea Systems Command. The vessel was built by Boeing Marine systems

Mrs. Earl B. Fowler Jr., ship's sponsor, breaks the champagne bottle o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Renton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Boeing Marine Systems Release Status: Released to P... More

David S. Lewis, chairman of the board, General Dynamics Electric Boat Division, holds the microphone as Sponsor Nancy L. Domenici prepares to break the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706) during the launching ceremony. Sen. Pete V. Domenici, R-New Mexico, second from left, looks on

David S. Lewis, chairman of the board, General Dynamics Electric Boat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ron Garrison Release Sta... More

George Champagne uses a Mamiya RB 6x7 camera to shoot official officer portraits at the Pacific Fleet Audiovisual Facility

George Champagne uses a Mamiya RB 6x7 camera to shoot official officer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Susan Gallagher Release Sta... More

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins breaks 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

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins breaks t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

Marilyn Quayle, left, sponsor, stands with distinguished guests on the christening platform prior to christening the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) by breaking a bottle of champagne over its bow

Marilyn Quayle, left, sponsor, stands with distinguished guests on the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Mrs. Joseph K. Taussig, Jr., ships sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS CARNEY (DDG-64) at the conclusion of the christening ceremony and launches the Navy's newest warship

Mrs. Joseph K. Taussig, Jr., ships sponsor, breaks the traditional bot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A French Air Force pilot, Escadre de Chasse (EC) (Fighter Wing) 2/3 "Champagne" Squadron, Nancy-Ochey FAFB, France, climbs out of his Dassualt Mirage 2000 after arriving at Manas International Airport in Kyrgyzstan. Six French Mirage aircraft arrived, as part of the multinational force, to fly fighter and reconnaissance missions in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A French Air Force pilot, Escadre de Chasse (EC) (Fighter Wing) 2/3 "C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Peter J. Ganci Jr. Air Base State: Chuskaya Oblast Country: Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) Scene Major Command Show... More

General Von Hulsen, the Commander of an attack division in Champagne

General Von Hulsen, the Commander of an attack division in Champagne

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dana Elaine Carr, sponsor's proxy, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Dana Elaine Carr, sponsor's proxy, breaks a bottle of champagne across...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Joanne Kemp, sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine BUFFALO (SSN-715) at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Joanne Kemp, sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne acros...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Drake Release Status: Released to Public... More

The sponsor breaks the traditional bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate VANDEGRIFT (FFG 48)

The sponsor breaks the traditional bottle of champagne during the laun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Release Status: Relea... More

Anna Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Washington, and sponsor of nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730), prepares to christen the ship with a bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony

Anna Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Wash...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Croton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Anna Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Washington, and sponsor of nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730), prepares to christen the ship with a bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony

Anna Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Wash...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Croton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) with a bottle of champagne during the ship's launching ceremony

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Drake Release Status: Released to Public... More

With the words, "I christen thee United States Ship John C. Stennis," Mrs. Margaret Stennis Womble, daughter of the ships's namesake, formally christened the Nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John C. Stennis (CVN-74) at the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Corporation. She is shown here swinging the traditional bottle of champagne toward the prow of the ship

With the words, "I christen thee United States Ship John C. Stennis," ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Wendy Hamme Release Status: Released to Pub... More

With the words, "I christen thee United States Ship John C. Stennis," Mrs. Margaret Stennis Womble, daughter of the ships's namesake, formally christened the Nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John C. Stennis (CVN-74) at the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Corporation. Mrs. Womble is shown here just after breaking the traditional bottle of champagne over the prow of the ship

With the words, "I christen thee United States Ship John C. Stennis," ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Wendy Hamme Release Status: Released to Pub... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Zenishek, 1st Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Zenishek, 1st Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Zenishek, 1st Fighter Wing director of staff, prepares for his fini-flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 18, 2019. Maj. Zenishek’s fini-flight celebrated his last day ... More

Rosemary Parker Schoultz, ship's sponsor, caps the christening ceremony for the dock landing ship USS TORTUGA (LSD 46) by breaking a bottle of champagne across the bow

Rosemary Parker Schoultz, ship's sponsor, caps the christening ceremon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries, Inc. Release Status: Released... More

