January 22, 2005: Christening ceremony for the Kidd DDG-100 at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Ingalls
Operations, Pascagoula, Alabama. Ship's sponsors Regina Kidd Wolbarsht and Mary Corrine Kidd Plumer
break bottles of champagne on the bow of the ship named in honor of their Grandfather.

(Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Ship Systems)

 

Kidd DDG-100 seen after her relaunch following repairs from damage received during Hurricane Katrina.

(Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Ship Systems)

 

Kidd DDG-100 on sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico.

(Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Ship Systems)

 

June 9, 2007: Kidd DDG-100 at Galveston, Texas for the commissioning ceremony.

 

June 9, 2007: Kidd DDG-100 at Galveston, Texas for the commissioning ceremony.