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180317-N-LW591-017 GROTON, Conn. (Mar. 17, 2018) Annie Mabus announces "Bring the Ship to Life" spurring its crew members to race across the brow and fall in formation aboard USS Colorado (SSN 788) during the c More

GROTON, Conn. (March 17, 2018) Director, Naval Propulsion Program, Adm. James F. Caldwell, Jr., delivers remarks at the USS Coloado (SSN 788) commissioning ceremony. Colorado is the U.S. Navy's 15th Virginia-cl More

180302-N-LW91-009 GROTON, Conn. (Mar.27, 2018) Navy Diver 3rd Class Thomas Parhiala and Navy Diver 3rd Class John McLeod Class assigned to Naval Submarine Support Facility, standby to conduct pre-dive checks pr More

180411-N-LW591-003 GROTON, Conn. (April 11, 2018) Crew members assigned to the Virginia-class, fast-attack submarines, USS North Dakota (SSN 784) and USS Virginia (SSN 774), form up in the shape of a teal-color More

180411-N-LW591-004 GROTON, Conn. (April 11, 2018) Crew members assigned to the Virginia-class, fast-attack submarines, USS North Dakota (SSN 784) and USS Virginia (SSN 774), form up in the shape of a teal-color More

(180414-N-LW591-035 GROTON, Conn. (April 14, 2018) Line handlers Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Katrina Hunt and Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Jake Rodriguez both assigned to Ports Operation, Groton, help to get The R More

180420-N-LW591-007 GROTON, Conn. (Apr. 20, 2018) Grand Island, New York native, Cmdr. Thomas Flaherty is rung ashore for the first time following a change of command ceremony where he assumed command of the Vir More

180427-N-LW591-097 GROTON, Conn. (Apr. 27, 2018) MMNCS (Nuclear/EDMC/Engineering Department) Elton Lee pose for a family photo with his daughters during a homecoming celebration for the Los Angeles-class fast a More

180427-N-LW591-073 GROTON, Conn. (Apr. 27, 2018) Sonar Technician (Submarine) 3rd ClassTyler Hibbard greets his wife Brianna Hibbard and son Ellis Hibbard with the traditional first kiss during a homecoming cel More

180503-N-LW591-020 GROTON, Conn. (May. 3, 2018) The official party salutes the colors during the change of command ceremony for Commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 12 onboard the Los Angeles-class, nuclea More

180524-N-LW591-0017 GROTON, Conn. (May. 24, 2018) The official party salutes the National Ensign during the change of command ceremony for Undersea Warfighting Development Center (UWDC) aboard the Los Angeles-c More

GROTON, Conn. (June. 13, 2018) Electronics Technician Communication Submarine 1st Class James Smith feeds paper documents into a shredder during Naval Submarine Support Center, New London’s industrial health in More

GROTON, Conn. (Jun. 19, 2018) Chief Electronics Technician (Submarine – Navigation) Michael Covington, assigned to the Los Angeles class, fast-attack submarine, USS Hartford (SSN 768), Presents a ship’s coin to More

GROTON, Conn. (June 20, 2018) Vice Adm. Joseph E. Tofalo, commander, Submarine Forces, addresses members of the Groton-area submarine community during one of several all-hands calls held on Wednesday, Jun. 20, More

180713-N-LW591-004 GROTON, Conn. (July 13, 2018) Commander, Submarine Squadron Four, Capt. Brain Sittlow pins the command at Sea pin on Cmdr. Thomas Niebel during a charge of command ceremony held on Friday, Ju More

180718-N-LW591-038 GROTON, Conn. (July 17, 2018) Machinists Mate (non-nuclear, submarine weapons) 3rd Class Joel Rumsey explains torpedo operations to Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Adm. Christopher Grad More

180720-N-XX082-0005 GROTON, Conn. (July 20, 2018) Eleven information systems technicians (submarines) graduated from the 16-week System Administration Course at Information Warfare Training Site (IWTS) Groton. More

A change of command was held for Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory on Monday, August 06, 2018 at Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN 571) in Groton, CT. Captain Frederick Yeo was relieved by Captain Kim Lefe More

180823-N-XX082-0003 GROTON, Conn. (August 23, 2018) Electronic Technician (Submarine Communications) 2nd Class David Cheney, a native from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, currently serves as an instructor at Informati More

GROTON, Conn. (Sep. 21, 2018) Sailors greet loved ones at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., during the return of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS California (SSN 781). California was More

GROTON, Conn. (Sep. 21, 2018) Sailors stand topside aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS California (SSN 781), as their friends and families await their arrival at Naval Submarine Base New London More

GROTON, Conn. (Sep. 21, 2018) Sailors greet loved ones at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., during the return of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS California (SSN 781). California was More

