The national ensign is presented during the opening
The national ensign is presented during the opening of the change of command ceremony where Cmdr. Michael P. Ward II relieved Cmdr. Michael K. Savageaux as commanding officer, USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720). Savageau... More
U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Ben Hankin, right, the diving officer
U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Ben Hankin, right, the diving officer assigned to the attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755), collects discarded materials recovered by sailors diving in the harbor near Star Island, N.H., Sept... More
U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Teron
U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Teron Sampson loads food stores into the crew's mess aboard the attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) Sept. 18, 2012, in Groton, Conn. (Photo by Mass Communic... More
Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN
Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) transits the Thames River as she returned to Naval Submarine Base New London following an 11-month Post Shakedown Availability at General Dynamics Electr... More
Sailors assigned to submarines stationed at Naval Submarine
Sailors assigned to submarines stationed at Naval Submarine Base New London receive Valentines from Girl Scout troop 49330 in celebration of Valentine's Day and to express gratitude towards those serving in the... More
USS Providence returns from deployment
Cmdr. Michael Quan, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719), is reunited with his family following a regularly-scheduled, seven-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photogr... More
USS Alexandria (SSN 757) transits the Thames River
USS Alexandria (SSN 757) transits the Thames River as she returns to Naval Submarine Base New London. Alexandria, under the command of Cmdr. Todd Weeks, returned from its six-month deployment to the U.S. Africa... More
Nearly 1,000 relatives, former shipmates and coworkers
Nearly 1,000 relatives, former shipmates and coworkers of the 129 brave pioneers came together to commemorate the 50th anniversary of loss of USS Thresher at a ceremony held at Portsmouth High School on April 6... More
USS Dallas - Defense imagery management operations center
Veterans salute the attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) as it leaves Groton, Conn., May 3, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason J. Perry/Released)
Family members wave to U.S. sailors on the attack submarine
Family members wave to U.S. sailors on the attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) as it leaves Groton, Conn., May 3, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason J. Perry/Released)
Providence, RI, mayor visits Naval Submarine Base New London
Angel Taveras, mayor of Providence, R.I., experiences a variety of training scenarios aboard the Los Angeles-class submarine control trainer during a visit to Naval Submarine Base New London. The mayor also spe... More
The attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) transits
The attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) transits the Thames River as it returns to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., May 31, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st ... More
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Springfield
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returns to Naval Submarine Base New London following a regularly-scheduled, six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photograph by Mass Communication Sp... More
The attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returns
The attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returns to Groton, Conn., July 22, 2013, following a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photograph by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason J. Perry/Released)
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) returns to Naval Submarine Base New London following its inaugural six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photograph by Mass Communication Specialist 1st ... More
USS Minnesota operations
U.S. Navy Capt. James Waters, the commander of Submarine Squadron 4, presides as Capt. John W. Fancher is relieved by Cmdr. Brian J. Tanaka as commanding officer of the attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) ... More
New Groton visit - Defense imagery management operations center
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Bill Moran, center, chief of naval personnel talks with Sonar Technician Submarine 1st Class Patrick Mcelwaney and other Sailors assigned to various commands at Submarine Base New London dur... More
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Bill Moran, chief of naval personnel,
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Bill Moran, chief of naval personnel, speaks to Sailors assigned to the attack submarines USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) and USS Toledo (SSN 769) during a scheduled visit to Groton, Conn., June 11... More
Heather Savageaux is presented with a bouquet of flowers
Heather Savageaux is presented with a bouquet of flowers as a token of appreciation for her support of her husband, Cmdr. Michael K. Savageaux, prior to him being relieved by Cmdr. Michael P. Ward II as command... More
U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Dustin
U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Dustin Oslund, middle ground, left, assigned to the attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752), and Lt. j.g. Ben Hankin, the diving officer assigned to the attack submar... More
U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jon-Michael Hamrick
U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jon-Michael Hamrick changes the in-line filter in the hydraulic supply system aboard the attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) Sept. 18, 2012, in Groton, Conn. (Photo by... More
Linehandlers stationed aboard USS California (SSN 781)
Linehandlers stationed aboard USS California (SSN 781) are misted with sea spray as they take on mooring lines as the Virginia-class attack submarine returned to Naval Submarine Base New London following an 11-... More
Sailors stationed at Naval Submarine Base New London
Sailors stationed at Naval Submarine Base New London receive Valentines from Girl Scout troop 49330 in celebration of Valentine's Day and to express gratitude towards those serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. N... More
USS Alexandria (SSN 757) Sailor, Machinist's Mate 3rd
