190202-N-ME396-008 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 2, 2019) The crew of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790) stands ready to assume duty during the boat's commissioning ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London, Feb. 2, 2019. South Dakota is the U.S. Navy’s 17th Virginia-class attack submarine and the third ship named for the State of South Dakota. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tristan B. Lotz/Released)