USS New Mexico (SSN 779). NORFOLK (March 27, 2010)

100327-N-3154P-044 NORFOLK (March 27, 2010)

The Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) moored pierside during the ship's commissioning ceremony, held aboard Naval Station Norfolk March 27.

New Mexico is the sixth Virginia-class submarine to be commissioned and will be homeported in Groton, Ct.

(US Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Pittman)

100327-N-3154P-079 NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2010)

During a commissioning ceremony, Sailors man the boat and officially bring the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) to life aboard Naval Station Norfolk.

US Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Pittman)