USS Alexandria (SSN 757) Sailor, Machinist's Mate 3rd Class (SS) Mack Easley shares the "first kiss" with his wife Crystal after the Los Angeles Class attack submarine returned to its homeport April 3. Alexandr... More
Nearly 1,000 relatives, former shipmates and coworkers
Nearly 1,000 relatives, former shipmates and coworkers of the 129 brave pioneers came together to commemorate the 50th anniversary of loss of USS Thresher at a ceremony held at Portsmouth High School April 6. (... More
The attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700), right, passes
The attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700), right, passes by the cutter USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), center, in Groton, Conn., May 3, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason J. Perry/Released)
The attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) transits
The attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) transits the Thames River as it returns to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., May 31, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st ... More
A USS Springfield (SSN 761) sailor casts the first
A USS Springfield (SSN 761) sailor casts the first line to the pier as the Los Angeles-class attack submarine returns to Naval Submarine Base New London following a regularly-scheduled, six-month deployment. (... More
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) are reunited with families upon returning to Groton, Conn., July 22, 2013, following a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photograph by Mass... More
Friends and families look on as Sailors assigned to
Friends and families look on as Sailors assigned to Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) stand topside while the boat moors to the pier at Naval Submarine Base New London following its inaug... More
Capt. Vernon Parks delivers remarks during a change
Capt. Vernon Parks delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for Submarine Development Squadron 12. Parks was relieved by Capt. Leonard Dollaga who became the squadron's 39th commander. (U.S. Navy ph... More
Cmdr. Michael P. Ward II relieved Cmdr. Michael K.
Cmdr. Michael P. Ward II relieved Cmdr. Michael K. Savageaux as commanding officer, USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) during a change of command ceremony on Naval Submarine Base New London. Savageaux will take charge as... More
U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Dustin
U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Dustin Oslund, left, assigned to the attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752), and Lt. j.g. Ben Hankin, the diving officer assigned to the attack submarine USS Miami (... More
A U.S. sailor assigned to the attack submarine USS
A U.S. sailor assigned to the attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) is welcomed home in Groton, Conn., April 3, 2014, after the vessel returned from a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communic... More
U.S. Navy Capt. L. Bryant Fuller III, the commander
U.S. Navy Capt. L. Bryant Fuller III, the commander of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, speaks April 6, 2013, in Portsmouth, N.H., at a memorial service to honor the 129 crew members who died on the attack submar... More
The attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) transits
The attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) transits the Thames River as it returns to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., May 31, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st ... More
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) are reunited with families upon returning to Groton, Conn., July 22, 2013, following a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photograph by Mass... More
Sailors aboard Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS
Sailors aboard Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) take on lines from the pier, signifying their official return to Naval Submarine Base New London following a regularly-scheduled, six-... More
Cmdr. Michael P. Ward II departs the brow after relieving
Cmdr. Michael P. Ward II departs the brow after relieving Cmdr. Michael K. Savageaux as commanding officer, USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720). Savageaux will take charge as the director of training at Naval Submarine Sc... More
U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Dustin
U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Dustin Oslund, middle ground, left, assigned to the attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752), and Lt. j.g. Ben Hankin, the diving officer assigned to the attack submar... More
Blake Billings, at the piano, performs "In Memory of
Blake Billings, at the piano, performs "In Memory of You" April 6, 2013, in Portsmouth, N.H., at a memorial service to honor the 129 crew members who died on the attack submarine USS Thresher (SSN 593) in 1963.... More
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Hartford
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) along with Rear Adm. Ken Perry, the Commander of Submarine Group Two, engage in a sailing opportunity aboard Stars and Stripes I provided by ... More
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) are reunited with families upon returning to Groton, Conn., July 22, 2013, following a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photograph by Mass... More
USS Miami (SSN 755) commanding officer, Cmdr. Rolf
USS Miami (SSN 755) commanding officer, Cmdr. Rolf Spelker, receives word from his executive officer that the crew is ready for decommissioning during a time-honored ceremony at the auditorium of Portsmouth Nav... More
U.S. Navy Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Myles Barlow,
U.S. Navy Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Myles Barlow, assigned to the attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752), looks at the pile of discarded materials on the pier at Star Island, N.H., Sept. 15, 2012. Sailors a... More
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael J. Connor, the commander
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael J. Connor, the commander of Submarine Forces, speaks April 6, 2013, in Portsmouth, N.H., at a memorial service to honor the 129 crew members who died on the attack submarine USS Thre... More
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS New
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) engage in a sailing opportunity aboard Stars and Stripes II provided by Pilot's Point Sailing School in Westbrook, Conn., July 11, 2013.... More
