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The museum battleship USS Texas is being restored to her 1945 condition.

The museum battleship USS Texas is being restored to her 1945 conditio...

LA PORTE, Texas (Aug. 21, 2010) The museum battleship USS Texas is being restored to her 1945 condition. The former USS Texas (BB 35) was commissioned March 12, 1914 and decommissioned April 21, 1948. The battl... More

Chief Navy Career Counselor (Sel.) Juval Velasquez and Chief Navy Career Counselor (Sel.) Giovanni Salvador clean the machine shop aboard the museum battleship USS Texas.

Chief Navy Career Counselor (Sel.) Juval Velasquez and Chief Navy Care...

LA PORTE, Texas (Aug. 21, 2010) Chief Navy Career Counselor (Sel.) Juval Velasquez and Chief Navy Career Counselor (Sel.) Giovanni Salvador clean the machine shop aboard the museum battleship USS Texas as part ... More

conceptual drawing shows the new Virginia-class attack submarine

conceptual drawing shows the new Virginia-class attack submarine

This conceptual drawing shows the new Virginia-class attack submarine now under construction at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., and Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, V... More

First Lady Laura Bush USS Texas - keel laying

First Lady Laura Bush USS Texas - keel laying

Newport News, VA (Jul. 12, 2002) (Left to Right) The Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England, First Lady Laura Bush, President of Northrop Grumman Newport News Thomas Schievelbein, and Senator John Warner (R-VA... More

First Lady Laura Bush USS Texas - keel laying

First Lady Laura Bush USS Texas - keel laying

Newport News, VA (Jul. 12, 2002) (Left to Right) The Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England, First Lady Laura Bush, President of Northrop Grumman Newport News Thomas Schievelbein, and Senator John Warner (R-VA... More

The nuclear powered attack submarine Virginia while under construction.

The nuclear powered attack submarine Virginia while under construction...

Groton Shipyard, Conn. (Apr. 15, 2003) The nuclear powered attack submarine Virginia while under construction. Electric Boat Corporation of Connecticut is the lead design authority for the New Attack Submarine.... More

This conceptual drawing shows the new Virginia-class attack submarine now under construction at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., and Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va

This conceptual drawing shows the new Virginia-class attack submarine ...

(May. 21, 2003) This conceptual drawing shows the new Virginia-class attack submarine now under construction at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., and Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding in... More

The Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Ceremonial Guard posts the colors during the Keel Laying Ceremony of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777).

The Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Ceremonial Guard posts the colors during ...

Newport News, Va. (May. 22, 2004) The Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Ceremonial Guard posts the colors during the Keel Laying Ceremony of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777), the U.S. Navy's newest ... More

Northrop Grumman Newport News President Thomas C. Schievelbein displays the initials of Ship's Sponsor Mrs. Linda Bowman, 2nd from left, during the Keel Laying Ceremony of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777).

Northrop Grumman Newport News President Thomas C. Schievelbein display...

Newport News, Va. (May. 22, 2004) Northrop Grumman Newport News President Thomas C. Schievelbein displays the initials of Ship's Sponsor Mrs. Linda Bowman, 2nd from left, during the Keel Laying Ceremony of Pre-... More

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole delivers remarks as keynote speaker during the Keel Laying Ceremony for Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777).

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole delivers remarks as keynote speaker during...

Newport News, Va. (May. 22, 2004) U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole delivers remarks as keynote speaker during the Keel Laying Ceremony for Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777), the U.S. Navy's newes... More

Welder Stanley Britt permanently welds the initials of Ship's Sponsor Mrs. Linda Bowman during the Keel Laying Ceremony of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777).

Welder Stanley Britt permanently welds the initials of Ship's Sponsor ...

Newport News, Va. (May. 22, 2004) Welder Stanley Britt permanently welds the initials of Ship's Sponsor Mrs. Linda Bowman during the Keel Laying Ceremony of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777)... More

Northrop Grumman welder Mr. Stanley Britt prepares to permanently weld the initials of Ship's sponsor Mrs. Linda Bowman (center) during the Keel Laying Ceremony.

Northrop Grumman welder Mr. Stanley Britt prepares to permanently weld...

Newport News, Va. (May. 22, 2004) Northrop Grumman welder Mr. Stanley Britt prepares to permanently weld the initials of Ship's sponsor Mrs. Linda Bowman (center) during the Keel Laying Ceremony of Pre-Commissi... More

The many rates that make up the crew assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774), stand at attention during its commissioning.

