161029-N-ES994-034 GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 29, 2016) First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's newest fast attack submarine, USS Illinois (SSN 786) at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. Illinois is the 13th Virginia-class fast attack submarine and the third Virginia-class block III submarine. Michelle Obama is the shup�s sponsor for USS Illinios. This next-generation attack submarine provides the Navy with the capabilities required to maintain the nation's undersea supremacy well into the 21st century. �(U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Elliott Fabrizio/Released)