HII Christens Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29)
June 11 2022 - 3:15PM
HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding
division christened the company’s 13th amphibious transport dock,
Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), constructed for the U.S. Navy.
“For nearly two decades, we have had the opportunity to build
these amphibious ships, and we look forward to continuing this
journey with such a valued partner,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President
Kari Wilkinson said. “Today we reflect on Richard M. McCool Jr.’s
bravery and heroism in front of a ship that will carry another
generation of brave sailors and Marines into missions defending our
freedom.”
LPD 29 is named to honor U.S. Navy Capt. Richard M. McCool Jr.,
who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in
rescuing survivors from a sinking destroyer and for saving his own
landing support ship during a World War II kamikaze attack. His
rescue efforts took place exactly 77 years prior to the day Richard
M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) was christened.
Under Secretary of the Navy Erik Raven was the keynote
speaker.
“Richard M. McCool Jr. truly embodied the spirit of service
above self,” Raven said. “The sailors and Marines who will sail on
this future ship carry on that legacy following the example of
spirit, patriotism and selflessness set by Richard M. McCool
Jr.”
When speaking of America’s defense capabilities, Raven said, “We
are able to deploy exquisite capabilities across the globe in great
part due to our dedicated shipbuilders and our talented team. These
talented Americans are essential to making sure that our naval
forces have the ships that they need.”
Photo accompanying this release are available at:
https://newsroom.hii.com/releases/hii-richard-m-mccool-jr-lpd-29-christening.
Richard M. McCool Jr. is co-sponsored by Shana McCool and Kate
Oja, granddaughters of the ship’s namesake. Together, the two
sponsors officially christened Richard M. McCool Jr. by smashing a
bottle of sparkling wine across the bow of the ship. Shana spoke on
behalf of both sponsors at today’s ceremony.
When speaking about her grandfather’s heroic acts some 77 years
ago, Shana McCool said, “To the commanding officer and future crew
of this ship, may she (the ship) keep you safe. And in the words of
our grandfather, may you always remember to fight as a unit and not
as individuals.”
Additional information about the ship and its sponsors is
available at:
https://ingalls.huntingtoningalls.com/lpd29christening/
HII is an all-domain defense and technologies partner,
recognized worldwide as America’s largest shipbuilder. With a
135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national
security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most
powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned
systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in
mission-driven solutions that support and enable an all-domain
force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000
strong. For more information please visit:
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Contact:
Kimberly K. AguillardKimberly.K.Aguillard@hii-co.com(228)
355-5663
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7f4c7e21-c31f-4d81-a548-129d0ef6727e
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