Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. $(HII)$, through its Newport News Shipbuilding division, hosted a keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine Barb (SSN 804). The event marked the official start of the submarine's construction, with Pamela Bove serving as the ship's sponsor. The ceremony included the traditional etching of the sponsor's initials onto a metal plate, which will remain with the submarine throughout its service. This new Barb is the 31st Virginia-class fast attack submarine and the 15th to be delivered by Newport News Shipbuilding.
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