The many rates that make up the crew assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774...

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) The many rates that make up the crew assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774), stand at attention during its commissioning. She is the first nuclear-powered fast attack Virg... More

Congressman Ed Schrock of Virginia's Second District, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of USS Virginia (SSN 774).

Congressman Ed Schrock of Virginia's Second District, speaks during th...

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) Congressman Ed Schrock of Virginia's Second District, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of USS Virginia (SSN 774). The congressman honored the crew and guests o... More

Officers and crew assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774), stand at attention during its commissioning.

Officers and crew assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774), stand at attenti...

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) Officers and crew assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774), stand at attention during its commissioning. She is the first nuclear-powered fast attack Virginia-class submarin... More

A Sailor raises the Union Jack as USS Virginia (SSN 774) is placed in commission at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

A Sailor raises the Union Jack as USS Virginia (SSN 774) is placed in ...

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) A Sailor raises the Union Jack as USS Virginia (SSN 774) is placed in commission at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. She is the first nuclear-powered fast attack Virginia-cl... More

The crew assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774) bring her to life.

The crew assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774) bring her to life.

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) The crew assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774) bring her to life as they board the newly commissioned first nuclear-powered fast attack Virginia-class submarine and ninth... More

 Sailors assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774), man-the-rails as Capt. David J. Kern takes command .

Sailors assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774), man-the-rails as Capt. Da...

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) Sailors assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774), man-the-rails as Capt. David J. Kern takes command and brings the boat to life during the commissioning of the first nuclea... More

Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Vern Clark, speaks to the crowd at the commissioning of USS Virginia (SSN 774).

Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Vern Clark, speaks to the crowd at the...

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Vern Clark, speaks to the crowd at the commissioning of USS Virginia (SSN 774) on board Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Virginia is the firs... More

Mrs. Lynda Johnson Robb, the daughter of former President Lyndon Johnson and the sponsor of USS Virginia (SSN 774), announces to the crew to

Mrs. Lynda Johnson Robb, the daughter of former President Lyndon Johns...

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) Mrs. Lynda Johnson Robb, the daughter of former President Lyndon Johnson and the sponsor of USS Virginia (SSN 774), announces to the crew to "man the ship, and bring h... More

- The crew of USS Virginia (SSN 774) man the ship during her commissioning ceremony.

- The crew of USS Virginia (SSN 774) man the ship during her commissio...

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) The crew of USS Virginia (SSN 774) man the ship during her commissioning ceremony. Virginia is the Navy's only major combatant to join the fleet that was designed with... More

Sailors assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774), ceremoniously man-the-rails during its commissioning.

Sailors assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774), ceremoniously man-the-rail...

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) Sailors assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774), ceremoniously man-the-rails during its commissioning. She is the first nuclear-powered fast attack Virginia-class submarine... More

Keynote speaker Senator John Warner of Virginia, takes a moment to smile during the commissioning ceremony of USS Virginia (SSN 774).

Keynote speaker Senator John Warner of Virginia, takes a moment to smi...

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) Keynote speaker Senator John Warner of Virginia, takes a moment to smile during the commissioning ceremony of USS Virginia (SSN 774). The senator honored the crew and ... More

Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner speaks to the crowd at the commissioning of USS Virginia (SSN 774) .

Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner speaks to the crowd at the commission...

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner speaks to the crowd at the commissioning of USS Virginia (SSN 774) on board Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Virginia is the first nuclear-p... More

Miss USA 2005, Chelsea Cooley, waves to the Sailors and shipyard workers during her visit to the Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777) at Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard.

Miss USA 2005, Chelsea Cooley, waves to the Sailors and shipyard worke...

Newport News, Va. (Jul. 13, 2005) Miss USA 2005, Chelsea Cooley, waves to the Sailors and shipyard workers during her visit to the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777) at Northrop Grumman Newpo... More

 Friends and family members of Sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774), applaud as the submarine is moored to its pier.

Friends and family members of Sailors assigned to the attack submarin...

New London, Conn. (Nov. 23, 2005) Friends and family members of Sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774), applaud as the submarine is moored to its pier. Virginia arrived home to Submarin... More

Commanding Officer, USS Virginia (SSN 774), Cmdr. Todd Cramer, answers questions from local media about his submarine.