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), caps the ship's christening ceremony by breaking a bottle of champagne across its bow

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 James Saylor Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Co-Sponsors, Mrs. Marilyn Paddick Clemins (Left) and Mrs. Annita Red Cloud prepare to break the traditional bottles of champagne over the bow of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) at the conclusion of the vessel's formal christening at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) shipyard

Co-Sponsors, Mrs. Marilyn Paddick Clemins (Left) and Mrs. Annita Red C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Lynne Cheney, right, sponsor of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2), breaks a bottle of champagne across its bow to christen the ship. Looking on are, from left: Jerry St. Pe, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding; Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney; and Elizabeth and Mary Cheney, maids of honor

Lynne Cheney, right, sponsor of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi(MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released t... More

Co-Sponsors (left), Anne Sullivan de Leon and Dainne (Watkins) Branch smash bottles of Champagne against the bow of the USNS WATKINS (T-AKR-315) during the launch ceremony at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Shipyard in San Diego, California

Co-Sponsors (left), Anne Sullivan de Leon and Dainne (Watkins) Branch ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Darryl Welborne, USN Release Status: Release... More

As member of the christening party look on, Mrs. Arlene May Pomeroy Castle, ships sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the bow of the Military Sealift Command (MSC), strategic heavy lift ship USNS POMEROY (T-AKR 316) to officially launch the ship

As member of the christening party look on, Mrs. Arlene May Pomeroy Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status:... More

Beverly Hilarides, in the time-honored tradition of

Beverly Hilarides, in the time-honored tradition of

Beverly Hilarides, in the time-honored tradition of Navy shipbuilders, christens the Humphreys Building, Building 197, during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. The event marks the first time employees are... More

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. Henry Johnson, accepting on his behalf is Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Wilson, of the New York National Guard, in the East Room of the White House, June... More

Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr. and his wifel talk with

Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr. and his wifel talk with

Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr. and his wifel talk with guests during the Multi National 2013 New Year's reception on Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, Germany. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Visual Information Specialist De... More

Champagne. Foundness and trust for our field grey man. At the happily shared dinner

Champagne. Foundness and trust for our field grey man. At the happily ...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mrs. Philip D. Gallery, co-sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS GALLERY (FFG 26) at the conclusion of the launching ceremony. Mrs. Daniel V. Gallery, co-sponsor, is standing in the background

Mrs. Philip D. Gallery, co-sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne acros...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Admiral (ADM) James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, kisses his wife Sheila McKinney Watkins, sponsor, after she breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) during the launching ceremony. Behind them (from left to right) is David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board at General Dynamics; Maid of Honor Susan Watkins and Senator Mack Mattingly, R-Georgia

Admiral (ADM) James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, kisses his ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, watches along with distinguished guests, as the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) is launched into the water after being christened with a bottle of champagne

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, watches along with distinguished g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) with a bottle of champagne during the ship's launching ceremony

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Drake Release Status: Released to Public... More

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) with a bottle of champagne during the ship's launching ceremony

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Drake Release Status: Released to Public... More

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44), smashes the traditional bottle of champagne against the ship. Behind her are Albert L. Bossier Jr., president of Avondale Industries Inc., Shipyards Division; Susan Elizabeth Morgan and Lynn Ann Morgan, maids of honor; and Allison Leigh Enos, flower girl

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries, Inc. Release Status: Relea... More

Mrs. Sylvester R. Foley, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the bow of the amphibious transport dock ASHLAND (LSD 48) during the vessel's christening ceremony

Mrs. Sylvester R. Foley, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries, Inc. Release Status: Released... More

Edward J. Campbell, President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company, shows Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, where to break the champagne bottle prior to the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. Also present on the speakers platform are President George H.W. Bush, principal speaker; Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II, CHIEF of Naval Operations, and Mrs. Dorothy LeBlond, matron of honor. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

Edward J. Campbell, President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company, sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Clarice Tashman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne on the bow of the coastal minehunter PELICAN (MHC-53) during the vessel's christening ceremony

