Michelle Obama's ship has come in: Navy attack sub USS Illinois

CNN ^ | 8/30/2016 | Jamie Crawford

[simpson96]

Washington (CNN) — The US Navy has received an attack submarine sponsored by first lady Michelle Obama and named for her home state, the Navy announced Monday.

The USS Illinois, a Virginia-class submarine, was christened by Obama at a ceremony last October. It was built by General Dynamics Electric Boat.

Obama, a native of Chicago, has made support of service members and veterans of the military, along with their families, a central focus of her role as first lady.

In Navy tradition, the sponsor a ship is mostly a ceremonial role and normally filled by a woman. Technically the sponsor is considered a member of the crew and may advocate for the ship's continued service. Sponsors are chosen by the secretary of the Navy.

In addition to the USS Illinois, Obama was also the sponsor of the Coast Guard Cutter Stratton based in Alameda, California.

[tgusa]

‘puke’

[txrefugee]

gag…………...

[BlueStateRightist]

What a bunch of CNN garbage.

[wbarmy]

has made support of service members and veterans of the military, along with their families, a central focus of her role as first lady

Total lie. Childhood obesity, green farming, were her central focus, along with vacays. She hasn't spent a second on veterans.

[Uncle Sam 911]

For the second time in her life........

[Yo-Yo]

In Navy tradition, the sponsor a ship is mostly a ceremonial role and normally filled by a woman.

Clearly an exception has been made.

[sonjay]

Quiz question:

Can anyone name something that Michelle Obama has done during her time as first lady to show “support of service members and veterans of the military, along with their families”?

[simpson96]

That’s like asking to find ONE child that Hillary “It’s for the children!” Clinton helped, during her term as a Senator.

[BenLurkin]

How can a ship come in when it’s a boat?

[oldplayer]

This boat needs to be a little wider at the midsection and rear if it is to be a good likeness.

[ETL]

The USS Sasquatch

[rockrr]

Good thing I read the posts before adding my own. You nailed it.

[mc5cents]

Why do they need “sponsors”??

[mountn man]

Might as well be reading the old Soviet Union rags.

Todays media is nothing more than a propaganda arm.

[WKUHilltopper]

What? The USS Fat Ass?

[b4its2late]

It has nothing to do with Moochelle. She just happened to break a bottle of champagne on it. CNN BS.

[Uversabound]

“sponsors”??

Code for the taxpayers paid for it.

“sponsors”??

You and me.

You are welcome Mr. & Mrs. Zero

[Bogey78O]

You ever notice now that the Navy brass isn’t even hiding their open partisanship any more?

Politicians and their wives get the perks. Real warriors get killed by the VA.