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American Red Cross - Groups - Indian Members of Red Cross Chapter at Browning, Montana. Some of these are knitting scards and sweaters. Mrs. Sarah D. Wilbur, Field Matron; Mrs. Medicine Owl; Mrs. Last Star; Mrs. Louise Chanipine; Wades in Water; Julia Wades in Water; Wolf Tail; Mrs. Wolf Tail; Mrs. Bull Calf; Mrs. Mary Powell

American Red Cross - Groups - Indian Members of Red Cross Chapter at B...

Photographer: American Red Cross American Red Cross - Groups Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

American Red Cross - E thru H - Miss A.W. Gill, of British Delegation, R.R.C., Superintendent Nurses' Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. Principal Matron T.F.N.S. President Scottish Matron Association

American Red Cross - E thru H - Miss A.W. Gill, of British Delegation,...

Photographer: American Red Cross American Red Cross - E thru H Public domain photograph of nurses, hospital, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor, Rear Admiral Thomas Withers, U.S. Navy, and Mrs. James D. Grant, Matron of Honor, at Launching of USS Toro (SS 422) at Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor, Rear Admiral Thomas Withers, U.S. Navy, an...

Correspondence Concerning Ships Public domain image of a American navy warship during World War Two, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor, and Mrs. James D. Grant, Matron of Honor, at the Launching of the USS Toro (SS 422), Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor, and Mrs. James D. Grant, Matron of Honor, ...

Correspondence Concerning Ships Public domain image of a American navy warship during World War Two, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mrs. Orme C. Robbins, Mrs. Robert N. Robertson, Rear Admiral T. Withers, Mrs. Vernon L. Lowrance, and Mrs. James P. Lynch

Mrs. Orme C. Robbins, Mrs. Robert N. Robertson, Rear Admiral T. Wither...

Original caption: Mrs. Orme C. Robbins, matron of honor, Mrs. Robert N. Robertson, sponsor for USS Sea Fox. Rear Admiral Thomas Withers, Mrs. Vernon L. Lowrance, sponsor, and Mrs. James P. Lynch, matron of hono... More

Guests of honor attending the launching of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29), background, include Susan Groves Mills, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy

Guests of honor attending the launching of the Oliver Hazard Perry cla...

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

Susan Groves Mills, left, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy, stand on the speakers platform prior to the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29), background

Susan Groves Mills, left, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sp...

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

Miriam Groves Landry, left, sponsor's proxy; John Sullivan, president of Bath Iron works; and Susan Groves Mills, matron of honor, stand with their backs to the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29). The GROVES has just slid down the ways at the conclusion of the launch ceremony

Miriam Groves Landry, left, sponsor's proxy; John Sullivan, president ...

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

Susan Groves Mills, left, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy, stand on the speakers platform prior to the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29), background

Susan Groves Mills, left, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sp...

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

RDML James W. Lisanby, deputy commander, Ship Design and Integration, Navy Sea Systems Command, escorts Matron of Honor Joan Bulkeley Stade to the speaker's platform prior to the launching ceremony for the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQUILA (PHM-4). The AQUILA was built by Boeing Marine Systems

RDML James W. Lisanby, deputy commander, Ship Design and Integration, ...

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

Retired LT J. M. Newberry, USN, speaks at the launching of the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQUILA (PHM-4) as other distinguished guests on the speaker's platform listen. Among the guests to Newberry's left are, front row, from left, RDML and Mrs. John D. Bulkeley, RDML James W. Lisanby and Joan Bulkeley Stade. Mrs. Bulkeley is the ship's sponsor and Mrs. Stade is the matron of honor

Retired LT J. M. Newberry, USN, speaks at the launching of the guided ...

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

RDML John D. Bulkeley, president, Navy Board of Inspection and Survey; Mrs. Bulkeley, the ship's sponsor; Joan Bulkeley Stade, matron of honor; and Herbert Stade stand on the pier at the bow of the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQUILA (PHM-4) following launching. The AQUILA was built by Boeing Marine Systems

RDML John D. Bulkeley, president, Navy Board of Inspection and Survey;...

