APRIL 16, 2013

TURNOVER CEREMONY:

On Friday, April 16th, our ship was officially turned over to the city of Norfolk, VA. The ceremony took place aboard our ship in front of turret one at 10:00 AM. VADM David Architzel passed on the long glass to Mayor Paul Fraim. The ship’s bell and whistle sounded while red, white, and blue streamers were launched into the air and a 21-gun salute was rendered on shore.