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Sen. Angus King says the Senate Armed Services Committee's markup of the National Defense Authorization Act allows for up to 15 DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers the shipyard can compete to build.

The US Navy has christened the future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine.

The christening of a Navy destroyer is highlighting the sacrifices of two generations — the ship’s namesake killed in World War II and another Marine who died more than 60 years later.

The US Navy has christened the 72nd Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer, the future USS John Basilone (DDG 122).

Bath Iron Works has six other Arleigh Burke-class destroyers currently under construction.

BATH, Maine (AP) — The christening of a Navy destroyer on Saturday highlighted the...

The christening of a Navy destroyer on Saturday highlighted the sacrifices of two generations — the ship’s namesake killed in World War II and another...

The christening of a Navy destroyer on Saturday highlighted the sacrifices of two generations — the ship’s namesake killed in World War II

The christening ceremony marked a milestone in construction of the 509-foot guided-missile destroyer.

Speakers at Saturday's christening of the future USS John Basilone celebrated the ship's famous WWII hero namesake and called for a stronger Navy.