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Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 22, 2006) - The Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) Texas (SSN 775) prepares to get underway from Naval Station Norfolk. Texas is the second Virginia-class submarine built and the first major U.S. Navy combatant vessel class designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind. Texas will be commissioned Sept 9, 2006. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in Galveston, Texas. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kelvin Edwards (RELEASED)

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US Navy
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SSN 775
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