The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Minnesota (SSN 783) is christened at Newport News Shipbuilding

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 27, 2012) The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Minnesota (SSN 783) is christened at Newport News Shipbuilding. Minnesota is the tenth Virginia-class submarine and the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of the 32nd state. America's Sailors are Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Billy Ho) File# 121027-N-QL471-016