Secretary Gates listens to the opening remarks during the commissioning ceremony for the USS Missouri (SSN 780). Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) listens to the opening remarks during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) at Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn., on July 31, 2010. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.08 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 444704-R-ZWV15-602.jpg Photo Gallery