 Research vessel Neil Armstrong was christened Saturday. Neil Armstrong's widow Carol Armstrong christened the ship and his granddaughter served as the maid of honor. Armstrong is the first ship in its class and is named for the American hero whose small step gave a new perspective on our planet. Armstrong will add capabilities in oceanographic exploration. When you ask me why is this research vessel so important to our Navy, I think people maybe misunderstand the vastness of our oceans and the amount that we still have to learn about our oceans and that is truly why these vessels are so important. Armstrong will be U.S. flagged commercially manned and operated by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution under government contract. From the Defense Media Activity I'm petty officer Tony Rosa.