180921-N-LW591-000 GROTON, Conn. (Sep. 21, 2018) Line handlers moor the Virginia-class, nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine, USS California (SSN 781), to the pier upon the ships return home to Submarine Base More

HARTFORD, Conn. (Sep. 27, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN-783) discuss medical techniques with Shelby Geeco, instructor at Hartford Hospital, Center for Edu More

Conn. (Sept. 27, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN-783) discuss catheter insertion techniques with Becky Gleason, instructor at Hartford Hospital, Center for More

GROTON, Conn. (Sep. 27, 2018) Gold Star families look on as America's fallen are honored in a ceremony held aboard the historic ship Nautilus (SSN 571) in Groton, Conn. The "Bells Across America" ceremony is ho More

181019-N-LW591-004 GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 19, 2018) Vice Adm. Charles "Chas" Richard, Commander, Submarine Forces, addresses members of the Groton-area submarine community during one of several all hands calls hel More

181020-N-LW591-075 Groton, Conn. (Oct. 20, 2018) Vice Adm. Charles "Chas" Richard, Commander, Submarine Forces, delivers his remarks as guest speaker during the christening ceremony for the Virginia-class fast- More

181020-N-LW591-022 Groton, Conn. (Oct. 20, 2018) Vice. Adm. Charles "Chas" Richard, Commander, Submarine Forces, congratulates Cmdr. Matthew Fanning, commanding officer of the Los-Angeles class fast-attack sub More

182010-N-ME396-286 GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 20, 2018) – Gerard Butler and Donovan Marsh, star and director of the film “Hunter Killer,” greet Sailors at Cross Hall Galley before a special advance screening of the mo More

181026-N-LW591-041 GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 26, 2018) The official party salutes the National Ensign during the change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN-769) at the More

GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 29, 2018) The Virginia-class, fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) transits the Thames River as it arrives at her new homeport of Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticu More

GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 29, 2018) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) transits the Thames River as it arrives at its new homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut More

GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 29, 2018) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) transits the Thames River as it arrives at its new homeport of Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Oct. More

181102-N-LW591-005 GROTON, Conn. (Nov. 2, 2018) Ohio native Capt. Ronald Withrow, outgoing commanding officer of the Virginia-class, fast-attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit South Dakota (SSN-790), (right) More

181106-N-ME396-012 GROTON, Conn. (Nov. 6, 2018) - Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) 2nd Class Alex Dorr operates the Multipurpose Reconfigurable Training System 3D (MRTS 3D) at Naval Submarine School. MRTS 3D is an More

181109-LW591-001 GROTON, Conn. (Nov 9, 2018) The Future littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) transits the Thames River as it arrives at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, Nov. 9, 20 More

Rear Adm. Butch Dollaga, commander of Undersea Warfighting Development Center (UWDC), left, and Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) pose for a photog More

181114-N-ME396-018 GROTON, Conn. (Nov. 14, 2018) - Vice Adm. Charles A. Richard, commander, Naval Submarine Forces, examines computer parts with Naval Submarine School (SUBSCOL) students during a tour of the SU More

181121-N-LW591-005 Groton, Conn. (Nov. 21, 2018) Connecticut’s Governor, Dannel Malloy, and crew members of the Los Angeles-class, nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine, USS Hartford (SSN 768) transits the Tha More

181128-N-LW591-004 Groton, Conn. (Nov. 28, 2018) Navy Counselor 1st Class Erica Ward, assigned to Naval Submarine Support Center New London, gives training to career counselors assigned to the Groton-area subma More

181128-ME396-029 GROTON, Conn. (Nov. 28, 2018) - Culinary Specialist (Submarine) 3rd Class Jaron Saunders tallies inventory during galley watch captain training held at Cross Hall Galley onboard Naval Submarine More

181207-N-LW591-002 GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 07, 2018) Lt. Billy Meeks, joined by fellow firefighters assigned to New York City Fire Department’s (FDNY) Engine Company 91, presents a plaque he created containing a cr More

181215-N-ME396-164 WATERFORD, Conn. (Dec. 15, 2018) – The official party stands as taps is played in honor of America’s fallen service men and women during Wreaths Across America hosted at Waterford’s Jordan Ce More

181228-N-ME396-047 GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 28, 2018) – Chef Kristopher “Plum” Plummer shows Culinary Specialist (Submarine) 1st Class Aaron Fierros how to make Alabama-style barbeque sauce while visiting Cross Hall More

190109-N-ME396-008 GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 7, 2019) - Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Seth Fairfax poses for a photo in the repair bay of Port Operations onboard Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London. (U.S. Navy ph More

190111-N-ME396-004 GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 11, 2019) - Andy Shetland, Installation Energy Manager of Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London, judges artwork made by children about energy conservation during an ope More

190115-N-ME396-025 GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 15, 2019) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Ashley Haye receives Jan. 2019's Service Person of the Month (SPOM) award from Angie Clay and Dara Wicken, members of the Eastern Connec More

