171004-N-NX690-087 NORFOLK (Oct. 4, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Darius V. Ahmadi, executive officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Washington's (SSN 787), speaks with reporters about 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 3rd Class Joshua M. Tolbert/Released)