Keywords: US Navy 040522-N-2820Z-002 Northrop Grumman President Thomas Shievelbein, left, presents a metal plate with the initials of the sponsor for Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777) Mrs. Linda R. Bowman.jpg en Newport News Va May 22 2004 - Northrop Grumman President Thomas Shievelbein left presents a metal plate with the initials of the sponsor for Pre-commissioning Unit PCU North Carolina SSN 777 Mrs Linda R Bowman are written in chalk The initials on the metal plate are then traced by a welder's torch and permanently affixed to the stern of the boat The current construction schedule calls for the submarine's launching in late 2005 followed by commissioning in late 2007 U S Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Apprentice Andy Zask RELEASED 2004-05-22 040522-N-2820Z-002 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 14354 U S Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Apprentice Andy Zask PD-USGov-Military-Navy Newport News Shipbuilding USS North Carolina SSN-777 |