EPF 7 christening at Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. – The Navy will christen its newest expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (EPF 7) here on Jan. 16 from the Austal-USA shipyard. The fast transport honors the city of Carson City, Nev. Susan Asbury Crowell, wife of Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell, will serve as the ship’s sponsor. EPF 7 will be the second Navy ship named for the city. The first was designated PF 50 and commissioned March 24, 1944. PF 50 received two battle stars for WWII service. The EPFs were formerly known as Joint High-Speed Vessels. (Source: Sea Power 01/14/16)