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USS Virginia SSN-774 (wallpaper 4)
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January 9, 2009 USS Virginia, commanded by Cmdr. James Waters, III, departed Groton to conduct a six-week Operational Reactor Safeguard Examination (OARS) and a Tactical Readiness Evaluation (TREE). October 15, USS Virginia departed homeport for its first six-month deployment. April 13, 2010 SSN 774 returned to Groton after traveling more than 37,000 miles during the first major deployment for a Virginia-class submarine. The crew made port calls in Rota, Spain; Souda Bay, Greece; Fujahra, U.A.E.; and Aksaz, Turkey. June 28, USS Virginia recently pulled to Halifax, Nova Scotia, to participate in International Fleet Review. September 1, The Virginia arrived in Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, for a first-of-its-class major overhaul, consisting of various maintenance projects and several system upgrades. The Extended Dry-docking Selected Restricted Availability is scheduled to begin Oct. 1. USS Virginia SSN-774 (wallpaper 4). USS Virginia SSN-774 ship images wallpaper gallery 4. USS Virginia SSN-774 ship pictures and images collection 4. While most military branches rely on bases and airfields, the Navy is based on ships and boats. Not only are they key pieces of military equipment, but many sailors live on them for most of the year. The largest Navy ships are aircraft carriers. More like floating cities than just ships, each aircraft carrier literally has its own zip code. Including the more than 2,000 airmen needed to fly the carrier’s air wing, the crew of a carrier numbers about 5,500. Nimitz-class carriers are the largest ships in the world; they are 1,092 feet long with a displacement of 97,000 tons fully loaded. There are a total of 13 carriers in active service. Cruisers are large multi-purpose ships, often equipped with advanced missile systems (AEGIS). All 22 Navy cruisers are Ticonderoga-class vessels, guided missile cruisers named after Ft. Ticonderoga. Cruisers can act in support roles (as part of a carrier group or amphibious assault group, for example) or as flagships of their own action groups. Destroyers are smaller, versatile ships that rely on speed and maneuverability. All modern destroyers (there are more than 50 of them) are of the Arleigh Burke class. Guided missile destroyers are built around an integrated missile guidance system and multi-function phased array radar. Named after a naval hero of World War II and the Korean War, he was the Chief of Naval Operations during the Eisenhower administration. USS Virginia SSN-774 (wallpaper 4). USS Virginia SSN-774 ship images wallpaper gallery 4. USS Virginia SSN-774 ship pictures and images collection 4.

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USS Virginia SSN-774 (wallpaper 3)
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August 16, 2003 The lead boat of the U.S. Navy's next-generation attack submarine, PCU Virginia (SSN 774), was christened during a ceremony at Electric Boat Corporation’s shipyard in Groton, Conn. Capt. David Kern is the prospective commanding officer. October 23, 2004 USS Virginia was commissioned at Norfolk Naval Station. She will be homeported in Groton, Conn. Ten of a projected 30 Virginia-class submarines are under contract to be built by General Dynamics Electric Boat and Northrop Grumman Newport News. November 23, 2005 USS Virginia, commanded by Cmdr. Todd Cramer, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London after a maiden underway period in support of the Global War on Terrorism. January 12, 2006 SSN 774 entered the Electric Boat's shipyard for post-shakedown availability. June 27, 2008 Capt. Robert E. Clark relieved Capt. Richard P. Breckenridge as Commander Submarine Squadron 4, during a change-of-command ceremony held aboard the Virginia. September 5, The U.S. Navy conducted multiple launches of Tomahawk cruise missiles from SSN 774 in August in the Gulf of Mexico as part of the program's developmental and operational testing efforts. USS Virginia SSN-774 (wallpaper 3). USS Virginia SSN-774 ship images wallpaper gallery 3. USS Virginia SSN-774 ship pictures and images collection 3. The test launches, the first ever for a Virginia-class submarine, included the launch and extended flight of multiple missiles to demonstrate the Virginia's launch capabilities. Emblazoned on a blue background that symbolizes the mighty deep, USS VIRGINIA is prominently positioned. The forward view of VIRGINIA denotes her leading the Submarine Force into a new century and onto a new and exciting course for the United States Navy. The gold lettering and border around the seal combined with the blue background represent the Navy’s colors of blue and gold. The silhouette of the Commonwealth of Virginia represents the state for which the ship is named. Each of the nine stars represents an American warship named VIRGINIA. The single point of light at the stern of the ship symbolizes both the nuclear propulsion plant that powers the submarine as well as the ship’s data processing system fiber optic backbone. In keeping with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s motto, the words “Sic Semper Tyrannis” (Latin for “Thus Always To Tyrants”) appear at the bottom, which combined with the symbolism of the Commonwealth’s Seal, represents the triumph of Virtue over Tyranny. The image of George Washington also looks forward with VIRGINIA. George Washington, a Virginia native, has been characterized as the “indispensable man” vital to the formation of the republic. In all of history, few men who possessed unassailable power have used that power so selflessly and wisely for the welfare of their countrymen and all mankind. USS Virginia SSN-774 (wallpaper 3). USS Virginia SSN-774 ship images wallpaper gallery 3. USS Virginia SSN-774 ship pictures and images collection 3.

