Ship's Sponsors Shana McCool and Kate Oja christened Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), the U.S. Navy's 13th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock at HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division. LPD 29 is named for McCool and Oja's grandfather, Capt. Richard M. McCool Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient. (Courtesy photo) - Ship's Sponsors Shana McCool and Kate Oja christened Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), the U.S. Navy's 13th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock at HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division. LPD 29 is named for McCool and Oja's grandfather, Capt. Richard M. McCool Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient. (Courtesy photo)
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