HII christens newest Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA destroyer DDG 123 26 Apr 2021 (Last Updated April 26th, 2021 12:53)
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has christened the US Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123).
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Officials during the christening of the Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer, DDG 123. Credit: Derek Fountain/HII.
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has christened the US Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123).
Due to the ongoing pandemic situation, HII said that the event was conducted with limited members.
Ingalls christens 34th Aegis-class destroyer
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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.”
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Nachrichtenquelle: globenewswire | 25.04.2021, 16:00 | 63 | 0 PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened guided missile destroyer
Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) Saturday evening. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a small, socially distanced event was held with limited in-person attendance. “The christening of
Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee is a significant milestone that brings our 34
th destroyer one step closer to being introduced into the fleet,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said. “In these ever-changing times, the significance of what we do has never been more important. We are exceedingly proud o
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Former Ingalls Shipbuiding President Brian Cuccias and DDG 123 Prospective Commanding Officer Douglas Brayton watch as ship sponsors Virginia Munford, Pickett Wilson and Louisa Dixon officially christen guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123). Photo by Derek Fountain/HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123).
“The christening of Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee is a significant milestone that brings our 34th destroyer one step closer to being introduced into the fleet,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said. “In these ever-changing times, the significance of what we do has never been more important. We are exceedingly proud of our shipbuilders for their tenacity and perseverance, and look forward to continuing Ingalls’ legacy of building quality ships with respect and pride.”