111117-D-BW835-002 GROTON, Conn. (Nov. 17, 2011) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta visits the crew and workers from General Dynamics Electric Boat aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Comissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) in Groton, Conn. Panetta observed the final phase in the building of the submarine, which will be finished a year ahead of schedule and $15 million under budget.( Navy photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released) US Navy 111117-D-BW835-002 Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta visits the crew and workers from General Dynamics Electric Boat aboard the Virgini

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111117-D-BW835-002 GROTON, Conn. (Nov. 17, 2011) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta visits the crew and workers from General Dynamics Electric Boat aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Comissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) in Groton, Conn. Panetta observed the final phase in the building of the submarine, which will be finished a year ahead of schedule and $15 million under budget.( Navy photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released) US Navy 111117-D-BW835-002 Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta visits the crew and workers from General Dynamics Electric Boat aboard the Virginia

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