March 2002: The ring module shop at Northrop Grumman Newport News. The construction of units for
USS Texas SSN-775, USS Hawaii SSN-776 and USS North Carolina SSN-777 can be seen.

(Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Newport News)

 

March 2002: Construction of the sail for Texas SSN-775 at Northrop Grumman Newport News.

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July 12, 2002: The Keel authentication ceremony for Texas SSN-775 at Northrop Grumman Newport News.
Secretary of the Navy Gordon England gives the key note address.

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July 12, 2002: The Keel authentication ceremony for Texas SSN-775 at Northrop Grumman Newport News.
Tom Schievelbein, President of Northrop Grumman Newport News, shakes hands with First Lady Laura Bush.
Admiral Vern Clark and Congressman Joe Barton (R-Tx.) stand to the right.

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July 12, 2002: The Keel authentication ceremony for Texas SSN-775 at Northrop Grumman Newport News.
John C. Fremont welds First Lady Laura Bush's initials into the keel authentication plate. Also seen are
Laura Bush, Gordon England, (both in background) Tom Schievelbein and Senator John Warner (R-Va.)

(Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Newport News)