190117-N-ME396-012 GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 17, 2019) Retired Army Staff Sgt. Marvin Curland recounts stories of his days working with Admiral Hyman G. Rickover during a luncheon at Groton Regency Center. Naval Sub More

190118-N-ME396-029 GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 18, 2019) Electronics Technician 2nd Class France Duval receives her Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist (EXW) pin in the boat bay of Coastal Riverine Squadron 8’s H More

190129-N-ME396-004 GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 29, 2019) Domenic Venditti poses for a photo in his office onboard Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London. Venditti has worked on the base for 45 years and currently ser More

190129-N-XX082-0003 GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 29, 2019) Information Systems Technician (Submarines) (ITS) 1st Class Michael Phillips, a native of Joplin, Missouri, currently serves as an instructor at Information War More

190131-N-LW591-002 GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 31, 2019) The Virginia-class, nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine, USS North Dakota (SSN 784), transit the Thames River as they pull into their homeport on Naval Submar More

190131-N-LW591-030 GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 31, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class, nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine, USS North Dakota (SSN 784), stand topside as they pull into their homeport on Nav More

GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 31, 2019) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Dakota (SSN 784) transits the Thames River as it pulls into homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. North Dakota More

190131-N-ME396-041 GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 31, 2019) Covered in ice on a freezing afternoon, USS North Dakota (SSN 784) returns from deployment to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London. The Virgi More

GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 31, 2019) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Dakota (SSN 784) transits the Thames River as it pulls into homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. North More

GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 31, 2019) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Dakota (SSN 784) pulls alongside a tug to conduct a pilot transfer while returning to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London More

GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 31, 2019) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Dakota (SSN 784) returns from deployment to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. The submarine retu More

190201-N-ME396-006 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 1, 2019) Capt. Todd Moore, out-going commanding officer, USS Montpelier (SSN 765), salutes the side boys during the arrival of the official party to the change of command More

190202-N-LW591-038 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 2, 2019) - Cmdr. Craig Litty, commanding officer of USS South Dakota (SSN 790), offers remarks at the commissioning ceremony of USS South Dakota on Naval Submarine Base Ne More

190202-N-LW591-008 GROTON, Conn., (Feb. 2, 2019) Sailors stand in formation during the commissioning ceremony of USS South Dakota (SSN 790). South Dakota is the U.S. Navy’s 17th Virginia-class, fast-attack subm More

190202-N-ME396-008 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 2, 2019) - The crew stands ready to assume the duty aboard USS South Dakota (SSN 790) on Naval Submarine Base New London, Feb. 2. USS South Dakota is the U.S. Navy’s 17th More

GROTON, Conn., (Feb. 2, 2019) The color guard parades the ensign as members of the official party of salute during the commissioning ceremony for USS South Dakota (SSN 790). South Dakota is the U.S. Navy’s 17th More

ZAGAN, Poland (Feb. 3, 2019) – U.S. service members supporting the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, watch as the New England Patriots face off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 5 More

190206-N-ME396-002 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 6, 2019) Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London security forces prepare for a harbor patrol and defense drill in support of Exercise Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain 2019 (C More

190207-N-ME396-017 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 7, 2019) Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London Commanding Officer Capt. Paul Whitescarver speaks to guests during the National Prayer Breakfast held onboard SUBASE at C More

190208-N-ME396-111 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 8, 2019) Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London security forces conduct an active shooter drill in support of Exercise Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain 2019 (CS/SC19). CS/SC More

Cmdr. Chas Phillips official photo.

190222-N-ME396-001 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 22, 2019) Members of the Nautilus Chapter of the Association of the United States Navy and the Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor Foundation pose for a group photo following a lu More

190225-N-LW591-002 GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 25, 2019) The Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) returned to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London on Monday, Feb. 25, after the s More

190301-N-ME396-016 GROTON, Conn. (Mar. 1, 2019) Seaman Walter Richard Nogra, a Naval Submarine School student, shakes hands with Naval Submarine Base New London Command Master Chief Raj Sodhi upon winning the g More

190311-N-ME396-003 GROTON, Conn. (March 11, 2019) Surrounded by souvenirs from his past travels and commands, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Terry Robinson III poses for a photo at his desk at the Naval Branch Hea More

190315-N-LW591-003 GROTON, Conn. (Mar. 15, 2019) The Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719), returned to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London on Friday, Mar. 15, after the More

190322-N-ME396-042 GROTON, Conn. (March 22, 2019) Members and leadership of Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London’s unaccompanied housing Tiger Team pose for a photo in a newly-renovated room in Scorpion Hal More

190325-N-ME396-059 GROTON, Conn. (March 25, 2019) Machinist’s Mate (Auxiliary) Fireman Apprentice Jovani Sandoval spreads floor glue to seal a carpet square to the floor of a barracks room in Scorpion Hall onbo More

