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August 26, 2023 - Houma, LA

USNS NAVAJO Christening Ceremony

What is a Christening?

The last of two ceremonies for a USNS Ship to officially become part of the fleet. 

 

The custom of christening a ship dates back hundreds of years and is thought to bring good luck and safety. Christening and launching are the inseparable elements which endow a ship hull with her (ship) identity. Yet, just as many developmental milestones must be passed before one takes his place in society, so too must the newly-launched vessel pass such milestones before she is completed and considered ready to be designated a commissioned ship of the United States Navy. The prospective commanding officer, ship's officers, the petty officers, and seamen who will form the crew report for training and intensive familiarization with their new ship. 


When a sponsor is named, she is given the honor of breaking a champagne bottle against the bow before the ship enters the water for the first time. 

Sponsor at Ship Christening. Photo source: giphy.com.

USNS Navajo Christening Ceremony

About

 The Navajo Nation, it's Veterans and their families were invited to celebrate the first of the new Navajo Class of ships that are named in honor of the major contributions Native American people have made to the armed forces, the USNS Navajo Christening Ceremony, August 26, 2023, at 10 a.m. (CT) in Houma, LA. For those unable to make the cross country trip were invited to attend one of the Navajo Nation  Livestream sites throughout the nation and select cities. 


Proud to have the United Houma Nation partnership in uniting us as the USNS Navajo is being constructed on their homelands.   They hosted a livestream site and after event luncheon for Navajo Veterans, ceremony attendees, and community members.

Watch the Ceremony

 Christening of USNS Navajo Livestream link at 10 a.m. (CT): 

www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32578  

August 25, 2023 - Pre Christening Walk Through

Pre-Christening Reception

Aug. 26, 2023 Livestream Site Sponsors - ahéheeʼ

United Houma Nation

Navajo Technical University

Navajo Technical University

Houma, LA

See "Need to Know" below

Navajo Technical University

Navajo Technical University

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, NM

Tuba City Local GovernMent

Navajo Technical University

Chinle High School Amphitheatre

Tuba City, AZ

Chinle High School Amphitheatre

Dilkon Community School Gymnasium

Chinle High School Amphitheatre

Chinle, AZ

Phoenix Indian Center

Dilkon Community School Gymnasium

Dilkon Community School Gymnasium

Phoenix, AZ 

Dilkon Community School Gymnasium

Dilkon Community School Gymnasium

Dilkon Community School Gymnasium

Dilcon, AZ

Diné College

Diné College

Diné College

Tsaile, AZ

Our Partners

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@mmtribalconsulting.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

The Christening  livestream is a Navy sponsored Defense Media activity. Most sites are slated to begin their respective programs at 8 a.m. with the livestream beginning promptly at 9 a.m. These times are dependent on the Defense Media distribution plan details, thus subject to change. Times will be provided as the event date draws closer. 


Caution that Louisiana has had multiple days of extreme heat warnings this summer, so please expect to deal with the high humidity along with the temperatures. You may also find that a light covering will be necessary inside - people tend to crank up those air conditioners!  


Click on one of the livestream sites above and click the "Contact to Volunteer" at the site of interest. This will set up an email where you may introduce yourself, provide how you will support, and times of availability. The site point of contact will be in touch.


The Christening  livestream is a Navy sponsored Defense media activity. More livestream distribution plan details that include video links will be provided as the event date approaches. 


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