Tag: Mobile shipbuilding

Austal Christens Future USS Gabrielle Giffords in Mobile

James Bullard, June 13, 2015

Austal USA christened the future USS Gabrielle Giffords in Mobile, with Second Lady Jill Biden serving as the littoral combat ship’s sponsor.

James Bullard, June 11, 2015

Second Lady Jill Biden will speak at the June 13 christening of the Navy’s newest Austal-built ship, named for former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

James Bullard, June 9, 2015

The future USS Jackson, the first littoral combat ship built by Austal as prime contractor, made its way down the Mobile River for sea trials.