Keywords: uss illinois (ssn 786) ussillinoisssn786 virginia-class attack submarine virginiaclassattacksubmarine groton ct. commissioning ceremony ctcommissioningceremony outdoor 161029-N-HI707-957 GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 29, 2016) The Color Guard stands ready to parade the colors during the commissioning ceremony of USS Illinois (SSN 786) on Naval Submarine Base New London, Oct. 29. USS Illinois is the U.S. Navyâs 13th Virginia-Class attack submarine and the fourth ship named for the State of Illinois. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Darryl I. Wood/Released) 161029-N-HI707-957 GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 29, 2016) The Color Guard stands ready to parade the colors during the commissioning ceremony of USS Illinois (SSN 786) on Naval Submarine Base New London, Oct. 29. USS Illinois is the U.S. Navyâs 13th Virginia-Class attack submarine and the fourth ship named for the State of Illinois. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Darryl I. Wood/Released) |