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GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 26, 2021) Sailors stand topside aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751) as it returns to its homeport following a seven-month deployment. San Juan and crew, operating under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 12, returned to homeport from a scheduled seven-month deployment in support of the Navy's maritime strategy of supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan B. Lotz) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 26, 2021) Tugboats guide the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751) as it returns to Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London following a seven-month deployment. San Juan steamed nearly 80,000 miles during its deployment. San Juan was commissioned Aug. 6, 1988 and is the second U.S. warship named after the capital city of Puerto Rico. It is 362 feet long with a beam of 33 feet and a crew of approximately 139. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan B. Lotz) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 28, 2021) The crew of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) man the rails during a commissioning commemoration onboard Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. Vermont and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, whose primary mission is to provide fast-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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Javon Swaby) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 28, 2021) Rear Adm. Douglas Perry, the U.S. Navy's director for undersea warfare, delivers remarks during a commissioning commemoration for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) onboard Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. Vermont and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, whose primary mission is to provide fast-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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Javon Swaby) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 28, 2021) The official party salutes the colors during a commissioning commemoration for the USS Vermont (SSN 792) onboard Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 28, 2021. Vermont and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, whose primary mission is to provide fast-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. (Aug. 28, 2021) Capt. John Stafford, commodore of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, arrives as part of the official party for a commissioning commemoration for the USS Vermont (SSN 792) onboard Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 28, 2021. Vermont and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, whose primary mission is to provide fast-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. (Aug. 28, 2021) Retired Navy Capt. Albert Perry, a veteran and Vermont native, ceremonially sets the first watch with a long glass telescope during a commissioning commemoration for the USS Vermont (SSN 792) onboard Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 28, 2021. Vermont and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, whose primary mission is to provide fast-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. (August 28, 2021) Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro is welcomed by Rear Adm. Douglas Perry, the Navy’s director for undersea warfare, during a commissioning commemoration for the USS Vermont (SSN 792) onboard Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 28, 2021. Vermont and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, whose primary mission is to provide fast-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

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 30, 2021) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) fold the 24-star American Flag aboard the submarine. Missouri became the 24th state of the union on August 10, 1821. The 24-star flag is being flown in celebration of the state's bicentennial. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 24, 2021) The Los Angeles-class submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751) transits the Thames River toward Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 24, 2021. San Juan and crew, operating under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE, returned to homeport from a scheduled seven-month deployment in support of the Navy's maritime strategy of supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty officer 3rd Class Javon Swaby) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 24, 2021) Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Watson, a fire control technician from the Los Angeles-class submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751), kisses his wife during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 24, 2021. San Juan and crew, operating under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE, returned to homeport from a scheduled seven-month deployment in support of the Navy's maritime strategy of supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty officer 3rd Class Javon Swaby) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 16, 2021) An MH-60R helicopter assigned to the “Seahawks'' of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 41 flies a Chilean Navy Scorpene Class Submarine during Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative Hoist Exercise 2021 (DESI HOISTEX). DESI is a multinational exercise designed to strengthen partnerships and enhance capabilities among partner nations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chelsea D. Meiller) Share