WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Susan Collins issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins visited Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery and Bath Iron Works (BIW) to tour the shipyards alongside Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle.
"It was a pleasure to welcome Admiral Caudle to Maine to see firsthand the skilled workforce and critical operations underway at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Bath Iron Works," said Senator Collins. "These shipyards play an essential role in maintaining our Navy's readiness and supporting our national security. From sustaining our submarine fleet at PNSY to building advanced destroyers at BIW, the work being done in Maine is vital. Today's visits reinforced the importance o...