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U.S. Navy CAPT. John J. Litherland, Commanding Officer of the Virginia Class New Attack Submarine USS TEXAS (775), addresses assembled guests and dignitaries, including the First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush (center), during the commissioning ceremony of his ship at Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 9, 2006. The second boat in her class, TEXAS is able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other naval forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, special forces delivery and support, mine delivery and minefield mapping. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Mark Jones) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Galveston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LT Mark Jones, USN Release Status: Released to Public More

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, CHIEF of Naval Operations, addresses assembled guests and dignitaries, including the First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush (center), during the commissioning ceremony of the Virginia Class New Attack Submarine USS TEXAS (775) at Galveston, Texas on Sept. 9, 2006. The second boat in her class, TEXAS is able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other naval forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, special forces delivery and support, mine delivery and minefield mapping. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Mark Jones) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Galveston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LT Mark Jones, USN Release Status: Released to Public More

U.S. Navy Sailors run aboard the Virginia Class New Attack Submarine USS TEXAS (775) following the"Man Our Ship And Bring Her Life"command by the First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 9, 2006. The second boat in her class, TEXAS is able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other naval forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, special forces delivery and support, mine delivery and minefield mapping. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Roadell Hickman) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Galveston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Roadell Hickman, USN Release Status: Released to More

The First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, delivers her remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Virginia Class New Attack Submarine USS TEXAS (775) at Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 9, 2006. The second boat in her class, TEXAS is able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other naval forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, special forces delivery and support, mine delivery and minefield mapping. Also in the photo beside the First Lady are Command MASTER CHIEF Brooks (left) and TEXAS Commanding Officer CAPT. John J. Litherland (right). (U.S. Navy photo by LT....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, delivers her remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Virginia Class New Attack Submari More

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Chuck Munns, Commander Naval Submarine Forces, leads the exit procession at the completion of the commissioning ceremony of the Virginia Class New Attack Submarine USS TEXAS (775) at Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 9, 2006. The second boat in her class, TEXAS is able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other naval forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, special forces delivery and support, mine delivery and minefield mapping. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Roadell Hickman) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Galveston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Roadell Hickman, USN Release Status: Released to More

The First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, delivers her remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Virginia Class New Attack Submarine USS TEXAS (775) at Galveston, Texas on Sept. 9, 2006. The second boat in her class, TEXAS is able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other naval forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, special forces delivery and support, mine delivery and minefield mapping. Also in the photo beside the First Lady is Command MASTER CHIEF Mark Brooks. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Mark Jones) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Galveston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Roadell Hickman, USN Release Status: Released to More

The First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, pose for a photograph with U.S. Navy Sailors from the Virginia Class New Attack Submarine USS TEXAS (775) after her"Dolphin Pinning"and"Re-enlistment"ceremony at Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 9, 2006. The Dolphin ceremony represents attainment of submarine warfare qualifications. The First Lady was in town to attend the commissioning ceremony of the TEXAS. Beside her is CAPT. John J. Litherland, the ship's commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Mark Jones) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Galveston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Roadell Hickman, USN Release Status: Released to More

U.S. Navy CAPT. John J. Litherland, Commanding Officer of the Virginia Class New Attack Submarine USS TEXAS (775) delivers his remarks during the commissioning ceremony of his ship at Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 9, 2006. The second boat in her class, TEXAS is able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other naval forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, special forces delivery and support, mine delivery and minefield mapping. In the background is the official flag of Texas.(U.S. Navy photo by LT. Mark Jones) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Galveston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LT Mark Jones, USN Release Status: Released to Public More