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USS Virginia SSN-774 (wallpaper 2)
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"Emblazoned on a blue background that symbolizes the mighty deep, Virginia is prominently positioned. The forward view of Virginia denotes her leading the submarine force into a new century and onto a new and exciting course for the United States Navy. The gold lettering and border around the seal combined with the blue background represent the Navy’s colors of blue and gold. The silhouette of the Commonwealth of Virginia represents the state for which the boat is named. Each of the nine stars represents an American warship named Virginia. The single point of light at the stern of the boat symbolizes both the nuclear propulsion plant that powers the submarine as well as the boat’s data processing system fiber optic backbone. In keeping with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s motto, the words “Sic Semper Tyrannis” (Latin for “Thus Always To Tyrants”) appear at the bottom, which combined with the symbolism of the Commonwealth’s Seal, represents the triumph of Virtue over tyranny. USS Virginia SSN-774 (wallpaper 2). USS Virginia SSN-774 ship images wallpaper gallery 2. USS Virginia SSN-774 ship pictures and images collection 2. The image of George Washington also looks forward with Virginia. George Washington, a Virginia native, has been characterized as the “indispensable man” vital to the formation of the American republic. In all of history, few men who possessed unassailable power have used that power so selflessly and wisely for the welfare of their countrymen and all mankind. Virginia also stands ready in all her indisputable power to serve the people of this great nation and her allies." USS VIRGINIA is the lead ship of the VIRGINIA - class of nuclear-powered attack submarines. The submarines in this class are the first US submarines designed for battlespace dominance across a broad spectrum of regional and littoral missions as well as open-ocean, "blue water" missions. The VIRGINIA - class achieves the right balance of core military capabilities and affordability. USS Virginia SSN-774 (wallpaper 2). USS Virginia SSN-774 ship images wallpaper gallery 2. USS Virginia SSN-774 ship pictures and images collection 2.

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USS Virginia SSN-774 (wallpaper 1)
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USS Virginia (SSN-774) is a United States Navy attack submarine, the lead boat of her class and the tenth vessel of the Navy to be named for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut on 30 September 1998 and her keel was laid down on 2 September 1999. She was launched on 16 August 2003 sponsored by Lynda Johnson Robb, the wife of former Virginia governor and senator Charles Robb, and daughter of President of the United States Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson. On 10 March and 11 March, the prospective submarine shot 12 dummy torpedoes into the Thames River from each of the boat's four tubes. USS Virginia SSN-774 (wallpaper 1). USS Virginia SSN-774 ship images wallpaper gallery 1. USS Virginia SSN-774 ship pictures and images collection 1. Virginia was delivered to the Navy on 12 October 2004, the 104th anniversary of the commissioning of Holland, the Navy's second submarine. She was commissioned on 23 October 2004 under the command of David J. Kern. This class of submarine is unique in that it features a Photonics Mast Program (PMP) that freed ship designers to place the boats's control room in a lower, less geometrically-constrained space than would be required by a standard, optical tube periscope. It is additionally unique in the U.S. Navy for featuring all-digital ship and ballast control systems that are manned by relatively senior watchstanders and a pressure chamber to deploy SEAL divers while being submerged. On 23 November 2005, Virginia completed her first deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. On 12 January 2006, Virginia entered Electric Boat's shipyard for post-shakedown availability, which was expected to last for most of 2006. USS Virginia SSN-774 (wallpaper 1). USS Virginia SSN-774 ship images wallpaper gallery 1. USS Virginia SSN-774 ship pictures and images collection 1.