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

Susan Groves Mills, matron of honor, left; Mrs. Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy; and Commander (CDR) Philip Bozzelli, prospective commanding officer, stand aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29) at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony

Susan Groves Mills, matron of honor, left; Mrs. Miriam Groves Landry, ...

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

Jeanette Blair Doyle, matron of honor, christens the guided missile frigate DOYLE (FFG-39). Anne J. Doyle, sponsor and a distinguished guest are in the background

Jeanette Blair Doyle, matron of honor, christens the guided missile fr...

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

Sponsor Ann J. Doyle, left and Jeanette Blair Doyle, matron of honor, pose for a photograph during the launching of the guided missile frigate DOYLE (FFG-39)

Sponsor Ann J. Doyle, left and Jeanette Blair Doyle, matron of honor, ...

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

Beverly Bohen, sponsor and niece of Rear Adm. Thomas B. Klakring, left, and Susan Quick Cahoon, matron of honor, pose in front of the guided missile frigate KLAKRING (FFG-42) prior to the ship's launching

Beverly Bohen, sponsor and niece of Rear Adm. Thomas B. Klakring, left...

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

Dorothy Williams (right), is the sponsor and Marjorie Benjamin Travers is the matron of honor for the launch of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OLYMPIA (SSN-717)

Dorothy Williams (right), is the sponsor and Marjorie Benjamin Travers...

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

Dorothy Williams christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OLYMPIA (SSN-717) during launching ceremonies. Looking on are ADM John G. Williams, chief of naval material (left), VADM Edward P. Travers (center) and Marjorie Travers (right), matron of honor for the launch

Dorothy Williams christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OL...

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

Mary Mathews, sponsor, christens the Aegis guided missile cruiser YORKTOWN (CG-48). Mathews is joined by (from left to right): Leonard Erb, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding; Helen Fiore, matron of honor; Sen. John W. Warner, R-Va.; and A.C. Weeks, Ingalls public relations

Mary Mathews, sponsor, christens the Aegis guided missile cruiser YORK...

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

Edna D. Woodruff, left, sponsor of the guded missile frigate ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49) and Sybil Godfrey Geiger, matron of honor, stand near the ship's bow during the launching ceremony

Edna D. Woodruff, left, sponsor of the guded missile frigate ROBERT G....

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

Susan Quick Cahoon, matron of honor, stands during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS KLAKRING (FFG 42). Mrs. Cahoon has decorated the christening bottles for launches at Bath Iron Works for over 35 years

Susan Quick Cahoon, matron of honor, stands during the commissioning o...

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

Joan Clark (right) sponsor for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU, and her daughter Nina Clark Negranti, matron of honor, are applauded by other distinguished guests during the ship's launching ceremony

Joan Clark (right) sponsor for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HO...

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

From left to right, Nina Clark Negranti, matron of honor; William P. Clark, principal speaker; Joan Clark, sponsor; and Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., guest speaker, during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718)

From left to right, Nina Clark Negranti, matron of honor; William P. C...

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

Honored guests attending the launching ceremony for the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN 718) are, from left to right: Andrew I.T. Chang, managing director of the city and country of Honolulu; Joan B. Clark, sponsor; Nina Clark Negranti, matron of honor; and Edward J. Campbell, president of Newport News Shipbuilding

Honored guests attending the launching ceremony for the Los Angeles cl...

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

Elizabeth Lazaron, matron on honor, arrives for the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS DE WERT (FFG-45)

Elizabeth Lazaron, matron on honor, arrives for the commissioning 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 Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Helen Fiore, matron of honor, left, and Mary Mathews, sponsor, pause for a picture at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48)

Helen Fiore, matron of honor, left, and Mary Mathews, sponsor, pause f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) at the end of the christening ceremony. Watching her, left to right, are Patricia Goldman, matron of honor; Rear Admiral Wayne W. Meyer, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command; and Leonard Erb, president, Ingalls Shipbuilding

Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bo...

