A sailor raises the Union Jack as the USS Virginia (SSN 774) is being placed in commission at Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia October 23rd, 2004. The USS Virginia is the first submarine to be commissioned in nearly six years. The USS Virginia is the first of a new class of fast-attack submarine. US Navy 041023-N-3527B-001 A Sailor raises the Union Jack as USS Virginia (SSN 774) is placed in commission at Naval Station Norfolk, Va

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