Clarice Tashman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of cham...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Henry Morrow (center), Commander, 149 Fighter Wing (FW), Texas (TX) Air National Guard (ANG) is sprayed with champagne by USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) John Presely, 149th FW Operations Group Commander after his last flight in an F-16B Fighting Falcon aircraft, as the WingΘs Commander. USAF Colonel (COL) John Nichols, In-coming Commander, 149th Fighter Wing (FW), looks on

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Henry Morrow (center), Commander, 14...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kelly Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Mike Arellano, USAF Release Status: ... More

Boeing Marine Systems Vice President R. A. Bateman watches as Sponsor Mrs. John D. Bulkeley, wife of RDML John D. Bulkeley, breaks the champagne bottle on the ship's forward hydrofoil to launch the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQUILA (PHM-4). The AQUILA was built by Boeing Marine Systems

Boeing Marine Systems Vice President R. A. Bateman watches as Sponsor ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Renton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Boeing Marine Systems Release Status: Released to P... More

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins, Susan Watkin breaks 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, and Maid of Honor Susan Watkins

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins, Susan W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

Marilyn Quayle, sponsor, christens the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) by breaking a bottle of champagne on its bow during a ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Marilyn Quayle, sponsor, christens the Aegis guided missile cruiser US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Vicki Paisley, ships sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CHICAGO (SSN 721) at the conclusion of the launch ceremony. Vice Admiral Nils Thunman, Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Submarine Warfare, stands in the background center

Vicki Paisley, ships sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Stu Gilman Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Mrs. Barbara Lehman, sponsor, breaks a champagne bottle on the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during the christening ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company. The guests on the platform include Secretary of the Navy John Lehman, Jr., center, and Senator John Warner (R-VA), left

Mrs. Barbara Lehman, sponsor, breaks a champagne bottle on the bow of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Stu Gilman Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Mrs. J. Denton, sponsor, breaks champagne across the bow of the guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53). Looking on are (L-R): Sen. J. Denton Jr., R-Als., Mr. J. St. Pe', president of Ingalls Shipbuilding; M. Denton, maid of honor; Mrs. M. McPhillips, matron of honor; Vice Adm. J. Metcalf III, deputy chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare; Rear Adm. W. Meyer, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command; and Commodore J. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command

Mrs. J. Denton, sponsor, breaks champagne across the bow of the guided...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

George Champagne, Industrial photographer, photographs defective brake shoes from an A-6E Intruder aircraft. The photographs are being taken for a quality deficiency report

George Champagne, Industrial photographer, photographs defective brake...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert S. Williamson Release... More

Mrs. John R. Dailey prepares to break the traditional champagne bottle on the bow of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) during the vessel's christening and launching ceremony at Avondale Shipyards

Mrs. John R. Dailey prepares to break the traditional champagne bottle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Division Release Status: Releas... More

Mrs. Mary Elam Howard, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional of champagne over the bow of the dock landing ship CARTER HALL (LSD-50) during the vessel's christening and launching ceremony

Mrs. Mary Elam Howard, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional of champ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Pub... More

In a blast of foam, Mrs. Sandra Boomer breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the dock landing ship OAK HILL (LSD-51) officially christening the newest amphibious shp of the U.S. Navy in ceremonies at the Avondale Industries, Inc. Shipyard

In a blast of foam, Mrs. Sandra Boomer breaks the traditional bottle o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ricky Kellum Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A French Air Force Mirage 2000, Escadre de Chasse (EC) (Fighter Wing) 2/3 "Champagne" Squadron, Nancy-Ochey FAFB, France, arrives at Manas International Airport in Kyrgyzstan. Six French Mirage aircraft arrived, as part of the multinational force, to fly fighter and reconnaissance missions in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A French Air Force Mirage 2000, Escadre de Chasse (EC) (Fighter Wing) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Peter J. Ganci Jr. Air Base State: Chuskaya Oblast Country: Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) Scene Major Command Show... More

Sailors and Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing

Sailors and Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing

Sailors and Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, are awarded the French Fourragere during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June ... More

Brig. Gen. Bruce Crawford welcomes in the new year

Brig. Gen. Bruce Crawford welcomes in the new year

Brig. Gen. Bruce Crawford welcomes in the new year with guests from German and American communities. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Visual Information Specialist Dee Crawford/Released)

