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USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) Christening on October 7 2006
On Saturday, October 7, 2006, Northrop Grumman Newport News will christen the nations 10th and final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, George H. W. Bush (CVN 77). The ships namesake and 41st President of the United States, George H. W. Bush, is scheduled to attend the ceremony along with his wife Barbara and their daughter, Doro Bush Koch, Mrs. Koch also serves as the ships sponsor and will do the traditional honor of breaking a bottle of American sparkling wine across the ships bow during the ceremony. Employees of Northrop Grumman Newport News and their families are invited. The general public is also invited to the ceremony. Visit the links below for additional information.Posted by: Captain America 2006-10-06 |
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