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PHILIPPINE SEA

200614-N-DS193-1344 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 14, 2020) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) transits alongside U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a submarine familiarization (SUBFAM) training. The SUBFAM was conducted so Blue Ridge’s crew could observe the characteristics of a submarine and how it looks both acoustically and visually while in the vicinity of the ship. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and, as 7th Fleet flagship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

200614-N-FA444-2840 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 14, 2020) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) transits alongside the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a submarine familiarization training. The familiarization training was conducted so Blue Ridge’s crew could observe the characteristics of a submarine and how it looks both acoustically and visually while in the vicinity of the ship. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and, as 7th Fleet flagship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon L. Harris/Released) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

200614-N-FA444-2875 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 14, 2020) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) transits alongside the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a submarine familiarization (SUBFAM) training. The SUBFAM was conducted so Blue Ridge’s crew could observe the characteristics of a submarine and how it looks both acoustically and visually while in the vicinity of the ship. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and, as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon L. Harris/Released) Share

Norfolk, Virginia

200611-N-ON977-1091 NORFOLK (June 11, 2020) Vice Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, Submarine Forces, examines the torpedo tube of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) during a tour of the boat at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va., June 11, 2020. Caudle�s tour focused on maintenance and readiness efforts; he praised the crew for being extremely knowledgeable and detailed-oriented with a strong warfighting culture. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred Coffield/Released) Share

Norfolk, Virginia

200610-N-ON977-1035 NORFOLK (June 10, 2020) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) secure a lei to the sail of the boat before returning to Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va., June 10, 2020. Fast-attack submarines like Albany have multifaceted missions. Using stealth, persistence, agility and firepower, Albany supports special force operations, disrupts and destroys an opponent's military and economic operations at sea, provide early strike from close proximity and ensure undersea superiority. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred Coffield/Released) Share

Norfolk, Virginia

200610-N-ON977-1047 NORFOLK (June 10, 2020) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) return to Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va. from a deployment, June 10, 2020. Fast-attack submarines like Albany have multifaceted missions. Using stealth, persistence, agility and firepower, Albany supports special force operations, disrupts and destroys an opponent's military and economic operations at sea, provide early strike from close proximity and ensure undersea superiority. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred Coffield/Released) Share

Norfolk, Virginia

NORFOLK (June 10, 2020) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) transits to Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va. after a deployment, June 10, 2020. Fast-attack submarines like Albany have multifaceted missions. Using stealth, persistence, agility and firepower, Albany supports special force operations, disrupts and destroys an opponent's military and economic operations at sea, provide early strike from close proximity and ensure undersea superiority. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred Coffield/Released) Share

Norfolk, Virginia

200610-N-ON977-1071 NORFOLK (June 10, 2020) Sailors aboard the Los Angles-class fast attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) prepare to return to Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va. after a scheduled deployment, June 10, 2020. Fast attack submarines like Albany have multifaceted missions. Using stealth, persistence, agility and firepower, Albany supports special force operations, disrupts and destroys an opponent's military and economic operations at sea, provide early strike from close proximity and ensure undersea superiority. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred Coffield/Released) Share

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

200604-N-NU281-1031 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2020) Cmdr. Chance Litton, commanding officer aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721), pilots the submarine to its homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following Encapsulated Harpoon Certification Training Vehicle (EHCTV) testing. Chicago conducted EHCTV testing which allows the submarine to carry and employ warshot tactical Harpoons. The Harpoon system provides commanders with lethal all-weather anti-ship capability to rapidly engage targets at long range. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco/Released) Share

200603-N-NU281-1050 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) prepare to launch an Encapsulated Harpoon Certification Training Vehicle (EHCTV) for testing. Chicago is conducting EHCTV testing which allows the submarine to carry and employ a tactical Harpoon. The Harpoon system provides commanders with lethal all-weather anti-ship capability to rapidly engage targets at long range. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco/Released) Share

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

200602-N-KB401-0010 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (June 2, 2020) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721), departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released) Share

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

200601-N-NU281-1039 PEARL HARBOR (June 1, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) prepare to load Encapsulated Harpoon Certification Training Vehicles (EHCTV) onto the submarine. EHCTV testing is required in order for the submarine to carry and employ tactical Harpoon missiles. The Harpoon system provides commanders with lethal all-weather anti-ship capability to rapidly engage targets at long range. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco/Released) Share