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

Participants in the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) pause for a group picture after the ceremony. Left to right: Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor; Patricia Goldman, matron of honor; Leonard Erb, president, Ingalls Shipbuilding; Colonel James Coates, Valley Forge Military Academy/Junior College; Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV; Vice Admiral Harry C. Schrader Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet; and Captain George W. Dowell III, suprevisor of shipbuilding, Pascagoula

Participants in the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile ...

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

Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding, addresses guests at the launching ceremony for the aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). Behind Campbell at the podium are, left to right, Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; Lehman's daughter, Alexandra, Maid of Honor; and Mrs. William McMillan, Matron of Honor

Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding, addresses guests at the...

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

Attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) are, left to right, Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding; Caspar W. Weinberger, Secretary of Defense; Mrs. William McMillan, Matron of Honor; and Senator John W. Warner, Republican-Virginia

Attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carr...

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

Attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) are, left to right, Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding; Caspar W. Weinberger, Secretary of Defense; and Mrs. William McMillan, Matron of Honor

Attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carr...

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

Attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) are, left to right, Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; Lehman's daughter, Alexandra, Maid of Honor; and Mrs. William McMillan, Matron of Honor

Attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carr...

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

Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger bow his head during the invocation at the beginning of the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). With Weinberger are Edward J. Campbell, left, President and CHIEF Executive Officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, and Mrs. William McMillan, Matron of Honor

Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger bow his head during the invo...

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

Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding, addresses guests at the launching ceremony for the aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). Next to the podium are, right to left, Mrs. William McMillan, Matron of Honor; Alexandra Lehman, daughter of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., and Maid of Honor; and Lehman's wife Barbara, Ship's Sponsor

Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding, addresses guests at the...

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

Participants in the keel laying ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), are, from left to right, Mr. J. Graham, vice president for construction; Mr. W.E. Morgan; Mr. T. Paris, authenticator; A.B. Mitchell, matron of honor; and Mr. W.T. O'Neill, executive vice president

Participants in the keel laying ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircr...

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

Anne Burton Mitchell, matron of honor, assists Mr. Thomas Paris with the authentication for the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company

Anne Burton Mitchell, matron of honor, assists Mr. Thomas Paris with t...

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

Barbara A. Taylor, right, sponsor, and Diane Taylor Oeland, matron of honor, attend the commission ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) at Bath Iron Works Corp

Barbara A. Taylor, right, sponsor, and Diane Taylor Oeland, matron of ...

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

Left to right: Diane Taylor Oeland, matron of honor; Barbara A. Taylor, sponsor, and Mrs. E.C. Webster, wife of Captain E.C. Webster, attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) at Bath Iron Works Corp

Left to right: Diane Taylor Oeland, matron of honor; Barbara A. Taylor...

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

Left to right; Mrs. Greg T. Taylor; Mrs. E.C. Webster; Diane Taylor Oeland, matron of honor; and Barbara A. Taylor, sponsor, attend a reception following the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) at Bath Iron Works Corp

Left to right; Mrs. Greg T. Taylor; Mrs. E.C. Webster; Diane Taylor Oe...

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

Lieutenant John C. waters escorts Diane Taylor Oeland to her seat prior to the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) at Bath Iron Works Corp. Mrs. Oeland is the matron of honor

Lieutenant John C. waters escorts Diane Taylor Oeland to her seat prio...

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

From left to right, retired Rear Admiral J.P. Fitzgerald, Diane Taylor Oeland, Barbara A. Taylor, and Mrs., E.C. Webster, as they attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS JESSE L. TAYLOR (FFG 50) at Bath Iron Works Corp. Mrs. Taylor is the ship's sponsor and Mrs. Oeland is the matron of honor

From left to right, retired Rear Admiral J.P. Fitzgerald, Diane Taylor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Lieutenant John C. Waters escorts Diane Taylor Oeland, matron of honor, to her seat prior to the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) at Bath Iron Works Corp

Lieutenant John C. Waters escorts Diane Taylor Oeland, matron of honor...

