First Lady to christen U.S. Navy submarine Illinois Saturday

Groton, Conn. (UPI) Oct 5, 2015
First Lady Michelle Obama will join top officials of General Dynamics Electric Boat and christen Illinois, the U.S. Navy's most advanced nuclear submarine on October 10. The First Lady is the ship's sponsor. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus will be present at the ceremony, an invitation-only event, as the principal speaker, General Dynamics announced on Monday. The Illinois, the 13th shi

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