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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

PEARL HARBOR (January 8, 2023) The crew of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) pose with the Battle Efficiency, or Battle "E", pennant January 8, 2023. The Battle “E” award recognizes crews with high levels of sustained proficiency and readiness to perform in an operational environment throughout a year-long evaluation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 3, 2022) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) returned home to Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. following a six-month deployment. During its deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, Newport News steamed nearly 33,000 nautical miles and made port calls to Tromso, Norway, Faslane, Scotland, and Rota, Spain. (U.S. Navy Photo by John Narewski) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 3, 2023) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) transits the Thames River during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. Newport News returned to homeport after a six-month deployment in support of the chief of naval operations’ maritime strategy. Newport News and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joshua Karsten) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Jan 3, 2023) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) returns to homeport at Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Jan. 3, 2023, following a six-month deployment. During its deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, Newport News steamed nearly 33,000 nautical miles and made port calls to Tromso, Norway; Faslane, Scotland; and Rota, Spain. (U.S. Navy Photo by John Narewski) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 18, 2022) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790) prepares to moor during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. South Dakota returned to homeport after a five-month deployment in support of the chief of naval operations’ maritime strategy. South Dakota 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joshua Karsten) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 18, 2022) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790) transits the Thames River during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. South Dakota returned to homeport after a five-month deployment in support of the chief of naval operations’ maritime strategy. South Dakota 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joshua Karsten) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 18, 2022) Santa Claus waves onboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790) during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. South Dakota returned to homeport after a five-month deployment in support of the chief of naval operations’ maritime strategy. South Dakota 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joshua Karsten) Share

PEARL HARBOR

PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2022) The crew of Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) renders honors to the Battleship Missouri Memorial. Missouri is the seventh Virginia-class submarine and the fourth U.S. Navy ship to be named for the state of Missouri. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2022) The U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734), a Royal Navy Vanguard-class nuclear submarine, an E6-B Mercury assigned to the "Shadows" of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 4 and an MH60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 conduct bi-lateral at-sea training in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 23, 2022. The training is designed to validate tactics, techniques and procedures which strengthens the relationship between uniquely close Allies in support of deterrence and collective security. The United States and the United Kingdom have a long-standing agreement of cooperation in the development and deployment of strategic weapons and supporting system. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Aaron Abbott) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Nov. 18, 2022) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) moors at U.S. Naval Base Guam following a regularly scheduled deployment, Nov. 18, 2022. Key West conducted surveillance, training and other critical missions in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Eric Uhden) Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Nov. 18, 2022) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) transits Apra Harbor as it returns to U.S. Naval Base Guam following a regularly scheduled deployment, Nov. 18, 2022. Key West conducted surveillance, training and other critical missions in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Eric Uhden) Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

PEARL HARBOR (November 17, 2022) Rear Adm. Michael Vernazza, Commander, Fleet Information Warfare Command/Information Warfare Task Force Pacific, addresses a group of junior officers at a flag officer panel held during the inaugural Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Junior Officer Undersea Symposium and Training (JOUST) event, Nov. 17, 2022. Pacific JOUST is an all-community event, planned and executed by junior officers to develop the U.S. Navy's future undersea warfare leaders. (Badges blurred for security purposes) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Molly Crawford) Share