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

Mrs. Walter T. Skallerup Jr., sponsor for the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52), second from left poses with other distinguished guests following the ship's christening. Standing, left to right, are: Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) W.G. Wheeler, prospective executive officer; Captain (CAPT) Phil Quast, prospective commanding officer; Paula S. Osborn, matron of honor; and MASTER CHIEF C.E. Meyers

Mrs. Walter T. Skallerup Jr., sponsor for the guided missile cruiser U...

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

Bob Peterson, Sponsor Sybil Bailey Stockdale, center, and Matron of Honor Doyen Salsig talk at the launching of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1)

Bob Peterson, Sponsor Sybil Bailey Stockdale, center, and Matron of Ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Peterson Builders Release Status: Released to ... 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

Sen J. Denton Jr., R-Ala., speaks at the christening of the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53). Behind him are (L-R): Rear Adm. W. Meyer, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command; CAPT. G. Dowell III, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion, and repair; Commodore J. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command; Vice Adm. J. Metcalf III, deputy chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare; Mr. Knecht,; Mr. J. St. Pe`; Jane Denton, sponsor; M. McPhillips, matron of honor; and Archbishop O. Lipscomb

Sen J. Denton Jr., R-Ala., speaks at the christening of the Aegis guid...

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

Members of the christening party attending the ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53) are (L-R): Mr. J. St. Pe'; Sen. J. Denton Jr., R-Ala., Miss E. Denton, maid of honor; Archbishop O. Lipscomb; Rear Adm. W. Meyer, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command; Mrs. M. McPhillips, matron of honor; Vice Adm. J. Metcalf III, deputy chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare; Commodore J. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command; and Capt. F. Whalen, prospective commanding officer of the MOBILE BAY

Members of the christening party attending the ceremony for the Aegis ...

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

Mrs. Jane M. Denton, sponsor (center) speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53). She is accompanied by Mrs. Madeleine M. McPhillips, matron of honor (left), and Miss Mary Elizabeth Denton, maid of honor

Mrs. Jane M. Denton, sponsor (center) speaks during the christening ce...

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

Sponsor Jane Nickles christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723). Other members of the launching party include, from left to right: Eleanor Kirkpatrick, matron of honor; Senator Don Nickles, Republican-Oklahoma; Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., chairman of the joint chiefs of staff; and Edward J. Campbell, president of Newport News Shipbuilding

Sponsor Jane Nickles christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine US...

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

Posing for a photograph at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723) are, from left to right: Eleanor Kirkpatrick, matron of honor; Jane Nickles, sponsor; and Jan Fisher, maid of honor

Posing for a photograph at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powe...

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

Members of the official launching party pose for a photograph at the christening of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723). They are, from left to right: Edward J. Campbell, president of Newport News Shipbuilding; Eleanor Kirkpatrick, matron of honor; Jane Nickles, sponsor; Jan Fisher, maid of honor; and Senator Don Nickles, Republican-Oklahoma

Members of the official launching party pose for a photograph at the c...

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

Attending the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) are (left to right): Dana Amber Johnson, flower girl; Rep. D. Bentley, D-Maryland; sponsor; and Margaret Davis matron of honor

Attending the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD...

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

Margaret Davis, matron of honor, speaks at the launching reception for the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43). On the speakers platform are (left to right) Representative Helen D. Bentley, D-Maryland, sponsor; Josepth R. Santosuosso, president, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co.; Captain (CAPT) James J. Coleman, supervisor of shipbuilding, Seattle; and Thomas J. McGrath, director, dock landing ship program, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co

Margaret Davis, matron of honor, speaks at the launching reception for...

