October 24, 1981: Commissioning ceremony for La Jolla SSN-701 at Naval Base New London, Groton, Connecticut.

October 24, 1981: Captain James R. Lang, commanding officer of La Jolla SSN-701 speaking at the commissioning ceremony.

October 24, 1981: Crewmen man the boat at the commissioning ceremony for La Jolla SSN-701.

October 24, 1981: Crewmen man the boat at the commissioning ceremony for La Jolla SSN-701.

October 24, 1981: The flag is raised for the first time on USS La Jolla SSN-701.