HII (NYSE: HII) christened the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Harrisburg (LPD 30) January 11 in a ceremony at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss. LPD 30 is named after Harrisburg,
L to R: Rear Adm. Thomas Anderson, USN, PEO Ships; Chief Nigel James, USN senior enlisted leader, Harrisburg pre-commissioning detachment; Ingalls Shipbuilding president Brian Blanchette;Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen Christopher Mahoney; hip’s sponsors Alexandra Curry and Jennifer Diaz. [HII photograph]
HII (NYSE: HII) christened the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Harrisburg (LPD 30) January 11 in a ceremony at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss.
LPD 30 is named after Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital city, and commemorates that city’s rich history and longstanding support of the United States military. From its origins as a trading outpost to the present, the city of Harrisburg has played a key role in the development of the nation’s industrial history. It also played a critical role during the nation’s Westward Migration, the American Civil War and the Industrial Revolution.
“Today is more than just a christening; it is a celebration of craftsmanship, commitment and the enduring purpose of the work we do
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