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The Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Hawaii (SSN 776) currently berthed at the Electric Boat Shipyard is decorated for her christening ceremony. Hawaii is the third Virginia-class submarine to be christened, and the 1st major U.S. Navy combatant vessel class designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind and embodies the war fighting and operational capabilities required to dominate the littorals while maintaining undersea dominance in the open ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. The Navy’s newest attack submarine Hawaii was commissioned Saturday, May 5, during a ceremony in Groton, Conn. The third submarine of the Virginia class…

Crew members man the rail after being directed by Gov. Linda Lingle of Hawaii to “Man our ship and bring her to life” during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776). Hawaii is the third Virginia-class submarine to be commissioned and part of the first major U.S. Navy combatant vessel class designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Ira J. Under clear blue New England skies, the Navy’s newest attack submarine, USS Hawaii (SSN 776) was commissioned May 5 on the Thames River at Naval Submarine Base New London, in Groton, Conn. The ceremony, complete with hula dancers, war canoes, and leis, brought North Shore flavor to the shores of New England.

will christen Hawaii (SSN-776), the U.S. June 17. Gov. Linda Lingle, of Hawaii, is the ship's sponsor. principal speaker is U.S. Sen. Daniel K. the Medal of Honor. Cmdr. David A. of Colorado, is the ship's commanding officer. The Hawaii is the third ship of the Virginia class, the first U.S. combatants designed for the post-Cold War era. globe, providing the U.S. or the open ocean. (SSN-774), to the Navy in October 2004. class ships; a total of 30 ships are planned.