Special Events

During the life of a ship, special events are held to commemorate construction milestones. Such events include keel authentication ceremonies, ship christenings and commissioning ceremonies. Employee special events are also held each year at NGSB locations.

Upcoming Events:

Keel Authentication of the Somerset (LPD 25)

December 11, 2009
10 a.m.
Avondale, Louisiana

By invitation only

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Previous Events:

Keel Laying of the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)

November 14, 2009

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View a Webcast Replay of Ceremony

Read More About CVN 78

New York (LPD 21) Commissioning

November 7, 2009

(Read More About LPD 21)

(View a Webcast Replay of Ceremony)

Quality Rock Tour, Newport News

October 2009

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Health & Wellness Day, Newport News

October 17, 2009

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Trades Day, Newport News

October 10, 2009

(View Video & View Photos)

New York (LPD 21) Family Day, Avondale

October 3, 3009

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Northrop Grumman, AREVA Break Ground on AREVA Newport News LLC Facility

July 22, 2009 (Read More & View Webcast of ceremony)

Stratton (WMSL 752) Keel Authentication Photo

First Lady to Serve as Ship's Sponsor for U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton; Keel Laying Held for Ship to Honor First Female Commissioned Officer in USCG

July 20, 2009 (Read More)

More info on Stratton (WMSL 752)
America (LHA 6) Keel Authentication Photo

Northrop Grumman Authenticates Keel for Newest Large-Deck Amphibious Assault Ship America (LHA 6)

July 17, 2009 (Read More)

More info on America (LHA 6)

Habitat for Humanity Dedication Ceremony photo

Northrop Grumman Dedicates Seventh Habitat for Humanity House

May 21, 2009 (Read More & View Video)

Gravely (DDG 107) Christening photo

Christening of Gravely (DDG 107)

May 16, 2009 (Read More)

View Photos and Videos from christening, including a webcast of event. For more info, visit the Gravely website

California (SSN 781) Keel Authentication Ceremony photo 

Keel Authentication of the California (SSN 781)

May 1, 2009 (Read More)

View Photos and Videos from keel authentication, including a webcast of event. For more info, visit the Virginia-Class Submarine website

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