Commanding Officer, USS Virginia (SSN 774), Cmdr. Todd Cramer, answers...

New London, Conn. (Nov. 23, 2005) Commanding Officer, USS Virginia (SSN 774), Cmdr. Todd Cramer, answers questions from local media about his submarine and its deployment. Virginia arrived home to Submarine Bas... More

The Virginia-class submarine North Carolina, SSN 777, under construction at Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard.

The Virginia-class submarine North Carolina, SSN 777, under constructi...

Newport News, Va. (Mar. 09, 2006) The Virginia-class submarine North Carolina, SSN 777, under construction at Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard. North Carolina is the fourth Virginia-Class submarine and is... More

060309-N-4780W-003 (Mar. 9, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Virginia Class Submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) NORTH CAROLINA (SSN 777), under construction at Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, Virginia (VA). PCU NORTH CAROLINA is the fourth Virginia-Class submarine and it is scheduled to join the fleet in 2008.U.S. Navy official photo by John Whalen, courtesy of Northrop Grumman Ship Building (RELEASED)

060309-N-4780W-003 (Mar. 9, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Virginia Class Subm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Wallen, Northrop Grunman Release Status: R... More

060511-N-7434T-001  (May 11, 2006)The forward section and sail unit of US Navy (USN) Virginia Class Submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) NORTH CAROLINA (SSN 777), under construction at Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, Virginia (VA). NORTH CAROLINA is the fourth Virginia-Class submarine and it is scheduled to join the fleet in 2008.U.S. Navy photo by Chris Oxley, courtesy of Northrop Grumman Ship Building (RELEASED)

060511-N-7434T-001 (May 11, 2006)The forward section and sail unit of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chris Oxley, Northrop Grunman Release Status: R... More

The forward section and sail unit of the Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) Virginia-class submarine North Carolina (SSN 777), under construction at Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard.

The forward section and sail unit of the Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) ...

Newport News, Va. (May. 11, 2006) The forward section and sail unit of the Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) Virginia-class submarine North Carolina (SSN 777), under construction at Northrop Grumman Newport News shi... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral.

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into...

Port Canaveral, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2006) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral. The second boat in her class, Texas is able to attack targ... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral.

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into...

Port Canaveral, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2006) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral. The second boat in her class, Texas is able to attack targ... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral.

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into...

Port Canaveral, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2006) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral. The second boat in her class, Texas is able to attack targ... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral.

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into...

Port Canaveral, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2006) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral. The second boat in her class, Texas is able to attack targ... More

Sailors stand topside as the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral.

Sailors stand topside as the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas...

Port Canaveral, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2006) Sailors stand topside as the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral. The second boat in her class, Tex... More

Petty Officer 1st class Raymond Monk assists in a shipboard test evolution aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775).

Petty Officer 1st class Raymond Monk assists in a shipboard test evolu...

Port Canaveral, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2006) Petty Officer 1st class Raymond Monk assists in a shipboard test evolution aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775). Texas and her crew were firing wat... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral.

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into...

Port Canaveral, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2006) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral. The second boat in her class, Texas is able to attack targ... More

Petty 1st class Craig Herb, left, plots a course as Lt. David Leathers, right, looks on in the control room aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775).

Petty 1st class Craig Herb, left, plots a course as Lt. David Leathers...

Port Canaveral, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2006) Petty 1st class Craig Herb, left, plots a course as Lt. David Leathers, right, looks on in the control room aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775). T... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral.

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into...

Port Canaveral, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2006) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is guided into port by local tugboats near Port Canaveral. The second boat in her class, Texas is able to attack targ... More

The Virginia-class submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) heads out to sea with group of local and national media.

The Virginia-class submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) heads out to sea with...

Port Canaveral, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2006) Officer of the Deck (OOD) Lt. Junior Grade Darrin Barber, left, heads out to sea aboard the Virginia-class submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) with group of local and national me... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) arrives in Galveston, Texas, for her commissioning on Saturday, September 9, 2006.

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) arrives in Gal...

Galveston, Texas (Sep. 04, 2006) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) arrives in Galveston, Texas, for her commissioning on Saturday, September 9, 2006. Texas, the second of the Virginia-clas... More

The tall ship ELISSA, which has sailed in three centuries, leads the Navy's newest attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) up the channel into Port Galveston, Texas.

The tall ship ELISSA, which has sailed in three centuries, leads the N...