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

The dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) is christened by Representative Helen D. Bentley, D-Maryland, at the Lockheed shipyard. Standing on the platform are (left to right): Margaret Davis, matron of honor; Captain (CAPT) James J. Coleman, command representative, Naval Sea Systems Command; and Thomas J. McGrath, director, dock landing ship program, Lockheed shipyard.

The dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) is christened by Repre...

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

VIPs pose for a photo during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NEWPORT NEWS (SSN 750). They are, left to right: Senator Paul Trible, Republican-Virginia; Mrs. Paul Trible, sponsor; the Trible's daughter, matron of honor; two unidentified guests and Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer, Newport News Shipbuilding Co

VIPs pose for a photo during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-po...

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

Mrs. Elizabeth Kauffman Bush, the ship's sponsor, and Matron of Honor Mrs. M. Carey Kauffman, left, stand in front of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) during its launching

Mrs. Elizabeth Kauffman Bush, the ship's sponsor, and Matron of Honor ...

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

Members of the christening party for the mine countermeasures ship SENTRY (MCM-3) pose for a photograph. They are, left to right, Ms. Gutman, Elaine Kelleher Murphy, sponsor and wife of retired Adm. Daniel J. Murphy, and Marguerite Pouliot, matron of honor

Members of the christening party for the mine countermeasures ship SEN...

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Members of the christening party for the mine countermeasures ship SENTRY (MCM-3) pose for a photograph. They are, left to right: Ellsworth Peterson, president, Peterson Builders Inc.; CAPT. James E. Hancock; Robert E. Peterson, executive vice president, Peterson Builders Inc.; Elaine Kelleher Murphy, sponsor; Marguerite Pouliot, matron of honor; retired Adm. Daniel J. Murphy and CAPT. Thomas J. Kile, supervisor, Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair

Members of the christening party for the mine countermeasures ship SEN...

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Sponsor Elizabeth Kauffman Bush, left, daughter of Vice Admiral (VADM) James L. Kauffman and sister of Rear Admiral Draper L. Kauffman, and M. Carey Kauffman, matron of honor and daughter of Rear Admiral Draper L. Kauffman, arrive for the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). Both VADM Kauffman are being honored as the ship's namesakes

Sponsor Elizabeth Kauffman Bush, left, daughter of Vice Admiral (VADM)...

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Matron of Honor M. Carey Kauffman attends the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59)

Matron of Honor M. Carey Kauffman attends the commissioning of the gui...

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Nancy Maginnes Kissinger, sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBANY (SSN 753). Other VIPs include Henry A. Kissinger, Denis O'Connor Whalen, matron of honor, and J.E. Turner

Nancy Maginnes Kissinger, sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered attac...

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VIPs pose for a photo during the christening of the mine countermeasures ship GUARDIAN (MCM-5) at the Peterson Builders, Inc. (PBT) shipyard. They are, left to right (back row): CAPT. Thomas Kile; David O'Neil, sponsor's son; Hugh O'Neil, keynote speaker and sponsor's son; (front row): Ellsworth Peterson, president, PBT; Paul Schneider, Elizabeth Anderer, matron of honor and sponsor's daughter; Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor; and Robert Peterson, executive vice president, PBT

VIPs pose for a photo during the christening of the mine countermeasur...

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Rose Narva, guest of honor, christens the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) during a ceremony at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) shipyard. Standing with Mrs. Narva is Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO, and Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor

Rose Narva, guest of honor, christens the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (...

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Rose Narva, guest of honor, is assisted by Richard H. Vortmann, president of National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO), as she prepares to christen the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) during a ceremony at the shipyard. Also with the christening party is Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor

Rose Narva, guest of honor, is assisted by Richard H. Vortmann, presid...

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Rose Narva, guest of honor, dries her hands after christening the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) during a ceremony at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) shipyard. Standing with Mrs. Narva is Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO, and Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor

Rose Narva, guest of honor, dries her hands after christening the hosp...

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Rose Narva, guest of honor, christens the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) during a ceremony at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) shipyard. Standing with Mrs. Narva is Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO, and Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor

Rose Narva, guest of honor, christens the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (...

