Vice Adm. Doug Perry, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, center, speaks with Electronics Technician (Navigation) 3rd Class Nic Winkelried, right, and Lt. Berl McLaurin during a visit aboard the Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790), July 20, 2026, in Groton, Conn. Perry visited South Dakota to congratulate the crew for its achievements during a recent 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: | 07.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.20.2026 18:17 |
| Photo ID: | 9821134 |
| VIRIN: | 260720-N-ME988-1072 |
| Resolution: | 4441x2961 |
| Size: | 1.86 MB |
| Location: | GROTON, CONNECTICUT, US |
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