SALT LAKE CITY — “In tribute to a state with a tradition of service and an expectation of excellence” — that’s just one of the things said today during a special ceremony Saturday ahead of the christening of the USS Utah in Connecticut.
A special watch party was held at the Utah State Capitol, where for some in attendance, this had special meaning.
WATCH: Veterans reflect on what the USS Utah meant to them on eve of christening
Veterans reflect on what the USS Utah meant to them on eve of christening
Cadets welcomed attendees of Saturday’s event as they watched the christening of the USS Utah in its East Coast shipyard on a live stream. For one man with a unique connection, it was an emotional day, as he just wrapped up 20 years of service in the Navy serving where this new vessel was being built…