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@@ -8,13 +8,9 @@ the changes introduced by each of them.
 For a more fine-grained view, use the `git log`_.
 
 
-v7.7.0 (unreleased)
+v7.7.0 (2021-09-01)
 ===================
 
-* **Security**
-
-* **Removed features**
-
 * **New features**
 
   * Add support for Fibre Channel VMID