[Al B.]

This is the first submarine christening in 9 yrs. at Newport News.

The last, the USS Cheyenne in 1995, was a nighttime affair accompanied by fireworks and a laser light show.

[Max Combined]

USS or SSN?

[ladtx]

A question for all you squids out there. How come a sub can be called a boat but all the other surface vessels are ships? If I were to call a carrier a "boat" all my navy buddies get all over me.

That boat is the first of the class to be getting its christening in Newport News.

[TXBSAFH]

The fourth ship to have the proud name of the Lone Star State. Long and faithfully may she serve, and bring her crew home with honor. DON'T MESS WITH (USS) TEXAS!!!!

[Thermalseeker]

I wonder if it will be ready on time? Looking at the picture it seems like there is a lot of people just standing around. Looks like a DOT or phone company project....

[martin_fierro]

So is it a hunter-killer? Boomer?

Looks too small to be the latter.

Someone help out this landlubber.

[Txslady]

ping!

[ken5050]

Laura's great..glad she's going..but, BUT..they should ALSO send the dynamtie twins..I'm sure the crew would love to see them..

[humblegunner]

Texas ping.

[Al B.]

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