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VIPs attend the christening of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard. They are, from left to right: Rose Narva, guest of honor; Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor; General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant, US Marine Corps; and W. Deasy

VIPs attend the christening of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20...

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VIPs attend the christening of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard. They are, from left to right: Mr. Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO; Rose Narva, guest of honor; Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor; General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant, US Marine Corps; and W. Deasy

VIPs attend the christening of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20...

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Donna Krukar Woody, matron of honor, and Admiral (ADM) Carlisle A.H. Trost, CHIEF of Naval Operations, attend the christening ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72)

Donna Krukar Woody, matron of honor, and Admiral (ADM) Carlisle A.H. T...

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Mrs. Sybil Geiger, matron of honor and William E. Haggett, Bath Iron works chairman, look on as Mrs. Gayle Wilson, ship's sponsor, christens the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

Mrs. Sybil Geiger, matron of honor and William E. Haggett, Bath Iron w...

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Mrs. Sybil Geiger, matron of honor, Honorable John S.D. Eisenhower, principal speaker, and Mrs. Gayle Wilson, ship's sponsor, pose for a picture at the launching ceremony for the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

Mrs. Sybil Geiger, matron of honor, Honorable John S.D. Eisenhower, pr...

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Lucy Mustin, sponsor of the Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63), receives the christening bottle from Bath Iron Works Chairman of the Board William E. Haggett, as Haggett and matron of honor Katherine Miller applaud. Bath is the builder of the COWPENS

Lucy Mustin, sponsor of the Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63)...

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Lucy Mustin, sponsor, right, and Katherine Miller, matron of honor, at the launch of the Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63)

Lucy Mustin, sponsor, right, and Katherine Miller, matron of honor, at...

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At the christening and launch of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47): seated, left to right, Mrs. P.D. Hurst; Mrs. A.L. Bossier; Meredeth Brokaw, ship's sponsor; Kimberly Graff, flower girl; Linda Mickelson, matron of honor; and Rep. Lindy Boggs, D-LA. Standing, left to right: A.L. Bossier, CEO, Avondale Industries, Inc.; Captain J.F. King, NAVSEA: Governor G.S. Mickelson of South Dakota; Senator, Larry Pressler, R-SD; Tom Brokaw, NBC News; and Captain P.D. Hurst, SUPSHIP, New Orleans

At the christening and launch of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (L...

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Standing on the christening platform following the christening and launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8) are, from left: Rear Admiral (lower half) Stephen S. Clarey, Comptroller, Naval Sea Systems Command: Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor: Vice Admiral John W. Nyquist, Assistant CHIEF of Naval Operations, surface warfare: Penny Rhodes, Matron of Honor: Steven Hogan: Ellsworth L. Peterson, President, Peterson Builders, Inc., and Rear Admiral Edward J. Hogan USN (ret.)

Standing on the christening platform following the christening and lau...

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Rear Admiral Edward J. Hogan, USN (ret.): Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor, Captain Stephen Duermeyer and Penny Rhodes, Matron of Honor, pose for a group picture following the christening and launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8)

Rear Admiral Edward J. Hogan, USN (ret.): Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's ...

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Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor and Penny Rhodes, matron of honor, pose for a picture on the christening ceremony platform following the christening of the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8)

Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor and Penny Rhodes, matron of honor,...

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Left to right: Dr. P. Ward, Matron of Honor Mrs. Milton Miles, Ship's Sponsor Mrs. Roberta Burke, former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke, prospective commanding officer Commander John Morgan, at the launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Left to right: Dr. P. Ward, Matron of Honor Mrs. Milton Miles, Ship's...

