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I posted this story yesterday:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=8022772

Sub New Mexico to be commissioned Saturday
By Steve Szkotak - The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Mar 25, 2010 15:01:08 EDT

NORFOLK, Va. — The Navy is getting ready to commission its newest nuclear submarine.

This Saturday the New Mexico will be the latest to join the Navy’s attack submarine fleet.

On Thursday, the Navy held an open house to show off the 377-foot-long, Virginia-class attack sub. The 7,800 ton vessel was built for $2.7 billion at Newport News’ Northrop Grumman shipyard.

The New Mexico and its crew of 134 sailors and enlisted officers ultimately will be home-ported in Groton, Conn.

Article at: http://www.navytimes.com/news/2010/03/ap_new_mexico_com...


And the Navy Times posted this story today:

Commissioning for sub New Mexico
By Steve Szkotak - The Associated Press
Posted : Saturday Mar 27, 2010 12:56:09 EDT

NORFOLK, Va. — The Navy has commissioned its newest nuclear-powered submarine.

The 377-foot-long New Mexico was formally accepted Saturday at Naval Station Norfolk.

The $2.3 billion Virginia-class attack submarine was built at the nearby Northrop Grumman Shipyard in partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat. It was delivered to the Navy four months early.

The 7,800-ton ship can dive to depths greater than 800 feet, operate at speeds topping 25 knots and remain submerged for three months.

The New Mexico ultimately will be homeported in Groton, Conn.