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 Read More 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 (More)
	Health & Wellness Day, Newport News October 17, 2009 (View Photos)
	Trades Day, Newport News October 10, 2009 (View Video & View Photos)
	New York (LPD 21) Family Day, Avondale October 3, 3009 (View Photos)
	Northrop Grumman, AREVA Break Ground on AREVA Newport News LLC Facility July 22, 2009 (Read More & View Webcast of ceremony)
	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)
	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)
	Northrop Grumman Dedicates Seventh Habitat for Humanity House May 21, 2009 (Read More & View Video)
	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
	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

Event Archives

Arlington (LPD 24) Keel Authentication (12/18/08)
New Mexico (SSN 779) Christening (12/13/08)
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) Christening (7/26/08)
New Mexico (SSN 779) Keel Authentication (4/12/08)
New York (LPD 21) Christening (3/1/08)
Dewey (DDG 105) Christening (1/26/08)
North Carolina (SSN 777) Christening (4/21/07)
George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Christening (10/7/06)
Building the Texas (SSN 775)
Building the USS Monitor Replica
North Carolina (SSN 777) Keel Authentication (5/22/04)