The crew of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Missouri (SSN 780)

GROTON, Conn. (Jul. 29, 2010) The crew of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Missouri (SSN 780) practices boarding the ship to bring it to life during a commissioning ceremony rehearsal on the pier at Naval Submarine Base New London. Missouri's sponsor, Mrs. Becky Gates, will officially bring the ship to life during the ceremony July 31. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Myers) File# 100729-N-3090M-003