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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

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 16, 2021) An MH-60R helicopter assigned to the “Seahawks'' of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 41 lowers a bag to 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

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 16, 2021) An MH-60R assigned to the “Seahawks'' of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 41 flies over 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

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 16, 2021) An MH-60R assigned to the “Seahawks'' of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 41 lowers a bag to 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 Sara Eshleman) Share

SANTA RITA, Guam

SANTA RITA, Guam (Aug. 23, 2021) Indian navy Vice. Adm. Ajendra Singh, flag officer commanding-in-chief, eastern naval command, speaks with Cmdr. Steven Lawrence, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723), during a tour of the submarine's torpedo room. Members of the Indian navy delegation visited Guam and Oklahoma City. Indian naval vessels are in 7th Fleet to support the upcoming Malabar 2021 exercise. Malabar 2021 is an example of the enduring partnership between Australian, Indian, Japanese, and American maritime forces, who routinely operate together in the Indo-Pacific, fostering a cooperative approach toward regional security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Meagan Morrison) 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 Christian Bianchi) Share

NEW LONDON, Conn.

NEW LONDON, Conn. (Aug. 24, 2021) USS San Juan (SSN 751) make its way up the Thames River returning to Submarine Base New London on Tuesday, 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 John Narewski) Share