In July 1990, I was an Ensign reporting aboard my first ship, although technically it was not officially a ship yet. The USS GEORGE WASHINGTON was under construction in Newport News, VA. One of the many important events in a ship’s life is its Christening- the official launching of the ship into the water. The GEORGE WASHINGTON was to be Christened on July 21st. As a one of the ship’s officers I was able to attend and experience not only this ceremonial naval custom, but also an important chapter in the ship’s history.

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