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Official party for the launching ceremony and christening of the amphibious transport dock ASHLAND (LSD 48). Seated: B. Nunez; Mrs. M. Foley Nunez, matron of honor; C.M. Stieffel, flower girl; Mrs. S.R. Foley, ship';s sponsor; Admiral S.R. Foley, USN (ret.). Standing : A.L. Bossier Jr., Chairman, President and CHIEF Executive Officer, Avondale Ind., Inc.; Captain J.F. King, NAVSEASYSCOM; Captain J.C. Donahue, USN sup. of shipbldg. conv. and rep.; Senator J.B. Johnston, D-LA., Cong. L.J. Hopkins, R-KY, and H.C. List President of the Ashland Foundation

Official party for the launching ceremony and christening of the amphi...

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Ship's sponsor Elizabeth B. O'Neill stands with a matron of honor at the commissioning of the mine countermeasures ship USS GUARDIAN (MCM 5) at the Naval Education and Training Center

Ship's sponsor Elizabeth B. O'Neill stands with a matron of honor at t...

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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...

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Distinguished guests stand at the speakers platform prior to the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). Guests include, from left: Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor; Edward J. Campbell; President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company; 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

Distinguished guests stand at the speakers platform prior to the chris...

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A view of the official christening party for the MSC (Military Sealift Command) ship USNS CLOUD (T-AKR 313) at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) at San Diego, California, on August 7th, 1999. Left to right is, D. Hunter; Lieutenant General James M. Link, US Army Material Command; Rear Admiral John J. Bepko III, US Navy Deputy Commander, MSC; Mr. Jesse A. Atkins, Project Executive Officer EXW; Mrs. Rebecca Clemins Lewis, Co-Matron; Mrs. Marilyn Paddick Clemins, Co-Sponsor; Mrs. Annita Red Cloud, Sponsor; Mrs. Tris Yellow Cloud, Matron of Honor; Mr. Richard H. Vortmann, President of NASSCO and Admiral Archie Clemins, US Navy

A view of the official christening party for the MSC (Military Sealift...

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Official christening ceremony for the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) at NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) shipyard. Posing for the camera are Ms. Tris Yellow Cloud, Matron of Honor; Mrs. Annita Red Cloud, ship's Sponsor. The vessel is named in honor of Annita Red Cloud's father, US Army Corporal Mitchell Red Cloud Jr., posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry on November 5th, 1950, for actions at Chonghyon, Korea, while serving in the 24th Infantry Division

Official christening ceremony for the MSC (Military Sealift Command) s...

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View of the immediate christening party for the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313). Left to right are Ms. Tris Yellow Cloud, Matron of Honor; Mrs. Annita Red Cloud, ship's Sponsor; Mrs. Marilyn Paddick Clemins, Co-Sponsor; and Mrs. Rebecca Clemins Lewis, Co-Matron

View of the immediate christening party for the MSC (Military Sealift ...

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Navy and civilian dignitaries gather for a photograph following the christening and launching ceremony of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49). Top row, l-4: R. Kiss, dep. asst. SECNAV: CAPT J. Donahue, III; E. Shoults; S. O'Keefe, SECNAV; GEN J. Dailey, USMC (Ret.); MGEN W. Eshelman, USMC; RADM G. Meinig, Jr., CO NAVSURWARCEN; N. Dailey; CDR P. Salsman, prospective CO; A. Bossier, Jr. Bottom row l-r: Mrs. J. Daniel Howard; Mrs. S. O'Keefe; Mrs. Lisa Bader; Mrs. J. Dailey, sponsor, and Mrs. T. Mohler, matron of honor

Navy and civilian dignitaries gather for a photograph following the ch...

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The christening party poses for a photograph following the christening and launch of the guided missile destroyer PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) at Bath Iron Works shipyard. They include, from left: Mrs. Frank E. Underhill, matron of honor; Mrs. Barbara S. Pope, ship's sponsor; Mrs. Gus A. Apyridon, matron of honor; and Mrs. William B. Ten Eyck, matron of honor

The christening party poses for a photograph following the christening...

