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Pictures: American submarines
ADRIAN KEATING, Associated Press
Crew members of the USS Columbia stand at attention aboard the submarine USS Columbia as balloons float from the ship’s sail during commissioning ceremonies at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base in Groton, Ct. Monday, October 9,1995. The USS Columbia, which was launched in September of 1994, was officially placed into active duty during the ceremonies.