From left to right, Cmdr. Matthew Lewis, commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792), Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, Australia’s Chief of Navy, Rear Adm. Richard Seif, director of AUKUS Integration and Acquisition, and other distinguished guests pose for a photo Vermont's brow 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. (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: | 9484716 |
| VIRIN: | 251111-N-MW694-2002 |
| Resolution: | 8191x5463 |
| Size: | 7.08 MB |
| Location: | HMAS STERLING, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AU |
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