NORFOLK (Oct. 6, 2017) Sonar Technician (Submarine) Third Class James Porter, a native of Hanaford, Ca., assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Washington (SSN 787) touches up paint on the hull prior to the boat’s commissioning ceremony, Oct. 7. Washington is the Navy’s 14th Virginia-class attack submarine and the fourth Navy ship named for the state of Washington. ( Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Darryl I. Wood/Released)

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