The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780). Groton, Conn. (July 2, 2010)

100731-N-8467N-009 GROTON, Conn. (July 31, 2010)

The crew of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) man the rails for the first time on during the boat's commissioning ceremony.

Missouri is the seventh Virginia-class submarine.

U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski

100731-N-8467N-006 GROTON, Conn. (July 31, 2010)

Sailors salute during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780). 

Missouri is the seventh Virginia-class submarine.

U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski

100731-N-8467N-008 GROTON, Conn. (July 31, 2010)

Sailors aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) bow their heads during the boat's commissioning ceremony.

Missouri is the seventh Virginia-class submarine.

U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski




PCU Missouri (SSN 780) Atlantic ocean.