041023-N-2383B-008 Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) – Officers and crew of USS Virginia (SSN 774), stand at attention during its commissioning. It is the first nuclear-powered fast attack Virginia class submarine and ninth naval vessel to be named for the "Old Dominion". It is the Navy's only major combatant designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind. Virginia Class capabilities include anti-submarine; anti-surface; covert strike; covert special operations; covert mine; and covert intelligence, reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Navy photo by Chief Photographer'
041023-N-2383B-008 Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 23, 2004) – Officers and crew of USS Virginia (SSN 774), stand at attention during its commissioning. It is the first nuclear-powered fast attack Virginia class submarine and ninth naval vessel to be named for the "Old Dominion". It is the Navy's only major combatant designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind. Virginia Class capabilities include anti-submarine; anti-surface; covert strike; covert special operations; covert mine; and covert intelligence, reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED) US Navy 041023-N-2383B-008 Officers and crew assigned to USS Virginia (SSN 774), stand at attention during its commissioning
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