070807-N-3642E-165 MOBILE, Ala. (Aug. 7, 2007) - Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter, is given a tour of the aluminum hull of the pre-commissioned ship Independence (LCS 2) during a tour of Austal Shipyards. Austal is one of three shipyards that has been contracted to build the Littoral Combat Ship. The SECNAV toured the shipyard to further his understanding of the challenges facing the shipbuilding industry. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shawn P. Eklund (RELEASED) US Navy 070807-N-3642E-165 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorab


070807-N-3642E-165 MOBILE, Ala. (Aug. 7, 2007) - Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter, is given a tour of the aluminum hull of the pre-commissioned ship Independence (LCS 2) during a tour of Austal Shipyards. Austal is one of three shipyards that has been contracted to build the Littoral Combat Ship. The SECNAV toured the shipyard to further his understanding of the challenges facing the shipbuilding industry. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shawn P. Eklund (RELEASED) US Navy 070807-N-3642E-165 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter, is given a tour of the aluminum hull of the pre-commissioned ship Independence (LCS 2) during a tour of Austal Shipyards


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