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Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Hawaii prepare to "man the ship," and officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine to life during her commissioning ceremony at Groton, Conn., May 5, 2007.

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Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Hawaii prepare to "man the ship," and officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine to life during her commissioning ceremony at Groton, Conn., May 5, 2007.

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