A group of dignitaries from Sioux City were on hand for a mast stuffing ceremony aboard the U-S-S Sioux City in Marinette, Wisconsin this past weekend. Sponsor, Mary Winnefeld says items symbolizing the city and the navy were placed into the ship’s mast
Winnefeld says those mementos are now a permanent and special part of the U-S-S Sioux City
Winnefeld and her husband, retired Admiral James Winnefeld toured the ship with the Sioux City delegation. She says excitement is building following the ceremony as the ship nears completion and prepares to sail to Annapolis, Maryland for its commissioning.
The navy has not yet taken ownership of the ship from Lockheed Martin and the shipyard yet, so an official commissioning date is still pending.
