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GROTON, Conn.

200220-N-EJ843-0048 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 20, 2020) The Virginia class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788), commanded by Capt. Jason Geddes, returns from a maiden deployment to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. During the course of sailing approximately 39,000 nautical miles, the crew of Colorado executed the Chief of Naval Operation’s maritime strategy supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Jimmy Ivy III/Released) Share

GROTON, Conn.

200220-N-EJ843-0119 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 20, 2020) Sailors pose for a photo on the sail of the Virginia class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788). Colorado returned to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, after a maiden deployment to execute the Chief of Naval Operation’s maritime strategy supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Jimmy Ivy III/Released) Share

GROTON, Conn.

200220-N-EJ843-0145 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 20, 2020) Sailors assist in handling lines to moor the Virginia class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) as it returns from a maiden deployment to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. During the course of sailing approximately 39,000 nautical miles, the crew of Colorado executed the Chief of Naval Operation’s maritime strategy supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Jimmy Ivy III/Released) Share

Norfolk, Va.

200219-N-ON977-1013 NORFOLK (Feb. 19, 2020) Royal Navy Cmdr. Bob Anstey, left, assistant chief of staff for submarines, speaks with Capt. Martin J. Muckian, middle, commander of Submarine Squadron 6, before touring the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) in Norfolk, Va., Feb. 19, 2020. The U.S. Navy considers the Royal Navy one of its closest allies, and the maritime forces regularly integrate and operate together. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred A. Coffield/Released) Share

Norfolk, Va.

200219-N-ON977-1018 NORFOLK (Feb. 19, 2020) Capt. Martin J. Muckian, commander of Submarine Squadron 6, Cmdr. James Morrow, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779), and Lt. Cmdr. Michael Hartzell, executive officer of USS New Mexico, pose for a group photo with submarine leadership from the Royal Navy in Norfolk, Va., Feb. 19, 2020. U.S. Navy considers the Royal Navy one of its closest allies, and the maritime forces regularly integrate and operate together. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred A. Coffield/Released) Share

Tucson, Ariz.

200218-N-BR087-1049 TUCSON, Ariz. (Feb. 18, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) talk to kids about submarines during a visit at Hendricks Elementary School during Tucson Navy Week. The Navy Office of Community Outreach uses the Navy Week program to bring Navy Sailors, equipment and displays to approximately 11 American cities each year for a week-long schedule of outreach engagements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole C. Pielop/Released) Share

Norfolk, VA

200211-N-ON977-1063 NORFOLK (Feb. 11, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) stand ready to moor the boat at Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 11, 2020. Washington deployed to U.S. European Command’s area of responsibility where it executed the Chief of Naval Operations’ maritime strategy by supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred A. Coffield/Released) Share

200211-N-ON977-1065 NORFOLK (Feb. 11, 2020) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after its maiden deployment, Feb. 11, 2020. Washington, commissioned in October of 2017, has a unique tradition among the submarine force. Many of the Washington's still-forming traditions revolve around the boat’s unofficial nickname “Blackfish,” a term commonly used to refer to orcas. When the Washington was under way, Sailors who earned their submarine warfare pins, known as "dolphins," earn a version that is all black instead of the typical gold or silver. Washington deployed to U.S. European Command’s area of responsibility where it executed the chief of naval operations’ maritime strategy by supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred A. Coffield/Released) Share

Norfolk, VA

200211-N-ON977-1085 NORFOLK (Feb. 11, 2020) The crew of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) return to Naval Station Norfolk after the boat’s maiden deployment, Feb. 11, 2020. Twenty-nine enlisted Sailors and three officers earned their submarine warfare pins, known as "dolphins,” while Washington was underway. Washington deployed to U.S. European Command’s area of responsibility where it executed the Chief of Naval Operations’ maritime strategy by supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred A. Coffield/Released) Share

Mexia, Texas

200118-N-OH194-1034 MEXIA, Texas (Jan. 18, 2020) Cmdr. Fredirick Conner, assigned to the staff of Commander, Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR), delivers remarks during a celebration to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., held in Mexia, Texas, Jan. 18, 2020. Conner, currently serving as SUBFOR Deputy Director of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) returned to his hometown of Mexia to serve as keynote speaker for the city’s remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Grant P. Ammon/Released) Share

Apra Harbor, Guam

200117-N-VR594-2027 SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 17, 2020) Cmdr. Steven Lawrence, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723), explains the watch stations in control to Surgeon General of the Navy Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham during a tour aboard Oklahoma City. The purpose of the visit was to discuss Gillingham’s priorities for the medical community and how they relate to maritime superiority and fleet-wide medical readiness. Oklahoma City is one of four forward-deployed submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen out of Apra Harbor, Guam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released) Share

Apra Harbor, Guam

200117-N-VR594-2077 SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 17, 2020) Cmdr. Steven Lawrence, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723), gives a tour of the boat’s torpedo room to Surgeon General of the Navy Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, during a visit aboard Oklahoma City. The purpose of the visit was to discuss Gillingham’s priorities for the medical community and how they relate to maritime superiority and fleet-wide medical readiness. Oklahoma City is one of four forward-deployed submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 out of Apra Harbor, Guam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released) Share