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Tuesday, June 20, 2006

US Navy: At shipyard, Texas marks a new beginning

USS Texas
When the Navy takes possession this week of the Texas - second in a new class of stealthy, high-tech submarines - it will be a milestone for both buyer and seller.

"It's a big responsibility passing to our shoulders," said Capt. John Litherland , the sub's commanding officer . "We no longer have the shipyard there to say, 'Okay, we'll fix this.' It's up to us now to take this great machine they built and keep her running for 40 years."

It also marks Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard's full return to the submarine business. The transfer - expected to take place Tuesday - will be the first time the shipyard has delivered a submarine in a decade.

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