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Following the formal christening ceremony of the Nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John C. Stennis (CVN-74), the Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton poses for a photograph with Vice President of the Untied States Al Gore. To their left is ship's Matron of Honor, Mrs. Martha A. Stennis, Senator Stennis' daughter in law, and the ship's Sponsor, Mrs. Margaret Stennis Womble

Following the formal christening ceremony of the Nimitz class nuclear-...

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Informal portrait of the principal members of the christening party of the dock landing ship OAK HILL (LSD-51). (Top row, L-R); CDR. Mike Durnan, prospective CO of LSD-51. Ed Mortimer, Vice Pres. Avondale Industries; CDR. J. Larry Perry; Bernard P. Clark; Jacob Perin; J.D. Lokey; Eugene E. Shoults; General Walter E. Boomer, USMC; and Albert L. Bossier, Jr., CEO Avondale Industries. (Bottom row L-R); Victoria Perin, Mrs. Jeffrey Perin; Miss Helen Boomer, Maid of Honor; Miss Falyn Amada Dempster, Flower Girl; Mrs. Sandra Boomer, Sponsor; Mrs. J.D. Lokey, Matron of Honor and Mrs. Diana Perry

Informal portrait of the principal members of the christening party of...

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(Left to right) Captain Rubel; Mrs. Ruth Metcalf; Colonel Metcalf; the Honorable Tom Allen, Rep-Maine; Mr. Allan Cameron CEO-B/W; Mr. John Kuesters, Deputy PEO/AEGIS Program; Rear Admiral (Upper half) Michael T. Coyle, USN; the Honorable John Baldacci of Maine; Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC (Ret.) - ships sponsor; Senator Charles Robb of Virginia; Lieutenant Colonel Joanne Schilling, USMC (Ret.) matron of honor; Captain Ralph Staples, Honorable John Dalton, Secretary of the Navy; General Richard Neal, USMC; Commander James Smith; Commander John Ingram; Captain Larry Ellis, USN

(Left to right) Captain Rubel; Mrs. Ruth Metcalf; Colonel Metcalf; the...

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Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) ships sponsor (right), and Lieutenant Colonel Joanne Schilling, USMC (Ret.), matron of honor pose for a photograph in front of the reviewing stand at the official christening ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS HIGGINS (DDG 76), (vessel not shown)

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) ships sponsor (right), ...

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The official launch party for the new Military Sealift Command vehicle transport ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) pose beside the launching platform prior to the christening of the ship. Left to right: MGEN John D. Thomas, USA commanding general, Army Intelligence and Security Command, matron of honor Rebekah Sisler Wilson; maid of honor Miss Chantelle L. Sisler; RADM David P. Sargent Jr, USN program executive officer of carriers; sponsor Mrs. Jane B. Sisler; VADM James B. Perkins, USN, Commander MSC, and Mr. Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company)

The official launch party for the new Military Sealift Command vehicle...

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The sponsor for the Military Sealift command (MSC) vehicle transport ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) poses for a photograph with her matron and maid of honor. Left to right: Matron of honor Mrs. Rebekah Sisler Wilson; sponsor Mrs. Jane Brakensiek Sisler, and maid of honor Miss Chantelle L. Sisler

The sponsor for the Military Sealift command (MSC) vehicle transport s...

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Mrs. Agnes Pilila'au Kim, ship's co-sponsor, Mrs. Mercy Pilila'au Garcia, Matron of Honor, Mrs. Polly Ellis, ship's co-sponsor, Mrs. Linda M. Matthews, Matron of Honor, and Miss Shannon Lewis, flower girl participate in the christening ceremony of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Fast Sealift ship, USNS PILILAAU (T-AKR 0304)

Mrs. Agnes Pilila'au Kim, ship's co-sponsor, Mrs. Mercy Pilila'au Garc...

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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 ...

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During the christening ceremony for the USS MASON (DDG 87) the Ships sponsor, the Honorable Olympia J. Snowe, Senator, Maine and the Matron of Honors Kathleen Mason Bond, and Barbara B. Graham pose for a photograph

During the christening ceremony for the USS MASON (DDG 87) the Ships s...

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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...

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