171004-N-LK932-0117 NORFOLK (Oct. 4, 2017) Chief of the Boat Melvin O. Walker, assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Washington (SSN 787), speaks with reporters about the day-to-day life of a Sailor aboard 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 Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick T. Bauer/Released)