Galveston, Texas (Sep. 04, 2006) The tall ship ELISSA, which has sailed in three centuries, leads the Navy's newest attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) up the channel into Port Galveston, Texas. Texas, the sec... More

Officers aboard the attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) direct mooring operations from the bridge as the boat arrives in Galveston, Texas.

Officers aboard the attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) direct moorin...

Galveston, Texas (Sep. 04, 2006) Officers aboard the attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) direct mooring operations from the bridge as the boat arrives in Galveston, Texas. Texas will become the second operatio... More

Sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) replant marsh grass at Pierce Marsh, in Hitchcock, Texas.

Sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) replant m...

Hitchcock, Texas (Sep. 06, 2006) Sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) replant marsh grass at Pierce Marsh, in Hitchcock, Texas. The submariners participated in a Galveston Bay Foundation... More

Sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) and marsh restoration volunteers ride a fan boat in Pierce Marsh before helping replant grasses in Hitchcock, Texas.

Sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) and marsh...

Hitchcock, Texas (Sep. 06, 2006) Sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) and marsh restoration volunteers ride a fan boat in Pierce Marsh before helping replant grasses in Hitchcock, Texas.... More

Storekeeper Seaman Apprentice Andrew Johnson (left) and Storekeeper 2nd Class Troy Smith, both assigned to the attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), replant marsh grass at Pierce Marsh.

Storekeeper Seaman Apprentice Andrew Johnson (left) and Storekeeper 2n...

Hitchcock, Texas (Sep. 06, 2006) Storekeeper Seaman Apprentice Andrew Johnson (left) and Storekeeper 2nd Class Troy Smith, both assigned to the attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), replant marsh grass at Pierc... More

 Commander Naval Submarine Forces, Vice Admiral Chuck Munns leads the exit procession at the completion of the commissioning ceremony of Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775).

Commander Naval Submarine Forces, Vice Admiral Chuck Munns leads the ...

Galveston, Texas (Sep. 09, 2006) Commander Naval Submarine Forces, Vice Admiral Chuck Munns leads the exit procession at the completion of the commissioning ceremony of Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas... More

Accompanied by Command Master Chief Mark Brooks, center-left, and Commanding Officer John J. Litherland, center-right, First Lady Laura Bush, delivers her remarks.

Accompanied by Command Master Chief Mark Brooks, center-left, and Comm...

Galveston, Texas (Sep. 09, 2006) Accompanied by Command Master Chief Mark Brooks, center-left, and Commanding Officer John J. Litherland, center-right, First Lady Laura Bush, delivers her remarks and orders the... More

The Commanding Officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), Capt. John J. Litherland, addresses assembled guests and dignitaries during the boats commissioning ceremony.

The Commanding Officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texa...

Galveston, Texas (Sep. 09, 2006) The Commanding Officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), Capt. John J. Litherland, addresses assembled guests and dignitaries during the boats commissi... More

First Lady Laura Bush - After SSN 775 kil laying, US Navy Photogrpah

First Lady Laura Bush - After SSN 775 kil laying, US Navy Photogrpah

Galveston, Texas (Sep. 09, 2006) After a "Dolphin pinning and reenlistment ceremony, First Lady Laura Bush, and Commanding Officer of USS Texas (SSN 775) Capt. John J. Litherland, pause a moment for a photo wit... More

Crew member's run aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), following the a command to man our ship and bring her life, by First Lady and boats sponsor Laura Bush.

Crew member's run aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas...

Galveston, Texas (Sep. 09, 2006) Crew member's run aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), following the a command to man our ship and bring her life, by First Lady and boats sponsor Lau... More

The Commanding Officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), Capt. John J. Litherland, addresses assembled guests and dignitaries during the boats commissioning ceremony.

The Commanding Officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texa...

Galveston, Texas (Sep. 09, 2006) The Commanding Officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), Capt. John J. Litherland, addresses assembled guests and dignitaries during the boats commissi... More

Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Mullen addresses assembled guests and dignitaries during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (775).

Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Mullen addresses assembled guests...

Galveston, Texas (Sep. 09, 2006) Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Mullen addresses assembled guests and dignitaries during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (775).... More

During the commissioning of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), First Lady, and boats official sponsor Laura Bush gives the command to man our ship and bring her to life.

During the commissioning of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Te...

