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Nation's First Littoral Combat Ship Christened And Launched By Lockheed Martin LCS Team
Overview
History was made when the nation's first Littoral Combat Ship, FREEDOM (LCS 1) - the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships - was christened and launched at the Marinette Marine shipyard.
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Navy officials, prospective crewmembers for FREEDOM (LCS 1) and Lockheed Martin team officials salute the flag at the beginning of the christening ceremony for the Navy’s first Littoral Combat Ship.
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Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chief of Naval Operations addresses the audience at the christening ceremony for the nation's first Littoral Combat Ship, FREEDOM.
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The audience listens intently to the remarks during the christening ceremony, as FREEDOM sits on the ways ready for launch.
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FREEDOM sits on the ways in preparation for launch.
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An audience of Navy officials and crew members, Lockheed Martin team members and Marinette Marine employees gather to witness the christening and launch of FREEDOM (LCS 1) on September 23, 2006.
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Mrs. Birgit Smith, ship's sponsor, christened FREEDOM with the traditional smashing of a champagne bottle across the ship's bow. Mrs. Smith is the wife of U.S. Army 1st Class Paul Ray Smith who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry and bravery above and beyond the call of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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FREEDOM is launched.
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FREEDOM (LCS 1) makes a spectacular side launch into the Menominee River on September 23, 2006.
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FREEDOM (LCS 1) experiences her first taste of water during her launching on September 23, 2006.
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FREEDOM (LCS 1).
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All photographs should be credited to Lockheed Martin.
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