190402-N-ME396-005 GROTON, Conn. (April 2, 2019) - Lt. Cmdr. Christian Beisel, executive officer, Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London, reads a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) proclama More

190405-N-ME396-003 GROTON, Conn. (April 5, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson speaks with Commander, Undersea Warfighting Development Center Rear Adm. Leonard “Butch” Dollaga and Lt. Jordan Kr More

GROTON, Conn. (Apr. 15, 2019) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS John Warner (SSN 785) arrives at Naval Submarine Base New London, in Groton, Connecticut to complete routine maintenance and training. (U.S. More

GROTON, Conn. (Apr. 15, 2019) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS John Warner (SSN 785) arrives at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut to complete routine maintenance and training. (U.S. More

190415-N-LW591-083 GROTON, Conn. (April 15, 2019) Virginia-class attack submarine (SSN 785) arrives at Naval Submarine Base New London, in Groton, Connecticut to complete routine maintenance and training. (U.S More

180416-N-LW591-038 GROTON, Conn. (April.16, 2019) Commodore of Submarine Squadron Twelve, Capt. David Youtt, presents the Battle E Award to Cmdr. Jason Grizzle, Commanding Officer of USS Providence (SSN 719), a More

180419-N-LW591-066 GROTON, Conn. (April.16, 2019) The crew of USS Providence (SSN 719) poses for a picture after being presented the Commodore, Submarine Squadron Twelve Battle E Award. Earning the CSS-12 Battl More

190419-N-LW591-081 GROTON, Conn. (April 19, 2019) Cmdr. Jason Grizzle (middle), the outgoing commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719), is relieved by Cmdr. Mic More

190419-N-LW591-111 GROTON, Conn. (April 19, 2019) Cmdr. Micheal Mclaine, the outgoing commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719), is rung ashore for the last tim More

190419-N-LW591-062 GROTON, Conn. (April 19, 2019) Cmdr. Jason Grizzle, the outgoing commanding officer of USS Providence (SSN 719) speaks to crew for the last time during a change of command ceremony where he w More

190422-N-ME396-084 GROTON, Conn. (April 22, 2019) Information Systems Technician (Submarine) Seaman Apprentices Makaila Axenroth and Trisha Rettinger shovel mulch at Noank Community Garden. Sailors from Naval S More

190502-N-N0443-0001 GROTON, Conn. (May 2, 2019) Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, right, discusses Navy Military Training (NMT) training with the leadership team at the Subm More

190503-N-ME396-010 GROTON, Conn. (May 3, 2019) Capt. Todd Moore arrives as part of the official party to Dealey Theater onboard Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London during the base’s 51st change of command More

GROTON, Conn. - (May 23, 2019) Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) Class USS Pollack (SS 603) gather for a group photo after a graduation ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London. BESS is a six-week intr More

190605-N-ME396-031 GROTON, Conn. (June 5, 2019) Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN 571) Officer-in-Charge Lt. Cmdr. Brad Boyd speaks at a ceremony to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Midway and the 75 More

190608-N-SI684-001 CHICAGO (Jun. 8, 2019) Cmdr. Thomas J. Niebel, Commanding Officer, Pre-Commissioning Unit USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795), congratulates a cadet as she walks across the stage after receiving More

190612-N-LW591-006 GROTON, Conn. (June. 12, 2019) Navy Diver 2nd Class Thomas Parhiala, assigned to Naval Submarine Support Facility New London, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his actions after More

190620-N-XX082-0004 GROTON, Conn. (June 20, 2019) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Ryan Andrews, a 2006 Noble High School graduate and a native of North Berwick, Maine, currently serves as an instructor More

GROTON, Conn. (July 25, 2019) – Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) Class USS Jack (SSN 605) gather for a group photo after a graduation ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London. BESS is an eight-week in More

190702-N-LW591-003 GROTON, Conn. (July 2, 2019) British Foreign Exchange Officer Lt. Stephen Cox, assigned to Virginia-class fast attack submarine, USS Colorado (SSN 788), is pinned with his submarine qualific More

GROTON, Conn. (July 11, 2019) – Command Master Chief Eric Murphy, Naval Submarine School, left, standing at attention, orders Sailors to recite the Sailor's Creed during General Military Training (GMT) at Naval More

GROTON, Conn. (August 2, 2019) – Navy Diver Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Richardson, left, instructor, demonstrates use of survival equipment to counselors and students with Starship Poseidon STEM (science, t More

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) arrives at Naval Submarine Base, New London in Groton, Connecticut, July 17, 2019. The second ship to be named in honor of the capital city of More

Capt. Brian Sittlow receives a Legion of Merit award from Vice Adm. Charles "Chas" Richard, commander of Submarine Forces, during the Submarine Squadron 4 change of command ceremony held at Naval Submarine Base More