U.S. Navy Commissions 3rd of 8 Block III Virginia-class Submarine USS Illinois (SSN 786)

The U.S. Navy with assistance from the First Lady Michelle Obama commissioned and brought to life the newest Virginia class submarine, USS Illinois (SSN 786), during a ceremony attended by more than 2,500 at Naval Submarine Base, New London on Oct. 29, 2016. Illinois, named in honor of the 21st state, is the 13th Virginia-class, fast-attack submarine to join the Navy's operational fleet. The first

lady, who is the ships sponsor, expressed how proud she was of the crew and their families.

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