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Keel Authenticated for Littoral Combat Ship Charleston (LCS 18)
June 29, 2016 — MOBILE, Alabama – Austal USA hosted a ceremony celebrating the keel authentication of the future USS Charleston (LCS 18), the ninth Independence variant littoral combat ship, June 28... MORE

16028-N-RA705-001 MOBILE, Alabama (June 28, 2016)U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) served as the honorary keel authenticator during the ceremony and was present to weld his initials into the keel plate. The Program Executive Office Littoral Combat Ships is responsible for delivering and sustaining littoral mission capabilities to the fleet while balancing affordability and capability. (Released)

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