Galveston, Texas (Sep. 09, 2006) During the commissioning of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), First Lady, and boats official sponsor Laura Bush gives the command to man our ship and brin... More

Virginia-class submarine North Carolina (SSN 777) reaches an important construction milestone as the final hull welds are completed.

Virginia-class submarine North Carolina (SSN 777) reaches an important...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 13, 2006) Virginia-class submarine North Carolina (SSN 777) reaches an important construction milestone as the final hull welds are completed. North Carolina is the fourth Virginia-class... More

The U.S. Navy Virginia Class Attack Submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) NORTH CAROLINA under construction at Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, Va., on Sept. 14, 2006. NORTH CAROLINA is the fourth Virginia Class submarine and is scheduled to join the fleet in 2008. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Ryan Lee Steinhour) (Released)

The U.S. Navy Virginia Class Attack Submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Ryan Lee Steinhour, USN Release Status: Re... More

A banner signed by many of the 1,000 Northrop Grumman employees working on the Virginia-class submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina to mark the pressure hull completion.

A banner signed by many of the 1,000 Northrop Grumman employees workin...

Newport News, Va. (Sep. 14, 2006) A banner signed by many of the 1,000 Northrop Grumman employees working on the Virginia-class submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina to mark the pressure hull co... More

A banner signed by employees to mark the pressure hull completion of the U.S. Navy Virginia Class Attack Submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) NORTH CAROLINA at the Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, Va., on Sept. 14, 2006. Pressure hull completion is the point where the hull sections are joined to form a single unit. NORTH CAROLINA is the fourth Virginia Class submarine and is scheduled to join the fleet in 2008. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Ryan Lee Steinhour) (Released)

A banner signed by employees to mark the pressure hull completion of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Ryan Lee Steinhour, USN Release Status: Re... More

Shipyard personnel work to build Virginia-class submarine North Carolina (SSN 777) while the boat is under contruction in Newport News.

Shipyard personnel work to build Virginia-class submarine North Caroli...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 10, 2006) Shipyard personnel work to build Virginia-class submarine North Carolina (SSN 777) while the boat is under contruction in Newport News. North Carolina is the fourth Virginia-cl... More

Capt. John J. Litherland, commanding officer of USS Texas (SSN 775), points out some features on the fast attack submarine to Congressman Joe Courtney.

Capt. John J. Litherland, commanding officer of USS Texas (SSN 775), p...

GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 19, 2006) Capt. John J. Litherland, commanding officer of USS Texas (SSN 775), points out some features on the fast attack submarine to Congressman Joe Courtney. Courtney was elected in Nove... More

An aerial view of attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774), bottom, and fast attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) moored to the pier at Submarine Base New London.

An aerial view of attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774), bottom, and...

New London, Conn. (Feb. 02, 2007) An aerial view of attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774), bottom, and fast attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) moored to the pier at Submarine Base New London. U.S. Navy... More

Attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) is covered in snow and moored to the pier at Submarine Base New London.

Attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) is covered in snow and moored ...

New London, Conn. (Feb. 02, 2007) Attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) is covered in snow and moored to the pier at Submarine Base New London. U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski File# 070202-N-8467N-002

Shipyard personnel complete the ceremonial bow cover for the christening of Virginia-class submarine North Carolina (SSN 777).

Shipyard personnel complete the ceremonial bow cover for the christeni...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 22, 2007) Shipyard personnel complete the ceremonial bow cover for the christening of Virginia-class submarine North Carolina (SSN 777). North Carolina is the fourth Virginia-class subma... More

Virginia-class submarine North Carolina (SSN 777) is rolled out prior to her christening ceremony.

Virginia-class submarine North Carolina (SSN 777) is rolled out prior ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Apr. 06, 2007) Virginia-class submarine North Carolina (SSN 777) is rolled out prior to her christening ceremony. North Carolina is the fourth Virginia-class submarine built and the first maj... More

Approximately 2,500 people sit in attendance of the christening ceremony for the Navy�s newest Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777).

Approximately 2,500 people sit in attendance of the christening ceremo...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Apr. 21, 2007) Approximately 2,500 people sit in attendance of the christening ceremony for the Navys newest Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777). North Carolina is the fourt... More

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

WILMINGTON, N.C. (May. 03, 2007) Sailors "man the ship" and officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) to life during her commissioning ceremony. North Caro... More

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

WILMINGTON, N.C. (May. 03, 2007) Sailors "man the ship" and officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) to life during her commissioning ceremony. North Caro... More

Lt. Christopher Shutt, right, and Lt. Chris Sova, Sailors aboard the USS Texas (SSN 775), speak with math students at Cutler Middle School about the importance of math in the daily lives of submariners.

