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Groton Company Delivers Multi-Million Dollar Attack Sub to US Navy
The $2.7 million submarine was sponsored by Michelle Obama.

GROTON, CT – General Dynamics Electric Boat delivered an attack submarine sponsored by Michelle Obama to the US Navy on Saturday, Fox 61 reported.
The company delivered the submarine after more than five years of construction, according to Fox 61. The building of the submarine cost approximately $2.7 million.
The USS Illinois is named after the First Lady’s home state, Fox 61 reported. The submarine will begin active service following a commissioning ceremony on Oct. 29.
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