190202-N-LW591-080 GROTON, Conn., (Feb. 2, 2019) Vice Adm. Chas Richard, commander of Submarine Forces, delivers remarks during the commissioning ceremony for USS South Dakota (SSN 790) at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. South Dakota is the U.S. Navy’s 17th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine and the third ship named for the state of South Dakota. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Hoskins)