Lt. Christopher Shutt, right, and Lt. Chris Sova, Sailors aboard the U...

MYSTIC, Conn. (Oct. 01, 2007) Lt. Christopher Shutt, right, and Lt. Chris Sova, Sailors aboard the USS Texas (SSN 775), speak with math students at Cutler Middle School about the importance of math in the daily... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter tours the fast-attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) off the coast of Florida.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter tour...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2008) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter tours the fast-attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) off the coast of Florida. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communic... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter takes a tour of the fast-attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) off the coast of Florida.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter take...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2008) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter takes a tour of the fast-attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) off the coast of Florida. U.S. Navy photo by Mas... More

The crew of the newly commissioned Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) runs to the ship after being given the order to man the ship and bring her to life by ship sponsor Linda Anne Rich Bowman.

The crew of the newly commissioned Virginia-class attack submarine USS...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (May. 03, 2008) The crew of the newly commissioned Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) runs to the ship after being given the order to man the ship and bring her to lif... More

Crew members render salutes as they officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777).

Crew members render salutes as they officially bring the newest Virgin...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (May. 03, 2008) Crew members render salutes as they officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) to life during her commissioning ceremony. N... More

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

WILMINGTON, N.C. (May. 03, 2008) Sailors "man the ship" and officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) to life during her commissioning ceremony. North Caro... More

ecretary of the Navy The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter is greeted by U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.) during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777).

ecretary of the Navy The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter is greeted by ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (May. 03, 2008) Secretary of the Navy The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter is greeted by U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.) during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine... More

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

WILMINGTON, N.C. (May. 03, 2008) Sailors "man the ship" and officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) to life during her commissioning ceremony. North Caro... More

Fireworks illuminate the skies over Battleship North Carolina (BB 55) capping week long celebrations surrounding the commissioning the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777)

Fireworks illuminate the skies over Battleship North Carolina (BB 55) ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (May. 03, 2008) Fireworks illuminate the skies over Battleship North Carolina (BB 55) capping week long celebrations surrounding the commissioning the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack subma... More

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

WILMINGTON, N.C. (May. 03, 2008) Sailors "man the ship" and officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) to life during her commissioning ceremony. North Caro... More

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

WILMINGTON, N.C. (May. 03, 2008) Sailors "man the ship" and officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) to life during her commissioning ceremony. North Caro... More

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

Sailors, US Navy Photogrpah

WILMINGTON, N.C. (May. 03, 2008) Sailors "man the ship" and officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) to life during her commissioning ceremony. North Caro... More

Hannah Kiefer, Miss Virginia 2007, gets to look out from the bridge aboard the attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) as Lt. Erik Maddock explains some of the boat's systems.

Hannah Kiefer, Miss Virginia 2007, gets to look out from the bridge ab...

NEW LONDON, Conn. (Jun. 03, 2008) Hannah Kiefer, Miss Virginia 2007, gets to look out from the bridge aboard the attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) as Lt. Erik Maddock explains some of the boat's systems. ... More

Electronics Technician 2nd Class Kenneth Walton, assigned to the fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776), hoists the Submarine Squadron 4 pennant.

Electronics Technician 2nd Class Kenneth Walton, assigned to the fast-...

GROTON, Conn. (Jun. 27, 2008) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Kenneth Walton, assigned to the fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776), hoists the Submarine Squadron 4 pennant after Capt. Robert E. Clark rel... More

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine PCU New Hampshire (SSN 778) makes her way down the Thames River for the first times as she embarks on Alpha Sea Trails.

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine PCU New Hampshire (SSN 778) m...

GROTON, Conn. (Jul. 29, 2008) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine PCU New Hampshire (SSN 778) makes her way down the Thames River for the first time as she embarks on Alpha Sea Trials. New Hampshire is the... More

New Hampshire veterans from each service watch as the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) is commissioned at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

New Hampshire veterans from each service watch as the Virginia-class a...

KITTERY, Maine (Oct. 25, 2008) New Hampshire veterans from each service watch as the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) is commissioned at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. More than 3,500 peo... More

Crewmembers of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) line the boat during the commissioning ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Crewmembers of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (...

