From the AP:
The Navy will christen its new 684-foot warship the Green Bay on Saturday at a shipyard near New Orleans…. This ship, designed to carry troops for rapid deployment, launch and recovery, will be a major part of the U.S. amphibious fleet and carry 360 Navy sailors along with up to 800 Marines…. Former U.S. Navy Secretary Richard Danzig says the city's "commitment to team efforts" is why the name was chosen, and former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr will appear in a video that will be played at the christening ceremony. "The tradition and history of the team is unmatched anywhere," Starr says. "When you combine the historical strength with the unique fan support that is there, it's an honor to be identified with that great community." Lombardi Middle School Principal Nancy Croy will attend the christening as part of the school's relationship with the Navy. Also, Stephanie Favre, cousin of Packers quarterback Brett Favre, works in production control at the shipyard. "To end up on working on this project, it's really weird," Favre said. "This is my way of contributing to the defense of our country."