Ingalls christens 34th Aegis-class destroyer
Updated 12:30 PM;
The christening of
Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) was originally scheduled for 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Brian Cuccias, who recently retired as Ingalls’ president, returned to host the event.
“I am honored to host this christening and give a final salute to the hardworking men and women who build freedom in this shipyard every day,” Cuccias said. “Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee’s distinguished legacy will remain steadfast with the christening of this great ship, as will the unparalleled craftsmanship of the men and women of Ingalls Shipbuilding.”
Cuccias’ successor, Kari Wilkinson, spoke to the importance of the shipyard’s work in her first christening as Ingalls’ top officer.
By WARREN KULO | GulfLive | Published: April 27, 2021 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Tribune News Service) Ingalls Shipbuilding celebrated the christening of its 34th Aegis-class destroyer with a limited capacity christening ceremony Saturday evening at the Pascagoula shipyard. The christening of Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) was originally scheduled for 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Brian Cuccias, who recently retired as Ingalls’ president, returned to host the event. “I am honored to host this christening and give a final salute to the hardworking men and women who build freedom in this shipyard every day,” Cuccias said. “Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee’s distinguished legacy will remain steadfast with the christening of this great ship, as will the unparalleled craftsmanship of the men and women of Ingalls Shipbuilding.”