Fern Williams Carr, co-sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Fern Williams Carr, co-sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Mrs. Robert E. Bateman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne against the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoil) HERCULES (PHM-2) during the christening ceremony

Mrs. Robert E. Bateman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Renton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Boeing Co. Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Joan B. Clark, sponsor for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718), christens the ship with a bottle of champagne during its launching ceremony

Joan B. Clark, sponsor for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Goldberg Release Status: Released to Publi... More

With a foamy splash, the ship's sponsor, First Lady Hilary R. Clinton, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the brow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine COLUMBIA (SSN-771) at the ship's christening ceremony. This is the last Los Angeles class submarine to be built at the Electric Boat Shipyard

With a foamy splash, the ship's sponsor, First Lady Hilary R. Clinton,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Terry Mead Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

During his biannual training visit, US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Services MASTER Chef Jean-Marc Laurent (left) instructs US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Caroline Champagne and USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Johnson (right), 100th Services Squadron (SVS), Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK) on dicing techniques of an onion. Chef Jean-Marc is here as part of the USAFE Advanced Culinary Training Course, extensive six-day training program, to help prepare meals and give instruction to the services airmen

During his biannual training visit, US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Franklin J. Perkins, USAF Rele... More

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter smashes a bottle of champagne against the sail of the US Navy (USN) SEAWOLF CLASS: Attack Submarine, USS JIMMY CARTER (SSN 23), during the ships Christening Ceremony, held at the Electric Boat Corporation of Connecticut facility, located at Groton Shipyard, Connecticut (CT). Also pictured are: Mr. John P. Casey (left), President, Electric Boat Division, and Former US President, Jimmy Carter, the ships namesake

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter smashes a bottle of champagne agains...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton Shipyard State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Steven Feller, Usn Release Status: Re... More

Champagne, J T - Age [Blank], Year: [Blank] - Twenty-sixth Infantry, Ce - Gr - Louisiana

Champagne, J T - Age [Blank], Year: [Blank] - Twenty-sixth Infantry, C...

Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations

Near Ripent (champagne). Beginning of construction in a newly occupied mine crater by storm troops

Near Ripent (champagne). Beginning of construction in a newly occupied...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

AST-20-1645 - Apollo Soyuz Test Project - Apollo Soyuz Test Project, France, Champagne Area, Hazy, Clouds

AST-20-1645 - Apollo Soyuz Test Project - Apollo Soyuz Test Project, F...

The original database describes this as: Description: Apollo Soyuz Test Project (ASTP),France,Champagne Area,Hazy,Clouds. Image taken on Revolution 119. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) of Photo 204:14:21,Ground Elap... More

A starboard view of the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQUILA (PHM-4) up on the pier with a crowd as Sponsor Mrs. John D. Bulkeley breaks the champagne bottle of the forward hydrofoil to launch the ship. Mrs. Bulkeley is the wife of RDML John D. Bulkeley, president, Navy Board of Inspection and Survey. The AQUILA was built by Boeing Marine Systems

A starboard view of the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Renton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Boeing Marine Systems Release Status: Released to P... More

Sponsor Nancy L. Domenici breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706) during the launching ceremony. Behind her are David S. Lewis, chairman of the board, General Dynamics Electric Boat Division, right, and Sen. Pete V. Domenici, R-New Mexico

Sponsor Nancy L. Domenici breaks the traditional bottle of champagne a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ron Garrison Release Sta... More

George Champagne uses a Mamiya RB 6x7 camera to shoot full length portraits of limited duty officer candidates at the Pacific Fleet Audiovisual Facility

George Champagne uses a Mamiya RB 6x7 camera to shoot full length port...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Susan Gallagher Release Sta... More

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins, Susan Watkin breaks 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, and Maid of Honor Susan Watkins

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins, Susan W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

Sponsor Anne Gates breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow as she christens the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51)

Sponsor Anne Gates breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow as she chri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Ms Claudia Kaine Natter, (left), Ships Sponsor and Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Catherine Chase, USMC, Matron of Honor, both break the traditional bottles of champagne over the brow of the guided missile destroyer USS SHOUP (DDG 86) at the conclusion of the vessels christening ceremony at the Ingalls Shipyard

