171004-N-HI707-229 NORFOLK (Oct. 4, 2017) Sonar Technician

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NORFOLK (Oct. 4, 2017) Sonar Technician (Submarine) Third Class James Porter, a native of Hanaford, California, assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Washington (SSN 787) washes the topside of the submarine prior to the boat’s commissioning ceremony, Oct. 7. Washington is the U.S. Navy's 14th Virginia-class attack submarine and the third commissioned Navy ship named for the State of Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Darryl I. Wood/Released)