111203-N-AW324-098 GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 3, 2011) Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Reiss, left, executive officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782), Capt. John McGrath, commanding officer, and Master Chief Machinist's Mate (Submarines) William Stoiber, chief of the boat, listen to remarks during the boat’s christening ceremony. Mississippi is the ninth Virginia-class submarine and the fifth Navy ship to be named for the Magnolia State. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Virginia K. Schaefer/Released) US Navy 111203-N-AW324-098

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111203-N-AW324-098 GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 3, 2011) Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Reiss, left, executive officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782), Capt. John McGrath, commanding officer, and Master Chief Machinist's Mate (Submarines) William Stoiber, chief of the boat, listen to remarks during the boat’s christening ceremony. Mississippi is the ninth Virginia-class submarine and the fifth Navy ship to be named for the Magnolia State. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Virginia K. Schaefer/Released) US Navy 111203-N-AW324-098 Leadership of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) listens to remarks

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