Royal Australian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Adam*, assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792), conducts a stewardship tour aboard Vermont for distinguished guests during the boat’s scheduled Submarine Maintenance Period (SMP) at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, Australia, Nov. 11. This historic SMP marks the first time a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine has undergone a maintenance period in Australia by Australian civilians, demonstrating the progress made in developing Australia’s ability to operate, maintain, and care for conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines. *Per Royal Australian Navy protocols, submariners’ last names are not publicly released. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caledon Rabbipal)
| Date Taken: | 11.11.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.20.2026 12:11 |
| Photo ID: | 9484681 |
| VIRIN: | 251111-N-MW694-1004 |
| Resolution: | 8191x5463 |
| Size: | 13.09 MB |
| Location: | HMAS STERLING, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AU |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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