Caption:
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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