Sailors aboard the Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) stand-by as they wait to reunite with family and friends during a homecoming celebration as California returns to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Dec. 19, 2025, following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. California and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 12, whose primary mission is to provide fast-attack submarines that are ready, prepared, and committed 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 Darren M. Moore)
| Date Taken: | 12.19.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.19.2025 17:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9455214 |
| VIRIN: | 251219-N-ME988-1059 |
| Resolution: | 5184x3456 |
| Size: | 1.76 MB |
| Location: | GROTON, CONNECTICUT, US |
| Web Views: | 26 |
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