The keel for the new destroyer Sam Nunn, named after a former senator, was authenticated at a shipyard.

The keel for the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Sam Nunn (DDG 133) was authenticated at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Named after former U.S. Senator Samuel Nunn Jr., the ship's sponsor is his daughter, Michelle Nunn. The ceremony highlighted the vessel's advanced design as part of the Flight III series, with construction currently 25% complete. Senator Nunn expressed pride in the ship and its future crew.

November 23, 2024
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