Ms Claudia Kaine Natter, (left), Ships Sponsor and Lieutenant Colonel ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Co. Release Status: Rele... More

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter smashes a bottle of champagne against the sail of the US Navy (USN) SEAWOLF CLASS: Attack Submarine, USS JIMMY CARTER (SSN 23), during the ships Christening Ceremony, held at the Electric Boat Corporation of Connecticut facility, located at Groton Shipyard, Connecticut (CT). Also pictured are: Mr. John P. Casey (left), President, Electric Boat Division, and Former US President, Jimmy Carter, the ships namesake, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Gordon England, U.S. Representative Rob Simmons (R-CT); Matron of Honor Amy Carter; Rhode Island Governor, Donald Carcieri; and principal speaker Dr. James Schlesinger, who served in the Carter...

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter smashes a bottle of champagne agains...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter smashes a bottle of champagne against the sail of the US Navy (USN) SEAWOLF CLASS: Attack Subm... More

US Senator, The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) (left) and Mr. Tom Shievelbein, President, Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, look on as First Lady Laura Bush smashes a bottle of champagne against the bow of the US Navy (USN) VIRGINIA CLASS: New Attack Submarine, USS TEXAS (SSN 775), during the ships Christening Ceremony, held at the Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, located in Newport News, Virginia (VA)

US Senator, The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) (left) and Mr. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Christina M. Shaw, Usn Release Status: Rele... More

Stepping up, giving back. U.S. Marine expeditionary force

Stepping up, giving back. U.S. Marine expeditionary force

Sergeant Christopher M. Champagne (center), a meteorological and oceanographic forecaster with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and native of Savannah, Georgia, poses for a photo outside of the Tarawa Terrace ... More

Bill Deligne, left, executive director of Naval Sea

Bill Deligne, left, executive director of Naval Sea

Bill Deligne, left, executive director of Naval Sea Systems Command; Rear Adm. Katherine Gregory, commander of Naval Facilities Command; Vice Adm. Willy Hilarides, commander of Naval Sea Systems Command; and Be... More

Near Ripent (Champagne). Preparation for attack through the use of artillery and mine throwers

Near Ripent (Champagne). Preparation for attack through the use of art...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Newport News Shipbuilding President Edward J. Campbell and Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., on steps, watch as Sponsor Jane Weinberger, wife of Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, launches the nuclear-powered attack submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714) by breaking a champagne bottle on its bow

Newport News Shipbuilding President Edward J. Campbell and Secretary o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 E. G. Nocciolo Release Status: Released to ... More

Jonda McFarlane, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate FORD (FFG 54) with a bottle of champagne during the ship's launching ceremony

Jonda McFarlane, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate FORD (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Release Status: Rel... More

Joann Webb, sponsor of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) and wife of Secretary of the Navy James H. Webb, Jr., break a bottle of champagne on the carrier's bow to christen the ship. The christening ceremony is being held at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co

Joann Webb, sponsor of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ABRAHAM LI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 P.S. Dunn Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Patricia A. Ball, sponsor of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67), christens the ship with a bottle of champagne prior to its launch at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard

Patricia A. Ball, sponsor of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Sister Rosemary Laboon, R.S.M., ship's sponsor, prepares to break the traditional bottle of champagne on the bow of the guided missile destroyer LABOON (DDG-58) as she christens the vessel during its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Sister Rosemary Laboon, R.S.M., ship's sponsor, prepares to break the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the brow of the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS HIGGINS (DDG 76), at the conclusion of the official christening and launch ceremony for the vessel named for her late husband, a United Nations peacekeeper killed in action in Lebanon

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) breaks the traditional ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Mrs. Jane Brakensiek Sisler breaks the traditional bottle of champagne on the stem of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) vehicle transport ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) to officially christen the ship. The ship is named for her late husband who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967

Mrs. Jane Brakensiek Sisler breaks the traditional bottle of champagne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

US Navy Machinist's Mate Second Class James Champagne is training to be the boiler tech of the watch, as he talks to the engine room and watches from Main Engine Room One of the Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier, USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The ship is currently deployed to the Persian Gulf as part of Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Machinist's Mate Second Class James Champagne is training to b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

The Honorable Olympia J. Snowe, US Senator, Maine, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS MASON (DDG 87) to christen the Navys newest destroyer

The Honorable Olympia J. Snowe, US Senator, Maine, breaks the traditio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, July 10, 2008 -- Slidell is said to have experienced sustained winds of 176 mph and a 23-foot storm surge from Lake Pontchartrain - flood waters that poured into the A.J. Champagne Fire Station. Today, the station is repaired and equipped to protect the community. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, July 10, 2008 -- Slidell is said to h...

