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A port bow view of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) secured in the water during its commissioning. The partially-constructed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine GEORGIA (SSBN-729) is nearby displaying a "Good Luck Ohio" banner

A crewman raises a vice admiral's flag aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HONOLULU (SSN 718) during the ship's commissioning ceremony

Crewmen stand on the deck of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HONOLULU (SSN 718) during ship's commissioning ceremony. The sail of the ship is decorated with giant leis

Giant leis decorate the sail of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HONOLULU (SSN 718) during its commissioning ceremony. Crewmen stand on deck under the union jack

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) secured in the water during its commissioning. The partially-constructed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine GEORGIA (SSBN-729) displays a "Good Luck Ohio" banner nearby. Both ships are products of General Dynamics Corp

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) secured in the water during its commissioning. The partially-constructed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine GEORGIA (SSBN-729) displays a "Good Luck Ohio" banner nearby. Both ships are products of General Dynamics Corp

Giant leis decorate the sail of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HONOLULU (SSN 718) during its commissioning ceremony. Crewmen stand on deck under the union jack

Officers and enlisted men stand at parade rest near the stern of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ASHEVILLE (SSN-758) during its commissioning ceremony

The commissioning pennant is raised aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PITTSBURGH (SSN-720) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. The ship's crew is standing on a platform at the stern

Crewmen stand near the sail of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) while it is secured during the commissioning ceremony. The "Good Luck Ohio" sign to the left is being displayed on the hull of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine GEORGIA (SSBN-729)

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Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton

State: Connecticut (CT)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: PH1 James Preston

Release Status: Released to Public

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11/11/1981
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