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Chief Electronics Technician (Navigation) Michael Bradner, assigned to the Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790), embraces his family on the pier as South Dakota returns to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Feb. 20, 2026, following a six-month deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. South Dakota and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4, whose primary mission is to provide 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: | 02.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.20.2026 17:51 |
| Photo ID: | 9529998 |
| VIRIN: | 260220-N-ME988-1405 |
| Resolution: | 2253x3379 |
| Size: | 1.21 MB |
| Location: | GROTON, CONNECTICUT, US |
| Web Views: | 9 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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South Dakota returns home from deployment
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