KITTERY, Maine (Oct. 25, 2008) Crewmembers of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) line the boat during the commissioning ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. More than 3,500 people... More

Electronics Technician 2nd Class Beau Joly, assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) breaks the commissioning pennant.

Electronics Technician 2nd Class Beau Joly, assigned to the Virginia-c...

KITTERY, Maine (Oct. 25, 2008) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Beau Joly, assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) breaks the commissioning pennant during the boat's commissi... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) is commissioned at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) is com...

KITTERY, Maine (Oct. 25, 2008) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) is commissioned at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. More than 3,500 people attended the ceremony at the Navy's first sh... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) is commissioned at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) is com...

KITTERY, Maine (Oct. 25, 2008) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) is commissioned at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. More than 3,500 people attended the ceremony at the Navy's first sh... More

Lt. Carl Gerhard leads the Navy Band Northeast in a musical selection before the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778).

Lt. Carl Gerhard leads the Navy Band Northeast in a musical selection ...

KITTERY, Maine (Oct. 25, 2008) Lt. Carl Gerhard leads the Navy Band Northeast in a musical selection before the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) at Port... More

Officers and chief petty officers depart the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) after the completion of the boat's commissioning ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Officers and chief petty officers depart the Virginia-class attack sub...

KITTERY, Maine (Oct. 25, 2008) Officers and chief petty officers depart the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) after the completion of the boat's commissioning ceremony at Portsmouth Na... More

lectronics Technician 2nd Class Beau Joly assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) breaks the pennant of Adm. Kirkland Donald, Director of Naval Reactors.

lectronics Technician 2nd Class Beau Joly assigned to the Virginia-cla...

KITTERY, Maine (Oct. 25, 2008) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Beau Joly, assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), breaks the pennant of Adm. Kirkland Donald, Director of Na... More

Sailors share a moment before getting underway aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774)

Sailors share a moment before getting underway aboard the Virginia-cla...

GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 08, 2009) Sailors share a moment before getting underway aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774). Submariners are a small community with the average command about 1... More

Machinist's Mate 1st Class Steven Hurt explains his job as the leading petty officer of the weapons department of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774)

Machinist's Mate 1st Class Steven Hurt explains his job as the leading...

GROTON, Conn., (Jan. 08, 2009) Machinist's Mate 1st Class Steven Hurt explains his job as the leading petty officer of the weapons department of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774). Hurt ... More

Chief Hospital Corpsman Chacok listens to a Sailor aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) before the submarine gets underway

Chief Hospital Corpsman Chacok listens to a Sailor aboard the Virginia...

GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 08, 2009) Chief Hospital Corpsman Chacok listens to a Sailor aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) before the submarine gets underway. Virginia has one corpsman t... More

A Sailor checks his e-mail in the control room before the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) gets underway

A Sailor checks his e-mail in the control room before the Virginia-cla...

GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 08, 2009) A Sailor checks his e-mail in the control room before the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) gets underway. Communication is greatly limited for submariners whi... More

Sailors aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) bring supplies aboard for their upcoming six-week underway

Sailors aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 7...

GROTON, Conn., (Jan. 08, 2009) Sailors aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) bring supplies aboard for their upcoming six-week underway. With the exception of the captain and execut... More

ailors aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) stand damage control watch before the Virginia gets underway

ailors aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 77...

GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 08, 2009) Sailors aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) stand damage control watch before the Virginia gets underway. Damage control is an integral part of life f... More

Cmdr. Jim Waters, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774), addresses the crew of Virginia before their upcoming six-week underway.

Cmdr. Jim Waters, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack subm...

GROTON, Conn., (Jan. 08, 2009) Cmdr. Jim Waters, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774), addresses the crew of Virginia before their upcoming six-week underway. (U.S. N... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) departs for a six-week underway

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) departs for...

GROTON, Conn., (Jan. 09, 2009) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) departs for a six-week underway. During this deployment, Virginia will undergo an Operational Reactor Safeguard Examinat... More

A USS Hawaii (SSN 776) crew-member's father waves a U.S. flag as the Virginia class submarine departs, enroute to its new homeport of Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

A USS Hawaii (SSN 776) crew-member's father waves a U.S. flag as the V...

GROTON, Conn. (May. 13, 2009) A USS Hawaii (SSN 776) crew-member's father waves a U.S. flag as the Virginia class submarine departs, enroute to its new homeport of Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Commission... More

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