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Guests arrive at the Multi National 2013 New Year's

Guests arrive at the Multi National 2013 New Year's

Guests arrive at the Multi National 2013 New Year's reception. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Visual Information Specialist Dee Crawford/Released)

German machine gun, captured by the British, turned against themselves. Scene during the fighting in Champagne

German machine gun, captured by the British, turned against themselves...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dr. Susan Hall Hodson breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32) at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Dr. Susan Hall Hodson breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Mrs. Bobby Inman, sponsor, breaks the bottle of champagne across the fleet oiler PLATTE (AO-186) during the launching ceremony. Standing behind her are Al Bossier, president Avondale Shipyards, Inc., and Miss Cahdi Simoneaux, Avondale flower girl

Mrs. Bobby Inman, sponsor, breaks the bottle of champagne across the f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

Mrs. Barbara Bush, sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine HOUSTON (SSN-713) during the commissioning ceremony. Standing behind her is her husband, Vice President George Bush

Mrs. Barbara Bush, sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Newport News Shipbuilding Co. Release Status: R... More

Kathleen Garns, sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN-716) during the christening ceremony

Kathleen Garns, sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne ac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Stu Gilman Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, christens the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) with a bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony at Peterson Builders Inc

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, christens the Safeguard class salv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Brig. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, Dianne Crawford, Command

Brig. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, Dianne Crawford, Command

Brig. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, Dianne Crawford, Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald Tyce, Col. David Carstens and his wife, Command Sgt. Maj. Saeed Mustafa and and his wife, along with two chimney sweepers prepare to welco... More

Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr. and his wife talk with

Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr. and his wife talk with

Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr. and his wife talk with guests during the Multi National 2013 New Year's reception. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Visual Information Specialist Dee Crawford/Released)

Lord Mayor Dr. Dr. Helmut Mueller toasts in the new

Lord Mayor Dr. Dr. Helmut Mueller toasts in the new

Lord Mayor Dr. Dr. Helmut Mueller toasts in the new year during the Multi National 2013 New Year's reception. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Visual Information Specialist Dee Crawford/Released)

With a pursuit squadron in the west. The aviators during a conference before the flight. Champagne. March 1917

With a pursuit squadron in the west. The aviators during a conference ...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Champagne. German artillery during fire

Champagne. German artillery during fire

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph of military forces, army, artillery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dorothy M. Flatley, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG 21) as John F. Sullivan, president of Bath Iron Works, looks on

Dorothy M. Flatley, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Sponsor Mrs. E. E. Johnson breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the Australian guided missile frigate HMAS DARWIN (FFG-44) during the launching ceremony

Sponsor Mrs. E. E. Johnson breaks the traditional bottle of champagne ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Release Status: Relea... More

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., watches as Joanne Kemp, sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine BUFFALO (SSN-715) by breaking the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., watches as Joanne Kemp, sponsor, christens the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Stuart Gilman Release Status: Released to Publi... More

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

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins dries of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

With her husband, Sen. Jeremiah A. Denton Jr. (R-Als.), lending a hand, Mrs. Jane Maury Denton smashes the traditional champagne bottle across the bow of the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53), during the ship's christening. Applauding the couple are Mary Elizabeth Denton (right), maid of honor, and Jerry St. Pe` (second from right), Vice President of Litton and President of Ingalls Shipbuilding

With her husband, Sen. Jeremiah A. Denton Jr. (R-Als.), lending a hand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Rel... More

William E. Haggett, Chairman of the Board, Bath Iron Works Corp., presents a bottle of champagne to Patricia A. Ball. Mrs. Ball, sponsor of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67), will christen the ship before its launch at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard

William E. Haggett, Chairman of the Board, Bath Iron Works Corp., pres...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

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