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) are reunited with families upon returning to Groton, Conn., July 22, 2013, following a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photograph by Mass... More
U.S. sailors assigned to attack submarine USS Toledo
U.S. sailors assigned to attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) heave around the first mooring line as their ship is held in position by two supporting tugboats in Groton, Conn., Oct. 12, 2012. Toledo returned f... More
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS New
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) engage in a sailing opportunity aboard Stars and Stripes II provided by Pilot's Point Sailing School in Westbrook, Conn., July 11, 2013.... More
U.S. sailors assigned to attack submarine USS Toledo
U.S. sailors assigned to attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) heave around the first mooring lines as their ship is held in position by two supporting tugboats in Groton, Conn., Oct. 12, 2012. Toledo returned ... More
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Hartford
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768), the attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), and along with Rear Adm. Ken Perry, the Commander of Submarine Group 2, engage in a sailin... More
The wife and children of U.S. Navy Chief Machinist's
The wife and children of U.S. Navy Chief Machinist's Mate Robert Ekwall, assigned to attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769), are interviewed by the media prior to him meeting his son for the first time in Groton... More
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Hartford
U.S. sailors assigned to the attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768), the attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), and along with Rear Adm. Ken Perry, the Commander of Submarine Group 2, engage in a sailin... More
U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Matthew Anderson,
U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Matthew Anderson, right foreground, assigned to attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769), embraces his fiancee, Hallie Kay, during the official first kiss while other crew memb... More
U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Matthew Anderson,
U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Matthew Anderson, center right, a crew member with attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769), hugs his fiancee during a homecoming celebration in Groton, Conn., Oct. 12, 2012. T... More
U.S. Navy Cmdr. James A. Belz, behind lectern right,
U.S. Navy Cmdr. James A. Belz, behind lectern right, gives his remarks before he is relieved by Cmdr. David P. Lammers as commanding officer of the attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) in the auditorium at Por... More
U.S. Navy Chief Electronics Technician Navigation Daryl
U.S. Navy Chief Electronics Technician Navigation Daryl Escano, a crew member with attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769), holds his son during a homecoming celebration in Groton, Conn., Oct. 12, 2012. Toledo re... More
U.S. Navy Master Chief Machinist's Mate Edward Rathgeber,
U.S. Navy Master Chief Machinist's Mate Edward Rathgeber, the chief of the boat of attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769), embraces his wife during a homecoming celebration in Groton, Conn., Oct. 12, 2012. Toled... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Fanning, center, the executive
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Fanning, center, the executive officer of attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769), hugs his daughters at his ship's homecoming celebration in Groton, Conn., Oct. 12, 2012. Toledo retur... More
U.S. sailors assigned to attack submarine USS Toledo
U.S. sailors assigned to attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769), embrace their loved ones at the ship's homecoming celebration in Groton, Conn., Oct. 12, 2012. Toledo returned from a nearly seven-month deploymen... More
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Sam Geiger, right, the commanding officer
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Sam Geiger, right, the commanding officer of attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769), kisses his wife as he hugs his daughters in Groton, Conn., Oct. 12, 2012. Toledo returned from a nearly seven-... More
U.S. Navy Chief Machinist's Mate Robert Ekwall, standing
U.S. Navy Chief Machinist's Mate Robert Ekwall, standing left, assigned to attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769), holds his new son for the first time as he is welcomed home by his wife and other children in Gr... More
Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class attack submarine
Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769), heave around the first mooring line as their boat is held in position by two supporting tugboats. USS Toledo returned from a nearly s... More
USS Alexandria (SSN 757) sailor Machinist's Mate 3rd
USS Alexandria (SSN 757) sailor Machinist's Mate 3rd Class (SS) Mack Easley shares the "first kiss" with his wife Crystal after the Los Angeles Class attack submarine returned to its homeport April 3. Alexandri... More
The attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) departs
The attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) departs Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn., for Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2014, Feb. 28, 2014. ICEX tested submarine operations in the Arctic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mas... More
The attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) departs
The attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) departs Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn., for Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2014, Feb. 28, 2014. ICEX tested submarine operations in the Arctic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mas... More
USS Miami (SSN 755) Chief of the Boat Command Master
USS Miami (SSN 755) Chief of the Boat Command Master Chief (SS) Tyrus Rock passes the word to the officer of the deck that the crew is ready to decommission the ship during a time-honored ceremony at the audito... More
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Bill Moran, standing, the chief
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Bill Moran, standing, the chief of Naval Personnel, talks with Sailors assigned to various commands during a scheduled visit to Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., June 10, 2014. (U.... More