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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan. 31, 2024) Family and friends of the crew aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) watch as the submarine returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a seven-month deployment, Jan. 31, 2024. North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth, sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Amelia Umayam) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Jan. 31, 2024) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a seven-month deployment, Jan. 31, 2024. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Amelia Umayam) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jan. 16, 2024) Sailors from the Indian navy tour the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) during exercise Sea Dragon 2024. Sea Dragon is a multi-lateral anti-submarine warfare exercise, which improves interoperability and strengthens relationships in the Indo-Pacific. Jefferson City is one of several submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 15. CSS-15 is located at Polaris Point, U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG). NBG is strategically located to support all submarines deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet and is home to several Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines. (U.S. Navy Photo by Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 3rd Class Jacob Brown) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Sept. 27, 2023) Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility workers prepare for the undocking of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) from Dry Dock 1, Sept. 27, 2023. Each undocking is a complex evolution that requires teamwork across the entire shipyard to ensure a safe and on-time event. This undocking is a major milestone in the submarine's Depot Modernization Period (DMP), a scheduled mid-life modernization of the Virginia Class Submarine's major ship's systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Lauren Padden) Share

NAVAL BASE KITSAP BREMERTON, Wash.

NAVAL BASE KITSAP BREMERTON (Dec. 28, 2023) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) is docked in Delta Pier's dry dock at Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, Dec. 28, 2023. The mission of Trident Refit Facility, Bangor is repairing, incrementally overhauling, and modernizing the Pacific Fleet's ballistic missile submarine force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adora Okafor) Share

NAVAL BASE KITSAP BREMERTON, Wash.

NAVAL BASE KITSAP BREMERTON (Dec. 28, 2023) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) is docked in Delta Pier's dry dock at Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, Dec. 28, 2023. The mission of Trident Refit Facility, Bangor is repairing, incrementally overhauling, and modernizing the Pacific Fleet's ballistic missile submarine force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adora Okafor) Share

NAVAL BASE KITSAP BREMERTON, Wash.

NAVAL BASE KITSAP BREMERTON (Dec. 28, 2023) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) is docked at Delta Pier at Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, Dec. 28, 2023. The mission of Trident Refit Facility, Bangor is repairing, incrementally overhauling, and modernizing the Pacific Fleet's ballistic missile submarine force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adora Okafor) Share

NAVAL BASE KITSAP BREMERTON, Wash.

PIRAEUS, Greece (Dec. 26, 2023) Executive officer Cmdr. Adam J. Samson, from Woodbine, Georgia, monitors sea and anchor detail from the port bridge wing of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as the ship pulls into port in Piraeus, Greece, Dec. 26, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is currently operating in the Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Dec. 15, 2023) Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) heave line as the boat moors pierside during its homecoming at Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 15, 2023. Washington returns following a deployment that supported national security interests and maritime security operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cameron Stoner) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Dec. 15, 2023) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) prepares to moor pierside during the boat’s homecoming at Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 15, 2023. Washington returns following a deployment that supported national security interests and maritime security operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cameron Stoner) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Dec.20, 2023) Santa waves from aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795) as the boat prepares to moor at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Dec. 20, 2023. Hyman G. Rickover and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4, whose primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (December 19, 2023) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) pulls into Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Dec. 19, 2023. Colorado returned to homeport after a six-month deployment in support of the chief of naval operations' maritime strategy. Colorado and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski) Share