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KINGS BAY, Ga.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Sept. 27, 2021) Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) talks with Rear Adm. John Spencer, Commander, Submarine Group Ten, aboard the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) during a visit to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. The base is home to all East Coast Ohio-Class submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ashley Berumen) Share

KINGS BAY, Ga.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Sept. 27, 2021) Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) is briefed on the control space aboard the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) by the Blue Crew commanding officer Cmdr. Justin Kaper during a visit to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. The base is home to all East Coast Ohio-Class submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ashley Berumen) Share

KINGS BAY, Ga.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Sept. 28, 2021) Principal Director of Nuclear Matters, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Ms. Casey Deering, is briefed in the control space aboard the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) by Commander, Submarine Group Ten Rear Adm. John Spencer (center) and Blue crew commanding officer Cmdr. Justin Kaper (right), during a familiarization visit to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia Sept. 28, 2021. The base is home to all East Coast Ohio-Class submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ashley Berumen) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2021) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) conducts tactical maneuvers and naval formations during a training exercise as part of UNITAS LXII. UNITAS is the world's longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Peru, it brings together multinational forces from 20 countries and includes 32 ships, four submarines, and 26 aircraft conducting operations off the coast of Lima and in the jungles of Iquitos. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations and focuses on strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability and capability between participating naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James S. Hong) Share

GROTON, Conn

GROTON, Conn. (Sept. 19, 2021) Machinist’s Mate (Auxiliary) 2nd Class John McGuire proposes to his girlfriend, Morgan Malloy, after returning from deployment aboard USS Montpelier (SSN 765). Malloy said yes and then kissed her now-fiancé after the proposal. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan B. Lotz) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Sept. 19, 2021) A chief petty officer hugs his children after returning from a regularly-scheduled deployment aboard USS Montpelier (SSN 765). Montpelier was commissioned in 1993, the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of Vermont’s capital city. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan B. Lotz) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Sept. 19, 2021) USS Montpelier (SSN 765) Chief of the Boat Wallace Newman greets his family after returning from deployment. The Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine traveled more than 40,000 nautical miles during its deployment and visited ports in Greece and Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan B. Lotz) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Sept. 19, 2021) USS Montpelier (SSN 765) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Roderick Hodges salutes as he goes ashore after returning to Naval Submarine Base New London following a regularly-scheduled deployment. “This crew worked incredibly hard and they deserve this homecoming,” said Hodges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan B. Lotz) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Sep. 19, 2021) A chief petty officer kisses his wife as he greets his family upon returning from deployment aboard USS Montpelier (SSN 765). Montpelier returned to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London following a regularly-scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan B. Lotz) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Sept. 19, 2021) Chief Machinist’s Mate Mark Torres greets his wife and children after returning from deployment aboard USS Montpelier (SSN 765). Montpelier returned from its regularly-scheduled deployment two days earlier than expected, much to the joy of loved ones ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan B. Lotz) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Sep. 19, 2021) Sailors perform line handling maneuvers aboard USS Montpelier (SSN 765) as the Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine returns to homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London following a regularly-scheduled deployment. The Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine traveled more than 40,000 nautical miles during its deployment and visited ports in Greece and Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan B. Lotz) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Sep. 19, 2021) USS Montpelier (SSN 765) leadership stand topside on Montpelier’s sail as the Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine returns to homeport at Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London following a regularly-scheduled deployment. Montpelier was commissioned in 1993, the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of Vermont’s capital city. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan B. Lotz) Share