PCU Milwaukee christening ceremony
The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Milwaukee (LCS 5) slides into Lake Michigan during a christening ceremony at the Marinette Marine Corporation shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Lockhee... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead delivers the keynote address during the christening ceremony for the Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer Pre-commissioning Unit (PCS) Michael Murphy (DDG 112).
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2018) - Military Sealift Command
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2018) - Military Sealift Command civilian mariner Elsie Escaro, and Lt. Klint Johnson, both assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), cut a cake during a celebration comm... More
Coast Guard members perform color guard detail during
Coast Guard members perform color guard detail during the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett's (WMSL 757) christening ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Midgett is named in honor of 10 members of th... More
Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine
Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi file off the ship after it was christened by ship sponsor Allison Stiller during a ceremony at the General Dynamics Ele... More
From left, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P.
From left, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett; Bonnie Amos; and Amos' husband, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, stand for a photo in front of the mobile landing platform ship USN... More
Alexis "Jackie" Bolden, left, the sponsor of the mobile
Alexis "Jackie" Bolden, left, the sponsor of the mobile landing platform ship USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1), delivers remarks during a christening ceremony for the ship at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard i... More
The Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) was christened
The Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) was christened during a ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Midgett is named in honor of 10 members of the Midgett family who earned seven gold and t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, stands for a photo with a Sailor, left, and Alexis "Jackie" Bolden, the sponsor of the mobile landing platform ship USNS Montford... More
The Coast Guard Cutter Midgett's (WMSL 757) sponsor,
The Coast Guard Cutter Midgett's (WMSL 757) sponsor, Jazania H. O'neal, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow during the ship's christening ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Midgett ... More
The newly christened Military Sealift Command dry cargo
The newly christened Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean is launched into San Diego Harbor. William McLean was christened by Margaret Taylor, the eldest niece of Dr. Willi... More
The 62nd Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer,
The 62nd Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Michael Murphy (DDG 112) is christened during a ceremony in Bath, Maine.
Ship sponsor Allison Stiller christens the Virginia-class
Ship sponsor Allison Stiller christens the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi during a ceremony at the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard. Mississippi is the fifth U.S. Navy... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with a former Marine who trained at Montford Point, N.C., following a christening ceremony for the mobile landing platform... More
160305-N-AC887-002 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March. 5, 2016)
160305-N-AC887-002 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March. 5, 2016) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus delivers remarks during the christening ceremony for the Navy’s newest Virginia-class attack submarine, the future... More
Distinguished guests attending the christening ceremony
Distinguished guests attending the christening ceremony for the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean render honors as the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar color guard parad... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2018) - Cmdr. Tony Pecoraro,
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2018) - Cmdr. Tony Pecoraro, executive officer of the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), left, and Command Master Chief Wade Tandberg, cut a cake during a celebration commemoratin... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, the commandant
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, the commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with a guest following a christening ceremony for the mobile landing platform ship USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1) at the Gen... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead,
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, left, and Adm. Eric Olson, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, attend the christening of the 62nd Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Pre-co... More
Christening ceremony for Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point
The Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1) is moored pier side in San Diego during the ship's christening ceremony. Monford Point is the first ship of its class and will serve as a floating base ... More
Alexis "Jackie" Bolden, left, the sponsor of the mobile
Alexis "Jackie" Bolden, left, the sponsor of the mobile landing platform ship USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1), stands for a photo with U.S. Rep. Susan Davis of California following a christening ceremony for the ... More
The Coast Guard Cutter Midgett's (WMSL 757) sponsor,
The Coast Guard Cutter Midgett's (WMSL 757) sponsor, Jazania H. O'neal, breaks a bottle of champagne across the ship's bow during the christening ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Midgett ... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead,
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, and his wife, Ellen, right, pose for a photo with Lt. Murphy's mother and ship's sponsor Maureen Murphy during the christening ceremony of the Arleigh Burke-... More
Adm. Eric Olson, Commander, U.S. Special Operations
Adm. Eric Olson, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, left, Dan Murphy, father of Lt. Michael Murphy (SEAL), Lt. Murphy's mother and ship's sponsor Maureen Murphy, and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm... More
Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charles D. Michel
Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charles D. Michel salutes during the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett's (WMSL 757) christening ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Midgett is the eighth ship to be... More
The mobile landing platform ship USNS Montford Point
The mobile landing platform ship USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1) is moored pierside at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego after a christening ceremony March 2, 2013. The ship, the lead ship in the ... More
160305-N-AC887-003 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March. 5, 2016)
160305-N-AC887-003 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March. 5, 2016) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus delivers remarks during the christening ceremony for the Navy’s newest Virginia-class attack submarine, the future... More
The newly christened Military Sealift Command dry cargo
The newly christened Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean is launched into San Diego Harbor. William McLean was christened by Margaret Taylor, the eldest niece of Dr. Willi... More
Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charles Michel speaks
Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charles Michel speaks during a christening ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) in Pascagoula, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Midgett is the eighth ship to be ... More
From left, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P.
From left, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett; Bonnie Amos; and Amos' husband, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, stand for a photo in front of the mobile landing platform ship USN... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead speaks with media at the conclusion of the christening of the 62nd Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Michael Murphy (... More
The ship's sponsor for the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett
The ship's sponsor for the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757), Jazania H. O'neal,, hugs the flower girl after the ship's christening ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Midgett is named ... More
Jillian Aquino, a contractor aboard U.S. Navy Support
Jillian Aquino, a contractor aboard U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, smashes a champagne bottle on the hull of Diego Garcia's newest crew boat Licay (DG 5) during a christening ceremony. The new crew bo... More
Bonnie Amos, left, the wife of Commandant of the Marine
Bonnie Amos, left, the wife of Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, stands for a photo with U.S. Rep. Susan Davis of California following a christening ceremony for the mobile landing platform shi... More
160305-N-AC887-001 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March. 5, 2016)
160305-N-AC887-001 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March. 5, 2016) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus delivers remarks during the christening ceremony for the Navy’s newest Virginia-class attack submarine, the future... More
Rear Adm. Michael Johnston, director of Acquisition
Rear Adm. Michael Johnston, director of Acquisition Programs and program executive officer, speaks during the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett's (WMSL 757) christening ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 9... More
Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charles Michel speaks
Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charles Michel speaks during a christening ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) in Pascagoula, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Midgett is the eighth ship to be ... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead,
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, right, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West speak during the christening of the 62nd Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Pre... More
Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine
Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi look on as Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus delivers the keynote address at the ship's christening ceremony. Mississippi... More
The Rev. Rommel Arcilla, a catholic priest aboard U.S.
The Rev. Rommel Arcilla, a catholic priest aboard U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, blesses Diego Garcia's newest crew boat Licay (DG 5) during a christening ceremony. The new crew boat is named in honor... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2018) - Capt. Jeff Farah, right,
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2018) - Capt. Jeff Farah, right, commanding officer of the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), hands a saber to Military Sealift Command civilian mariner Elsie Escaro, and Lt. Klin... More
Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine
Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi look on as Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus delivers the keynote address at the ship's christening ceremony. Mississippi... More
Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Jason Vanderhaden,
Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Jason Vanderhaden, command master chief, deputy commandant for mission support, attends a christening ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) in Pascagoula,... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead autographs programs during the christening of the 62nd Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Michael Murphy (DDG 112) in ... More