111029-N-NY820-138 NORFOLK (Oct. 29, 2011) World War II submarine veteran Joe Cox passes the long glass to set the first watch during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) at Naval Station Norfolk. California is the eighth Virginia-class submarine and will be homeported in Groton, Conn. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric C. Tretter/Released) US Navy 111029-N-NY820-138 World War II submarine veteran Joe Cox passes the long glass to set the first watch during the commissioning ceremony f

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